Wachsend

This elegant shawl has an unusual stripe pattern that is made up of short rows. These are normally used to produce organic wave effects, here they stay geometric and just change the width of the stripes. Two cables accentuate the color changes. This shawl is crocheted entirely in slip stitches. The cables are worked horizontally; a technique that I invented.

The pattern includes written instructions and photo tutorials for

front loop only slip stitch (F)

back loop only slip stitch (B)

inverse back loop only slip stitch (iB)

open horizontal cables

color changes

B edging

Thanks to Bethan for the translation, Waltraud for proofreading and for suggesting the name, Regina for proofreading, Katharina for testing and the photo of the cables, and TORN for the great photo!

The pattern is available in English (17 pages) and in German (16 pages).