Inspired by Bilbo and the dwarves’ narrow escape from the woodland elves in Mirkwood, this shallow, textured crescent shawl naturally hugs your shoulders, featuring delicate forest flowers, wandering paths and faerie lights. Don’t follow the lights.

This pattern contains row by row written instructions for the various textured patterns included within the shawl.

Yarn: 4ply/sport weight yarn – Shown in:
Sylvan Tiger Yarn School of Flock, 100% British wool (70% Lleyn, 30% grey Shetland), 175m (191yds) per 50g: 1 skein each of Natural (MC), Boots (CC1), and Sunshine on a rainy day (CC2)

Needles: 3.75mm (US 5) - 100cm (40in) circular needle

Notions: cable needle (if desired)

Gauge (given after blocking):
x sts and x rows per 4in (10cm) measured over Stocking stitch

Finished Measurements:
51in (130cm) along top edge (following curve) / 12in (30.5cm) tall

Pattern Errata:
Please note that any pattern errata have already been corrected in the PDF download version of the pattern. If you have already purchased it, you will have an updated version available to you in your library.

In Forest Flowers Set-up:
Row 5: K3, KYOK, k8, k1long, k2, k1long, k8, KYOK, k3. (32 sts)