Positive Thinking

Positive Thinking by Lisa K. Ross

When times are tough, I find it useful to turn to the power of Positive Thinking. It’s a chance to focus on the good and shift your mindset to expect beneficial results. This brightly colored shawl is intended to do just that! Beginning with just a few stitches and working its way outward into a sweeping triangular shawl, you can’t help but smile at the relaxing rhythm of garter stitch and the shifting color changes. The rainbow mini-skeins alternate with a single MC to create a simple mosaic pattern filled with ‘positive’ plus signs throughout the body of the shawl. A rainbow band sweeps across the outer edge, highlighting a striking band of of happy colors to finish the look. Choose 10 colors you love or your favorite kit of minis, but be sure to soak in the transformative power of Positive Thinking.

SIZES
One size
Wingspan: 87.25”/222.5cm
Depth: 24.25”/61.5cm at widest point

YARN
recommended yardage includes 20% more than what was used in the sample
MC: 1 skeins OR 320yds / 291m fingering weight yarn
C1-C10: 10 20g mini-skeins in EACH of 10 colors OR 80yds / 73m fingering weight yarn in EACH of 10 colors OR 800yds / 730m fingering weight yarn in a gradient or solid

NEEDLES
US 4 (3.5mm), or as required to meet gauge

GAUGE
22 sts and 38 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch
(NOTE: Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yardage)

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, 1 removable stitch marker, 42 stitch markers (optional for chart repeats)

SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner or Intermediate
Mosaic is both charted and written