Full Fade Hap by Susanne Visch

Full Fade Hap by LaVisch Designs. Worked in this lovely fade yarn, hand-dyed by AG2N Hand Dyed Yarns, the Full Fade Hap makes for a wonderful, cozy shawl, which is perfect to wrap up in on a chilly day. This shawl is made in the tradition of the shawls from the Shetland Isles, making for a very interesting construction. Full Fade Hap is started at one corner of the center square and increased until big enough, then decreased. Stitches are picked up along the edges, and the stunning border is worked outwards. Each color band in its own lace patterning. The shawl is finished with a gorgeous edging that is knitted on sideways and attached to the live stitches of the border as it is being worked. Interested in the smaller, triangular version of this pattern? Take a look at the Half Fade Hap!

Gauge: 12.7 stitches and 25 rows = 10 cm over center section

Finished Measurements: 146 cm (57 ½ inches) square, measured after blocking

Materials Used:  Fingering (75% Merino, 25% Nylon; 422 m (462 yds) / 100 g) in the following colors and amounts:

C1: 211 m (231 yds) / 50 g in “Fade 1”
C2: 211 m (231 yds) / 50 g in “Fade 2”
C3: 211 m (231 yds) / 50 g in “Fade 3”
C4: 211 m (231 yds) / 50 g in “Fade 4”
C5: 211 m (231 yds) / 50 g in “Fade 5”
C6: 422 m (462 yds) / 100 g in “Fade 6”
*Note: Substitute wool fingering weight yarn of comparable thickness, in a fade sequence for a similar result, or with 1477 m (1617 yds) / 350 g yarn in a single color
Needle Size: 4 mm (US Size 6) 80 cm (32 inches) or longer circular needle; Extra needle in size 4 mm (US Size 6) for the applied edging and grafting

Pattern Includes: Written instructions

Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced