This rectangular shawl features a stunning floral lace stitch that is perfect for lovers of lace knitting!

The shawl is knit in one piece with seed stitch borders. The simplicity of the seed stitch contrasts beautifully with the intricate and textured lace. 3-leaf floral shapes bloom along vertical lines that stagger as you work the lace along the length of the shawl.

Severe increases in the form of multiple k1-yo's worked into a k3tog create the lovely base of each floral shape. Additional yo's separate the leaves, which are then delicately shaped and closed with 2 and 3-st decreases.

These dramatic increases and decreases cause the fabric to pucker quite a bit as you knit; however, aggressive blocking at finishing works its magic to bring out the absolute beauty of this lace stitch. For this reason, it is recommended to choose a natural fiber yarn that will block well.

Also, a single-color yarn with great stitch definition and a soft hand, like the alpaca shown here, is recommended to allow the floral lace to truly stand out.

The lace is charted and written.

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Finished Knit Measurements: Approx 17 ¼" [44 cm] x 72" [183 cm], blocked

Skill Level: Intermediate 2

Yarn Used: Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% Super Fine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g [219 yds/200 m] per hank: 4 hanks in #6214 Steel Cut Oats, available at LoveCrafts.com.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 17 sts = 4" [10 cm] and 16 rows = 3" in Lace patt, aggressively 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: 840 yds [768 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 9 [5.5 mm] needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

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