Indiana Sunset

There’s something magical about the moment when the sun dips down below the horizon. The beams of sunlight are scattered across the atmosphere, resulting in a multitude of colors. This shawl encapsulates the wonder of that moment. Slipped stitch ‘beams’ radiate from the center outward, worked in a long-running gradient that shifts hues as the shawl expands. A solid contrast color creates additional beams and highlights the drama within the complex color changes. While this shawl may look complicated, shawl knitters may find it as relaxing as watching an Indiana Sunset.

SIZES 
One size 
Wingspan: 58” / 147cm 
Depth: 20.25” / 51.5cm at center spine

YARN 
Fiber Optic Yarns Kashmir (80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Ultrafine Nylon; 470 yards / 125 grams): 
MC: 1 Unified Gradient in ‘Tangerine to Ultraviolet’ gradient OR 470yds / 430m 
CC: 1 skein in ‘Au Natural’ OR 275yds / 251m

NEEDLES 
US 4 (3.5mm), or as required to meet gauge; (optional for BO) one needle that is one size larger

GAUGE 
21 sts and 38 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch after blocking 
(NOTE: Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yardage)

NOTIONS 
34 stitch markers, tapestry needle, (optional for blocking) flexible blocking wires and pins

SKILL LEVEL 
Advanced Beginner