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Switch is thus named for a number of reasons: the alternating stitch patterns that “switch” between the body of the shawl and the border; the “switching” between the right side and wrong side of the fabric as the shawl is reversible; and lastly, the ability to “switch” to different yarn weights. The shawl is versatile and can be easily knit up in worsted, dk or fingering weight yarn and can be shortened or lengthened depending upon your preference. Regardless of what is chosen, the resulting product is a cozy, enveloping shawl; perfect for a cool, summer’s night and snuggly enough for a cold, winter’s day.

Finished Sizes
The blue version measures 25” deep by 108” along neckline.
The brown version measures 17” by 70” along neckline.

Gauge
18 sts by 48 rows = 4” in Garter Stitch on US 7 or US 8 needle, depending upon yarn used

This shawl can be knit up in a variety of yarn weights and sizes. Instructions for easily altering the shawl size are included in the pattern. Please check out all the beautiful yarns by Magpie Fibers here and a list of all retail shops that carry their yarn here.

Yarn
Blue version shown in four skeins of Magpie Fibers Solstice in In the Navy.
Brown version shown in two skeins of Magpie Fibers Swanky DK in Harpoon.

Equivalent yarn:
Blue shawl - 1600 yards equivalent lighter DK weight yarn

Brown shawl - 500 yards equivalent DK weight yarn

Materials
Blue shawl:
One US 8 (5.00 mm) 32-inch circular needle

Brown shawl:
One US 7 (4.5 mm) 32-inch circular needle

Tapestry needle