Alloro, bay laurel is a common plant here in Italy. It’s used often in gardens as a hedge. In spring, it blooms with tiny yellowish flowers, and later the black, oval berries fill the branches. In the front yard, we have a huge bay laurel, and right next to it a rose, rosa canina. Its berries are oval and tiny, not like the huge rosehips I was used to see in Finland.

This crescent shape shawl is knit top down. Knitting begins with a garter tab cast on. The stitches are increased on both sides, creating a less deep, curved shape. I-cord method is used for the bobbles, a video tutorial is provided.

Finished measurements
Wingspan 156 cm / 61.5”, depth 45 cm / 17.75”.

Yarn requirements
Decida Merino sw 3 mm (100 % merino wool, 365 m / 100 g)
C1: 1 skein or 365 m / 400 yds of fingering weight yarn.
C2: 1 skein or 73 m / 80 yds of fingering weight yarn.
C3: 1 skein or 365 m / 400 yds of fingering weight yarn.
Shown in colors Olive (C1), Anthracite (C2) and Orange (C3).

Gauge
21 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm /4” in Alloro lace after blocking.
(Note: Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yarn consumption.)

Needles
3.5 mm (US 4) - 100 cm / 40” circular needles, or as required to obtain gauge.

Notions
Tapestry needle.
Optional: st markers for lace repeats.

The pattern is both charted and written.
The pattern has been professionally tech edited and it has been test knit.

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