Lotus Blossom Shawl

The Lotus Blossom Shawl uses two traditional Shetland lace patterns, Razor Shell and Madeira Wave, which together create the suggestion of graceful lotus blossoms on long stems.

The shawl is worked by casting on three stitches at the middle top and then increasing down the centre and sides to create a triangular shape. At the bottom edge, bobbles are worked as the stitches are bound off. Recommended for Advanced Beginner or Intermediate lace knitters.

Recommended yarn:

Approximately 790 m fingering-weight yarn (our sample worked in a 50% wool, 30% silk, 20% nylon blend; 50 g / 160 m)

Finished size after blocking:

Approx. 72 inches across top and 38 inches deep

Needles:

4.5 mm to 5 mm (US 7 or 8) needles or size needed to obtain gauge