Bay Leaf and Lime
knitting pattern

This striking shawl in two sizes (petite/tall) takes full advantage of the shimmer provided by a luxury yarn blend. Knit from hem to neck in highly embossed patterns, the design is a study in bold contrasts typical of Victorian compositions. Worked in a modern color or with striping through the hem, the final result is a stunning showpiece that’s sure to be noticed. Comprised entirely of easy to work motifs with wrong side rows in simple knit and purl, this project works up quickly for a special holiday gift and also is a good choice for a first shawl project. 
 
Suggested Yarns: 
Better Breakfast Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Modern Deco Lace, Shetlandia Fingering, Jacob Fingering, Finn Dandy Sport, or any silky fingering yarn with approximately 95 to 115 yards per ounce

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

Finished Size: 
56(70) inches wide and 18(24) inches long at center back (stretched and blocked)

Yarn Requirements: 
425(850) yards

Gauge: 
26 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needle (unblocked)

Needles: 
size 3US (3.25 mm) circular needle or size to obtain correct gauge
size 2.5US (3.0 mm) circular needle or .25 mm smaller than gauge needle