The wide lace border on this triangular shawl is reason enough to want to knit up this seamless beauty! In addition, it's a thoroughly indulgent accessory with its generous and cozy size.

The soothing mix of textures begins with a Garter stitch tab technique, which sets up the triangular shape. The Garter stitch edgings continue throughout the main Stockinette stitch body, with a few bands of seed stitch for added textural interest.

After the last seed stitch band, the leaf and nupp (bobble) lace border is knit, ending with a neat, ribbed edge. Nupps can be omitted.

Knit this shawl in a worsted-weight yarn with beautiful stitch definition and softness, such as the alpaca shown here. Other soft and supple worsted-weight options with merino, cashmere, etc., would work well.

NOTE: The lace border stitch pattern is charted ONLY.

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Interesting Note: The lace border is an Estonian lace pattern, belonging to the "Lily of the Valley“ patterns. It’s called "Ingrid Ruutel Pattern" from The Haapsalu Shawl Book by Siiri Reimann and Aime Edasi and was created specially for the former first lady of Estonia.

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Finished Knit Measurements: approx 90" [228.5 cm] wingspan; 35" [89 cm] height (measured along center spine).

Skill Level: Intermediate 1

Yarn Used: Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% Super Fine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g [219 yds/200 m] per hank: 5 hanks in #6209 Moonshadow available at LoveCrafts.com. NOTE: Sample shown used just under 4 hanks, but 5 hanks recommended as even a slightly larger gauge will increase yardage needed.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 16 sts = 4" [10 cm] and 25 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st, blocked.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A worsted-weight yarn in a wool blend. Yarn label suggested gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] on size 8 [5 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 900 yds [823 m].

Some suggested yarns to try:
Berroco Lanos, The Uncommon Thread Lush Worsted, Dream in Color Classy, Estelle Yarns llama Natural Worsted, Berocco Vintage Yarn, Cascade Yarns 220, Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash, Madelinetosh Vintage
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 8 [5 mm] needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE: 32" [100 cm] or longer circular needles (to hold many sts as shawl progresses). NOTE: Lace tips are recommended for working nupps.

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