Brahmin Moth Shawl Pattern

Pattern Info

Worked as a series of large mitered squares nested on a slip-stitch edge, on small (3.25mm) needles this creates a tight, angled scarf. On larger (3.75mm) needles it can be a lovely draping shawl.
Finished Measurements
76”/193cm wide x 10”/25.5cm deep
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Fiber: ModeKnit Yarn, ModeWerk Fingering,
(400 yds /352m  3.5oz /100gr) per skein

Yarn A – Red Wedding
Yarn B – A Study in Pink
Yarn C – Dakota Prairie

Needle: 3 US/3.25mm 40” Circular or 5 US/3.75mm 40” Circular
Gauge: 24sts x 48 rows = 4”/10cm in Garter St using needle size 3
Notions: Waste yarn for catching edge sts (optional)
Darning needle, 2 stitch markers.

Special Stitches & Techniques

PU – Pick up stitch
Using the needle only, with no yarn source, pick up a loop from the existing fabric to create a stitch on the needle.
Sl 1 – Slip One
Yarn to WS of work. Insert RH needle purlwise into st and slip off of LH needle.
VDD – Vertical Double Decrease
Sl 2 sts as if to work k2 tog-R, k1, pass slipped sts over knit st (decrease of 2 sts)
VQD – Vertical Quad Decrease
Sl 3 sts as if to work k3 tog-R, k2-tog-L, pass slipped sts over knit st (decrease of 4 sts)
W&T – Wrap & Turn
Slip next st to RH needle, wrap yarn around the base of stitch, and return to LH needle.  Turn work and work back in the opposite direction from the previous row.