Scrappy Stashbuster Shawl
Scrappy Stashbuster Shawl
Scrappy Stashbuster is a generously sized triangle shawl worked from one end point to the other. Beginning with a handful of stitches, this shawl takes shape by increasing along one edge (to the center) during Part I, then decreasing along one edge during Part II.
Scrappy Stashbuster is worked holding two strands of fingering weight yarn together, throughout, for a playful marl of colors and melding of texture. Part I of this design features varied sections of Garter & Stockinette Stitch, with intermittent accents of a Lateral Braid – worked on both the RS and the WS. Part II of this design features “stripes” of Modified Garter Stitch, transitioning through colors.
The sample reflects a combination of six total colors. As this is intended to be a fun stash-buster knit, feel free to use more than six colors if desired! For yarn selection planning purposes, a color pairing sequence schematic is included in the pattern.
Scrappy Stashbuster Shawl is reversible and can be worn with either / both sides facing out!
This is an advanced-beginner level pattern.
Size (when oriented sideways for wearing)
82” / 205 cm wingspan x 28” / 70 cm center drop, post blocking.
Materials / Suggested Yarn
Fingering weight yarn, in six or more colors, to be held double throughout. As this is a stash-buster knit, feel free to use more than six colors if desired. Yardages listed reflect the yarn specifications of the blends used in the sample for each color. These numbers are estimates and may differ slightly depending on what type of fingering weight yarn you choose to use.
Suggested Yarn (types) as per the sample:
Color 1: 315 yards / 288 meters - Merino (slub) 90% SW Merino / 10% Nylon, 437 yards / 400 meters per 100 grams
Color 2: 290 yards / 265 meters - Mohair Single 56% SW Merino / 44% Kid Mohair
437 yards / 400 meters per 100 grams
Color 3: 240 yards / 219 meters - Sparkle Sock 70% Merino / 25% Nylon / 5% Stellina, 463 yards / 423 meters per 100 grams
Color 4: 435 yards / 398 meters - Merino Sock 75% SW Merino / 25% Nylon 465 yards / 425 meters per 100 grams
Color 5: 220 yards / 201 meters Merino Sock 75% SW Merino / 25% Nylon 465 yards / 425 meters per 100 grams
Color 6: 125 yards / 114 meters Sparkle Sock 70% Merino / 25% Nylon / 5% Stellina, 463 yards / 423 meters per 100 grams
Gauge Information
Stockinette Stitch: 17 sts / 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm worked on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles after blocking.
Suggested Needles & Notions
Needle size listed is a suggestion; use a size that will result in correct gauge after blocking.
• US 9 / 5.5 mm, 40” / 100 cm circular needle
• Removeable marker to denote RS of work
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Blocking mat & pins
Special Techniques
Lateral Braid (flat)
Yarns used in sample:
C1: Wol met Verve - Merino Pebbles (slub)
C2: SBY - Mohair Single
C3: Wobble Gobble - Sparkle Sock
C4: La Bien Aimee - Merino Super Sock
C5: Primrose Yarn - Sock
C6: Plies & Hellhounds - Stellina Sock
Note: * In purchasing this product you will receive a digital download PDF of the pattern for the item pictured, not an actual finished item. *