White and pink petals dance around
With every sudden breeze
Like fragrant snowflakes in the springtime

Dancing Petals shawl is inspired by the beauty of apple tree blossoms. Simple triangular shawl worked sideways in garter stitch with a scalloped edge. Hidden increases make shape almost symmetrical. Tiny lace motifs placed all over the body are traditional Orenburg motif called “mouse steps”.

Shawl is completely reversible. No purls. Exact gauge is not important for this project. Pattern can be worked from written instructions or charts. Size is easy to adjust.

Yarn: fingering weight yarn (1-2 skein)

Suggested yarn:

• Small shawl: Miss Babs Estrellita (400 yards/ 115 g) in Fairy Floss - 1 skein
• Large shawl: Miss Babs Caroline (400 yards/100 g) in Forever and Confetti - 1 skein each

Needles: US #6 / 4 mm

Notions: darning needle, 1 marker

Size, gauge (wet blocked and relaxed):

• Small shawl: 60”x17”, 19 sts x 33 rows = 4” in pattern on US 6.
• Large shawl: 80”x 24”, 20 sts x 34 rows = 4” in pattern on US 6.

Pattern available in two formats: compact (3 pages, 12pt) and large print (9 pages, 20 pt) - instructions in larger print format ( this version is better for those who uses portable devices like tablets and e-readers; also for those knitters who have difficulties reading small font on paper)

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