Empreinte
knitting pattern

This lightweight crescent scarf or shawl in three sizes (Petite/Medium/Tall), features a richly embossed leaf motif that circles the hem in dramatic scallops. The motif creates a shadow effect which can be further enhanced by using a yarn with some sheen or luster fiber content. Despite its size and intricate appearance, the stitch pattern is not at all tricky to work, with wrong side rows in knit and purl and lends itself nicely to adding beaded accents if desired. The garter stitch body is shaped with short rows to create an elegant sweeping curve, easy to wear and keep in place.    

 
Suggested Yarns: Yak + Silk Lace, Kent Lace, Modern Deco Lace, Better Breakfast Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, Jacob Fingering, Chebris Lace, or any lace yarn with approximately 160 to 200 yards per ounce 
   
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and drape.
  
Finished Size: 
80(100, 120) inches around hem edge and 16(21, 25) inches long at center back

Yarn Requirements: 
575(825, 1175) yards

Gauge: 
24 sts and 60 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch on smaller needles (unblocked)

Needles: 
size 2.5US (3.0 mm) for body or size to obtain correct gauge
size 4US (3.5 mm) for hem, or .5 mm larger than body needle