Chrysalis

Chrysalis is a triangular shawl that echoes the life cycle of a butterfly. It begins with a simple triangle, grows into a mosaic scale pattern, then dissolves into simple texture before re-emerging in a new pattern that echoes its beginning yet is not the same (just as a caterpillar liquefies in its chrysalis before taking on its new form). This shawl was made a for a dear friend in the depths of change, as a reminder that we can remake ourselves at any time.

Mosaic colourwork is wonderful as you only work with one colour at a time, slipping sts to create a scintillating pattern that creates a slightly 3 dimensional effect over the solid background.

The pattern suits any yardage of fingering to DK weight yarn, ideally in a trio of solid, gradient, or soft speckles. The sample used 32g/120m of C1, 31g/114m of C2, and 97g/355m of C3.

The size of the shawl is adaptable, both the texture stitch and the lace sections can be repeated to any size.