Snowflakes in Cedarwoods Lace Shawl
knitting pattern

A large square shawl featuring an array of swirling snowflakes (or stars) and pine motifs. The finished piece makes a beautiful throw or generous shawl for yourself or as a gift.

Shawl is worked from the center out to hem edge in the round, and has an applied (knitted on) lace edging at the outer border. Recommended for solid or handpainted yarns with very subtle color variations.

 

Shown here in Sweet Lace, color Snow Squall

For a triangle version of this shawl, see Whispering Pines.
 
Suggested Yarns: 

Cormo Lace, Fresh Lace, Yak + Silk Lace, Kent Lace, or any laceweight yarn which has approximately 250 yards per ounce. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

Finished Size:
Width across straight edge (blocked) = 57 inches
Width across diagonal (blocked) = 80 inches

Yarn Requirements:

2600 yards (2300mts) of laceweight yarn that has 250 yards per ounce

Gauge:

30 sts and 44 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch worked back and forth in rows, unblocked

Needles:
size 3US (3.25mm) 24- and 36-inch circular needles, or size to obtain correct gauge
size 3US (3.25mm) DPNs, or size to obtain correct gauge
size 2US (2.75 mm) 32” circular needle for edging