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Mustard Shawl

Job type Test knit
Description

Mustard is a striped, semi-octagonal DK-weight shawl with a knit-on lace border. The shape allows the shawl to sit across the shoulders with ease and can be styled in a variety of ways. The weight of the wool makes it a warm cozy wear perfect for a functional Fall or Winter accessory. 


Tech edited This pattern has been tech edited.
Difficulty Moderate
Due date 2025-03-25   This is a flexible deadline!
Craft Knitting
Test secrecy Teasable
Advertiser Wolf & Faun Knits
Spots available
Sizes required
Finished measurements

Width 164 cm / length 60 cm (see diagram in pattern for clarification)

Gauge (blocked, stockinette): 17 sts x 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm
Charted or written pattern Both
Skills required

Stockinette stitch, garter stitch, increases (M1L, M1R, yo)  decreases (k2tog, p2tog, slipped stitches), knit-on lace border. 

Construction type Top down, seamless
Required or recommended yarn DK-weight yarn though worsted weight or sport weight could work (yardage requirements will change)
Yardage MC 158 g / 356 m / 389 yards and CC 152g / 342 m / 374 yards
Tools required

4.5 mm / size US 7 80 cm/ 32" circular needles and optional 4.5 mm / size US 7 DPNs for knit-on lace border. 8 stitch markers, blocking tools, and tapestry needle. 

Ownership of the finished item The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker

1 - Tester to confirm they have received the pattern and check-in regularly (aproximately one a week or so) to report on progress. 

2 - Tester to point out any identified mistakes or issues that require clarity in the pattern. 

3 - If you have a Ravelry account, please link your project to the pattern page on or before the release day. 

4 - Test to answer questions at the end of the test. 

5 - Testers are encouraged to share their progress online / on social media. 

Rewards from the designer

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

Testers to receive a final copy of the pattern and one other Wolf & Faun pattern of their choice, sent to either their Ravelry account or via email. 

Milestones

The designer has created the following milestones, in order to keep track of progress during the test knit. By marking off each milestone as you complete it, you can easily keep the designer up to date with your progress.

2025-01-31: Received pattern
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