Cusp of Spring Shawl Pattern

By Suzanne Strachan

Cusp of Spring is a shawl knitted sideways starting with 3 stitches on one end and gradually increasing at different rates to create its triangular shape. The garter stitch background is interrupted by sections of colourwork using mosaic technique with a twist.

The name Cusp of Spring reflects the design motif of leaves budding in the Spring time.

Yarn
DK weight yarn
A) Main Colour (335m/366yds)
B) Contrasting colour 1 (200m//219yds)
C) Contrasting colour 2 (230m/252yds)
D) Contrasting colour 3 (230m/252yds).

Needles
4 mm/US 6 Circular needle 80cm or longer
4.5 mm/US 7 Circular needle 80cm or longer

Material
Tapestry Needle. Optional stitch markers.

Skill Level
Intermediate, or adventurous beginner

Size
Approx 185cm/73” wingspan, 68cm/27” depth.

Tension
21 sts x 40 rows in 10cm/4” square over garter stitch using 4mm/US6 needle.