Sugar Rush

About This Pattern

This is a fun pattern that explores colour, texture and negative-space knitting (giant holes!) in a crescent-shaped shawl. 

The pattern has been written and structured in a way that supports all levels of knitting experience. This includes:

* A very clear, tabular layout. * Detailed stitch counts for all row repeats.  * Video support for the more complex/uncommon techniques. * Photo-tutorial on how to block the finished shawl to achieve the crescent shape. * A simplified approach to the 2 colour Brioche technique by only using traditional knitting terms. There are no Barks or Burps in this pattern - only K2togs and P2togs! 

Sizing  You have the option of making two sizes: large or small. Large.This is is my yellow sample, using 4 colours. Its dimensions are 225cm (L) x 58cm (D). Small. This is my green sample, using 3 colours. Its dimensions are 183cm (L) x 45cm (D).

Needles * 3.75mm 100cm circular needles.  * I highly recommend using sharp-tipped needles as these will make knitting the “giant holes” easier. I used ChiaoGoo red lace needles.

Yarn

* Hedgehog Fibres Sock 100g/400m 90% Merino Wool, 10% Nylon

* Hedgehog Fibres Alpaca Boucle 100g/620m 66% Alpaca, 34% Silk

Large Size (Yellow) Colour A - UFO (Sock) *96g/384m used* Colour B - Hush (Alpaca Boucle) *30g/186m used* Colour C - Sugar (Sock) *75g/300m used* Colour D - Silence (Sock) *45g/180m used*

Small Size (Green) Colour A - Puffball (Sock) *60g/240m used* Colour B - Envy (Alpaca Boucle) *22g/137m used* Colour C - Fly (Sock) *51g/204m used*

Note: I love using Alpaca Boucle because of the dense fuzzy fabric it creates, but it can be a tricky fibre to work with. I find it almost impossible to rip back on a large scale if you make a mistake. Consider using Kidsilk Mohair or replacing a fuzzy yarn with another skein of sock if you are new to knitting or not confident in using the boucle.

Blocked Gauge * 22 stitches and 22 rows* over 4”/10cm in Brioche.  * To achieve row gauge, I’ve looked at the column of knit stitches and applied the rule 1 stitch = 1 row. You should have 12 knit stitches in total and they should measure approx 2"/5cm. 

Other Materials * Tapestry needle to weave in ends. * Stitch markers (optional).