Lilja langsjal by Maja Siska

Lilja langsjal

Knitting
November 2023
Light Fingering ?
1 repeat = 4 inches
in Lilja´s old shell pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
722 - 962 yards (660 - 880 m)
XL (L)
English Icelandic
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Lilja langsjal/ long shawl: líka á íslensku!
This is a version of the Old Shell pattern with a 3 row repeat. It can be said that this shawl has 2 right sides, they mirror each other: ideal for a long shawl.
The rows with holes are close to one another and become less clear as rows but give a very lacey effect.
The pattern includes a bit of information about the long history of the Old Shell pattern in Northern Europe.

A lace weight or fine fingering yarn will work. Big needles will make it look light and airy. ON the needles it is not very attractive - but wait until you have it blocked, it will come to life!

The pattern repeat is easily remembered and this is a great knitting meet or travel knit.

You can of course use several colours and design your version with stripes or even use a gradient yarn.