Despite the intricate appearance, Gossamer is a surprisingly quick knit. The delicate lace may look fancy, but it’s just yarn overs and simple decreases on garter stitch. And no purling!

You work this crescent-shaped shawl from the top down with only one skein of fingering weight yarn. The wide lace border steals the show, and the picot bind-off adds the final touch.

Gossamer is proof that lace doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful.

YARN
One skein of Lichen and Lace 1ply Superwash Merino Fingering (100% merino wool; 366 m / 400 yds per 100 g). Shown in color Linen.

Or approximately 366 m / 400 yds of similar fingering weight yarn.

NEEDLES
Size 4 mm / US 6 needles or size to obtain pattern gauge

Although you work this shawl flat, I recommend using 80–100 cm / 32–40 inch circular needles to accommodate the growing number of stitches.

FINISHED SIZE After blocking
Width: 178 cm / 70 in
Depth: 53 cm / 21 in

STITCHES USED
k: knit
kfb: knit to the front and back loop of the same stitch
yo: yarn over
k2tog: knit two stitches together

TYPE OF INSTRUCTIONS
This pattern has both written and charted instructions.

Detailed stitch counts, blocking instructions and a schematic are also included.

LANGUAGES
English

TERMS OF USE
For personal use only. Do not copy or share the pattern with others.
But feel free to sell the finished knit!

REFUND POLICY
All digital sales are final. Please shop mindfully.

DELIVERY
Instant PDF download. Shop, download & cast on!

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