BAO BAO (เบา เบา is a Thai expression that is used for something gentle, soft and light)
is a symmetrical triangular shawl.
The shawl is worked back and forth from the top down and features the beautiful and fun stitch pattern I used for the HEIMATHAFEN pullover.
Using the dip stitch stripe pattern “all over” creates this super cute retro look.
Starting with a garter tab cast on, stitches are increased every RS row at both edges and at the center of the shawl. Color changes are worked every 4 rows. The cute and easy dip stitch pattern could be worked with many colors for a playful result (and to help stash busting ;) or with 3 colors (as shown) for a more sophisticated and sportive look.
Modification notes
The BAO BAO shawl offers a lot of “playground” for your own creativity (and works well for stash busting too ;)
The shawl can be shortened or lengthened by working more or less repeats of the 4 row dip stitch stripe pattern before starting the ribbing.
Use more or less colors. Work it as big and as colorful as you like – there are no obligations!
Be aware that the amount of yarn needed will change with each alteration.
SIZES:
One Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
70” (178 cm) wingspan, 28” (71 cm) deep at center.
GAUGE:
20 sts x 36 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in dip stitch stripe pattern after blocking.
Gauge is not crucial for this project but will affect yardage and final size when different.
Le Woolle NOCCIOLE 197 yds (180m) /50g;
shown in colors BRINA (C1), ZUCCA (C2) and NOTTE (C3)
2 balls each in C1 and C2, 1 ball in C3
or 394 yds (360 m) in C1, 372 yds (340 m) in C2, 142 yds (130 m) in C3
of a heavy fingering to sport weight yarn
for example: De Rerum Natura Ulysse; mYak Tibetan Cloud; Rowan Felted Tweed; Brookly Tweed Loft; Garnudsalg Soft Melange, Merino Linen
US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 40” (100 cm) long or size needed to get gauge.
needle size is a suggestion only! Please make a gauge swatch to determine the needle size needed to get gauge