Thistleback starts like a hat, ends as a shawl, and is so fun to knit.� It is worked in the round, stranded, with steeks down the sides. The border provides a neat hem to hide the steeks and are picked up and knitted flat. Knowledge of chart reading is required. Made using 12 colors of light sport-weight yarn. Pattern includes written instructions and color-coded charts and links to resources and tutorials. Finished size: 16� wide x 78� long Designed by Sunday Knits.