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Skill level: Beginner

Ready for the end of knitted wrap wardrobe malfunctions? The Skein Attraction shawl was made to stay comfortably on the shoulders with its ingenious 4-sided shape. Wear it with the center point in the back, front, or over one shoulder to create a new look each time!

The elongated stitch pattern stripes across the body of this comfortable wrap and really shows off the stunning yarns you choose. Our sample shows three colors, but the wrap looks phenomenal in any number of colors and color placement.

I owned a yarn shop called The Skein Attraction from 2005-2011 and this shop design (by my sister and me!) was immensely popular there. I decided to add it to my self-published repertoire and can’t wait to see what yarns and colors you knit it in!

Construction Details
The Skein Attraction is worked seamlessly from the top edge of the shawl towards the bottom edge, using strategically placed increase lines to create the four sides that sit comfortably on the shoulders. After knitting the body, stitches are picked up to work the front borders. There are linked tutorial videos for the stitches involved in this piece.

Skills Required

• Crochet Cast On
• Elastic Bind Off
• Knit
• Working Elongated Stitches
• Increasing (m1l/m1r)
• Picking up stitches for the front edgings
• Weaving in ends

Sizes: One size.

Finished measurements: 28”/71 cm span across the top, 102”/260 cm span across the bottom edges, & 16”/40 cm depth, measured straight down, when laid flat.

Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm, blocked, in Elongated Garter Stitch pattern using size needle to obtain gauge.

Needles: US 8 (5 mm) 24”/60 cm and 40”/100 cm circular needle or size needed for gauge. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Yarn: 900 yards of fingering weight (CYCA #1) yarn.

Sample made with three colors of Zen Yarn Garden “Serenity 20” (70% superfine superwash merino, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon, 400 yds/100 g) 1 skein each in Alabaster, Orange Splatter, and Bumble Bee.

Other Materials: 6 stitch markers, tapestry needle.