Diamonds in Bloom Allover I-Cord Shawl

Wrap yourself in effortless elegance with this light triangular shawl, featuring delicate lace diamond motifs along the bottom band and a striking I-cord edging worked seamlessly as you knit from the top-down. Designed in fingering weight yarn, this shawl creates a smooth, breathable fabric that’s perfect for cool summer evenings or year-round layering. The rhythmic lace repeats and polished spine detail make for a relaxing, engaging knit that’s as enjoyable on the needles as it is beautiful to wear.

Written with adventurous beginners in mind, the pattern includes both fully written instructions and a chart for the lace section so you can knit with confidence in the style you prefer. Whether you’re diving into lace for the first time or simply looking for a soothing, satisfying project, this shawl offers the perfect balance of simplicity and elegance.

Pattern has been professionally tech edited by Jennifer of Polinary Soup.

For pattern support, please message me on Ravelry at lavenderknits44.

Yarn for the sample purchased at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop (hillsboroughyarn.com) in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Yarn Weight: Fingering weight 3-ply

Sample: Two skeins of Leizu Fingering Non Traitee by Julie Asselin (90% superwash merino, 10% silk; 420 yds/115g).

Yardage: Sample used 750 yards/205 grams of yarn exactly. Would recommend 800 yards/267 grams if substituting another yarn to be safe.

Needles: Sample used US #5/3.75 mm circular needle 32”/80 cm in length or longer to accommodate the large # of stitches (I am a loose knitter though).

Additional tools: Stitch markers (4 of one color and 12 of another), tapestry needle, blocking mat and pins if desired.

Gauge: Can be customized to your yarn choice; Sample is 19 stitches to 4”/10 cm.

Finished measurements after blocking: Wingspan of sample is 48.5”/123 cm and depth at center spine is 29”/73 cm.

Some key techniques and stitches used in the pattern:
I-Cord cast on with photo
I-Cord bind off with video suggestion for support
K2tog = knit 2 together
Knitwise = slip the st as if to knit without working the st
psso = pass slipped stitch over
Purlwise = slip the st as if to purl without working the st
Sk2p = slip 1 knitwise, k2tog, psso the k2tog
SKP = slip one knitwise, k1, pass the slipped stitch over
Sl= slip the stitch purlwise unless specified as knitwise
Wyif = with yarn in front