Knitting pattern shawl Amrun

In Tolkien's world of middle-earth, Amrun is the elvish word for sunrise. The name was inspired by the stitch pattern and the color changes of this shawl.

Streamlined, almost geometrical shapes alternating with interesting colorwork give the shawl its casual look, making it perfect for pairing with a denim outfit.

This wonderful shawl can be worked in many fiber qualities. The pictured sample is knit in cotton, but it looks equally nice in sock yarn or other warmer qualities.
The chosen yarn should not be thicker than 8ply (DK).

Needed materials:

• Yarn approx. 600 meters 656 yds in fingering weight (I used 50 grams Drops Safran and 150 grams Rowan Siena 4ply)
• Circular knitting needle size matching the yarn used (I recommend an interchangeable system)
• At least one stitch marker (from Row 70 onwards, slip marker in every row)
• Sewing needle
• Kitchen scales to weigh the yarn before the final section

The shawl starts with a cast-on of 3 stitches at the bottom tip and is worked bottom-up to the neck edge. The final border is worked sideways by using short rows. This is explained in detail throughout the pattern.

Finished size after blocking approx. 160 x 80 cm

The pattern runs 9 pages, it contains a written pattern and charts. It was originally written in german and the translation in english was proof-read by a native speaker.
Skill level easy to intermediate (for ambitious beginner).