Metaphorical Heart Surgeon (Cancer) is available individually and as part of the Zodiac Collection. 12 patterns inspired by each Zodiac sign.

Cancer’s are patient, creative, sentimental, and compassionate. Cancers like the comfort of the familiar and are drawn to stability and routine. They have an attraction to the past and they try to keep traditions alive. They like art that reminds them of a different time and clothes that have a story to them. For them, I design a shawl with a traditional Shetland lace pattern and modern top-down construction. The colors are moonlit shades of lilac and silver. A combination of lace weight yarn, dreamy colors, and delicate fabric results in an ultra-romantic and nostalgic look. The shawl is an homage to family and traditional lace patterns.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
79 inches (200 cm) from side to side and 23 inches (59 cm) from top to bottom at deepest point (after blocking).

YARN
Main Color — 1 skein of Malabrigo Yarn Silkpaca (70% Alpaca, 30% Silk; 420 yards (384 m) per 100g skein). Shown in colorway Pearl.
Contrasting Color — 1 skein of Malabrigo Yarn Silkpaca (70% Alpaca, 30% Silk; 420 yards (384 m) per 100g skein). Shown in colorway Cuarzo.

GAUGE
21 st and 30 rows to 4” (10 cm) in Garter Stitch on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles after blocking.
The gauge isn’t crucial on this project, but differences will affect the finished size as well as the required yardage.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, blocking pins or wires, and markers (one of them in a contrasting color for central increase).

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
This lightweight shawl combines a deep garter stitch section with a lovely lace edging. It has a classic triangular shape with a central spine.
The shawl is started by casting on 5 stitches (with no need for a garter tab). The increase rate is 6 stitches every right side row: two stitches at each side and two in the center. The result is a shallow triangle with long wings, very comfortable to wear and keep on your shoulders.
Pattern is offered with full written instructions and lace charts.