Simple and elegant, the Lady of Lorien Shawl is a timeless crescent shawl pattern. Among its many desirable qualities is the fact that there is nary a purl stitch in the entire shawl. Slender slipped stitch columns are set against a backdrop of relaxing garter stitch, which perfectly balances cozy plumpness with lightweight wearability, and radiate as the light of the lady’s star phial. A modified old shale lace pattern finishes the piece with ripples subtly reminiscent of the waters of Galadriel’s mirror.

Measurements
Wingspan - 78in. (195cm)
Depth - 19in. (48cm)

Note: a greater depth can be achieved during blocking if desired. I decided to pull the bottom edge just enough to open up the lace border, because I didn’t want to open up the garter stitch of the main body too much, but if you want a deeper shawl or like the look of it stretched out more, then feel free to block a little more aggressively.

Gauge
24 sts x 40 rows = 4in (10cm) in stockinette worked flat after blocking

Yarn
Sample uses
Refracted Light Fiber Arts - Rivendell Fingering
(437yds(400m), 100g)
2 skeins - colorway “Smoke”

Refracted Light Fiber Arts - Lorien Lace
(459yds (420m), 50g)
1 skein - colorway “Smoke”

To substitute, use
Fingering weight - 800 yds (731m)
Fingering weight - 280 yds (256m)

Needles
US 2 (2.75mm) 36in (90cm) circular needles
or size needed to achieve gauge

Notions
21 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Flexible blocking wires (optional)
Blocking mats
Blocking pins

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This pattern has been test knit and tech edited.

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