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While swatching smocked stitches, the wraps immediately reminded me of the centromere - the specialized region of DNA that links sister chromatids and ensures both daughter cells reproduce as exact copies of their predecessors. Just as the centromere plays an integral role in cell reproduction, the smocking of these stitches plays an integral role in creating the main fabric of this shawl - it transforms simple ribbing into a rhythmic sea of densely textured fabric. Centromeres allow us to maintain our own unique traits, and synonymously, the unique shape of this shawl is created by the smocked stitches, and will allow you to show off your individuality.

Centromere is not your ordinary triangle shawl. It’s a deep, asymmetrical triangle, with one side significantly shorter than the other two, creating a little drama. Smocked stitches create a richly textured fabric, and larger needles add drape and movement. This project will look narrower as it is worked than it will end up being. Blocking is required for a final result similar in appearance to the sample.

There are two charts at the end of this pattern, as well as written instructions. Each chart is on a separate page, and includes notes on how to follow it.

It is highly recommended to use a row counter or pen and paper to keep track of your rows and repeats. Included in the written instructions are stitch counts at pertinent points, such as repeat beginning rows or rows where changes are made.

The yarn used for the sample is a Merino/Silk blend, and wow, it’s so soft and drapey. I highly recommend using yarn with similar fiber composition, and swatching to match gauge! If it doesn’t seem to have enough drape, try going up a needle size.

YARN
Sea Change Fibers Ecola Fine, Light Fingering, 500 yd/457m per 100g, 85% Merino Wool, 15% Silk; 2 skeins of “Tarnished Silver” (approx. 830 yds / 759m used for sample)

NEEDLES
US 6 (4mm) circular needle, 32” or longer to accommodate stitch count US 8 (5mm) needle for bind off
or size to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS
Two stitch markers (one removeable to note RS), yarn needle, row counter (optional)

GAUGE
23 sts and 40 rows = 4” in blocked garter stitch

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
66”/ 168cm neckline