Ljusblomma: A Light in Bloom

Like the soft glow of morning light filtering through a meadow of wildflowers, Ljusblomma is a delicate, yet comforting shawl, designed to wrap you in warmth and beauty. This triangular shawl is knit with a whisper-light fingering-weight yarn, creating an airy fabric that drapes effortlessly. Stripes of textur ed flowers bloom across the design, standing out in a complementary yarn, adding depth and dimension—like petals catching the golden hour sun.

Knitting Ljusblomma is a soothing and meditative experience, with just the right balance of simple stitches and engaging texture to keep you enchanted. Whether you’re savoring a quiet moment with your knitting or carrying it along on a sun-dappled adventure, this shawl is meant to be a reminder of softness, light, and the joy of slow creation.

Wrap yourself in Ljusblomma, and let its petals and warmth accompany you wherever you go.

Preparations
Yarn Required
yarn A: 874 yards of lace weight
yarn B: 110 yards of fingering weight

Yarn Pictured
Sample 1—yarn A: 2 skeins of Yarnaceous Kosmo Cash Lace, 82% fine merino wool, 18% cashmere 7in “Illusions” colorway & yarn B: Yarnaceous Salta Fingering, 85% sw merino, 15% nylon in “Illusions” colorway
Sample 2— yarn A: 2 skeins of Yarnaceous Kosmo Cash Lace, 82%
fine merino wool, 18% cashmere (316 yd) in “Deadless” colorway &
yarn B: Fangirl Fibers Sock Weight in “Pink Pony Club” colorway

Needles
US size 6 (4.00 mm); any size needle that provides a nice drape for a shawl; note: the designer is a loose knitter, you may want to go
up a needle size or two

Gauge
Garter 4” x 4” is 21 sts across and 26 rows or 13 garter ridges long

Size
One size

Accessories Needed
Progress keeper or stitch marker for marking increases and decreases

Construction
Triangular shaped shawl, knit tip to tip, with increasing and
decreasing on the edges

Finished Measurements
16” in depth at the widest point in the center
95” in length from tip to tip

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