Small Gradient with Garter Border

If I had a penny for every time I heard a beginning knitter say: "I love that shawl/shawlette, but I just learned how to knit. I better stick with a scarf or dishcloth for now." I'd be rich. And you must be awfully tired of scarves and dishcloths.
So, this pattern is for all you beginning knitters out there, who want to make a great looking shawl. If you can knit, purl, cast on and bind off, you can make this. The garter tab beginning and both knit and purl increases are explained in detail with a color photo tutorial.

For all you more experienced knitters, this shallow triangle shawl is an excellent stash buster and makes for wonderfully relaxed TV or knitnite knitting.

The gradual color change lends it a striking visual interest, and the top garter edge holds it in shape. Whether you wear it like a shawl over your shoulders or like an oversized bandanna with your winter coat, this versatile basic should be in every wardrobe, male or female.

Main color: ~600 yds
Contrast co