Slow Curves is a crescent shawl design that alternates wedges of solid colors with wedges of ‘faded’ or mixed yarns. With the use of short rows, these sections create curves that move like a pendulum. On one side of the shawl you will see 4 definite solid sections and on the other side you will see them all blended together. 
The result is this beautiful, big, optically intriguing shawl.
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 
92” (230 cm) wide x 20” (50 cm) deep
MATERIALS 
Fingering weight yarn in 4 colors. The yarns and yardage used in the sample are listed below: 
Color 1 (lightest): 110y (100m). Signature Sock by Vivid Yarn Studio(75% Merino/25% Nylon; 100g; 463 yards/423 m) in colorway Stardust. 
Color 2: 280y (255m). Fine Sock by Life in the Long Grass (75% Merino/25% Nylon; 100g; 465 yards/425 m) in colorway Artifact. 
Color 3: 440y (402m). Fine Sock by Life in the Long Grass (75% Merino/25% Nylon; 100g; 465 yards/425 m) in colorway Wild Rosebay. 
Color 4 (darkest): 350y (320m). Signature Sock by Vivid Yarn Studio(75% Merino/25% Nylon; 100g; 463 yards/423 m) in colorway Royal Purple. 
Needles: US 6 (4 mm) needles. 
Other notions: Tapestry needle, a split ring st marker, blocking pins or wires.
GAUGE 
16 sts and 34 rows to 4” (10 cm) in garter stitch on US 6 (4 mm) needles, after blocking and stretching.
CONSTRUCTION NOTES 
This shawl is worked from the centre top down. Stitches are increased at each side on every row to give it its characteristic crescent shape. The colors fade into the next one as you work short row wedges.