The Melian shawl, like its namesake, is simple and timeless. Inspired by the powerful Maia from Tolkien’s Silmarillion who graced the gardens of Lorien with her enchanting music and who ruled the guarded realm of Doriath with her husband Thingol, it is a triangular shawl with a delicate floral lace border that gently fades into swaths of soothing garter stitch, broken by a few slender columns of slipped stitches. Knitted in one solid color or in a fade, it is a wonderfully lightweight shawl that is perfect for cool summer evenings or as a transitional accessory during spring or fall.

Measurements
Length - 81in (206cm)
Width - 38.5in (98cm)

Note: measurements are easily modifiable

Gauge
26 sts x 36 rows = 4in (10cm) in garter knit flat after blocking

Yarn
Sample uses
Fiber for the People - Merino Singles
(437yds (400m), 100g)
Color A - 1 skein - colorway “Willow”
Color B - 1 skein - colorway “Pear”
Color C - 1 skein - colorway “Querida”
Color D - 1 skein - colorway “Garnet”

To substitute, use
Fingering weight - 4 skeins

Note: see notes on potential modifications for more on yardage needed.

Needles
US 1 (2.25mm) 24in (60cm) circular needles

Notions
10 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Blocking supplies

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This pattern has been tech edited and test knit.

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