World of Difference

World of Difference Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde

Project Overview

World of Difference is a knitted shawl pattern designed by Jennifer Lassonde. This downloadable PDF pattern is suitable for beginner knitters and features a colorwork design that allows crafters to customize their finished shawl through strategic yarn color selection and placement.

What Is Being Made

A knitted shawl featuring a multi-color design that showcases five distinct yarn colors labeled A through E in the pattern. The shawl design incorporates a color-blocking approach where different sections are worked in contrasting yarn colors to create visual interest and dimension. The finished piece demonstrates how color choice and placement can dramatically transform the appearance of a single pattern—hence the name "World of Difference."

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The pattern utilizes colorwork knitting techniques to create its design. Knitters follow a color chart provided in the PDF, which uses a lettered grid system (A, B, C, D, E) to indicate which yarn color should be used in each section. This approach makes the pattern accessible to beginner knitters while still creating a visually sophisticated finished garment. The modular color-blocking technique allows crafters to experiment with different color combinations by substituting their preferred yarn colors for each labeled section.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed to work with multiple yarn weights, demonstrating versatility in fiber choice. The sample shown uses the following yarns:

• Color A: Madeline Tosh Pashmina in Neon Peach colorway—a luxury blend of 75% wool, 15% silk, and 10% cashmere goat in sport weight. The sample used approximately 280 yards (265 meters).
• Color B: Fiberstory Fave Sock in Sterling colorway—100% Merino in fingering weight. The sample used approximately 272 yards (249 meters).
• Color C: Baah! La Jolla in Grey Onyx colorway—100% Merino in fingering weight. The sample used approximately 280 yards (265 meters).
• Color D: Fiberstory Fave Sock in Midnight colorway—100% Merino in fingering weight.
• Color E: A fifth color option is included in the pattern for additional customization.

The pattern accommodates both sport weight and fingering weight yarns, offering flexibility for yarn substitution. Total yardage requirements vary depending on yarn weight selection and the specific colors used. Knitters should have appropriate needles for their chosen yarn weight on hand to complete this project.

Beginner-Friendly Design

Classified as a beginner-level pattern, World of Difference provides an excellent introduction to colorwork knitting without requiring advanced techniques. The color-chart system simplifies the process of working with multiple yarns, making it an ideal project for knitters developing their skills in color selection and yarn management.