Aubergine Surprise Shawl

Aubergine Surprise is the second shawl in the Dinner Party Collection, a series of shawls inspired by different courses of a meal. This asymmetrical, striped shawl is worked in garter stitch, featuring increases, decreases, and short rows to create its unique shape. The design results in eight points along one side while maintaining a smooth edge on the other, offering a stylish and versatile accessory. The pattern also includes a recipe for Brandon’s Aubergine Eggplant Appetizer.

Size

One size.

Finished Measurements

• Length along top edge after blocking: 65 inches (165 cm).
• Depth from top edge to bottom edge at deepest point after blocking: 16 inches (40.5 cm).

Gauge

18 sts/34 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in garter stitch after blocking.

Materials Needed

• Fingering weight yarn.
• Main color (MC): 410 yds (375 m).
• Contrasting color (CC): 400 yds (366 m).
• 29-inch (or larger) US #5/3.75mm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Darning needle.

Yarn Used

Main color (MC): Shalimar Yarns Breathless [75% merino wool, 15% cashmere, 10% silk; 420 yds/384 m per 4oz/113g]; color: Byzantium; 1 skein.

Contrasting color (CC): Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Multi [80% wool, 20% nylon; 435 yds/398 m per 100g]; color: Tahoe; 1 skein.

Techniques

• Casting on stitches
• Binding off stitches
• Increasing
• Decreasing
• Short rows

Pattern Notes

The shawl is worked from side to side. The shape is achieved through increasing stitches on one side using the "make 1" increase while decreasing stitches on the other. Contrasting color stripes are shaped using short rows. The pattern includes instructions on how to work the short rows and how to block the shawl to enhance its design.