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Dive into the serene beauty of Turtle Lake, a triangular-shaped shawl that captures the essence of mountainous lakes and their enchanting inhabitants. Worked on a bias, this one-skein wonder combines garter and lace in a harmonious blend reminiscent of the tranquil waters and the whimsical turtles that call them home. As you knit each stitch, immerse yourself in the tranquillity of nature’s wonders, envisioning the serene landscapes and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Turtle Lake welcomes knitters of all levels to explore the magic of creation. Immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of Turtle Lake and let your imagination soar as you create a masterpiece inspired by nature’s magnificence.

This triangular shawl is worked on the bias, beginning at one corner and gradually expanding as you knit. With three stitches added every four rows, it grows steadily, creating a beautifully flowing shape. The result is a lush, elegant accessory with effortless drape and movement.

This project is worked flat, and it includes written directions throughout, accompanied by a chart for the lace motif, and a shaping schematic to guide you through each step. The instructions are broken down into clear, easy-to-digest sections to prevent overwhelm, ensuring a smooth knitting experience.

To further assist you, a link is provided that contains additional resources, such as a pattern progress tracker and a technique playlist. These tools give you everything you need to create your masterpiece confidently.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZE INFORMATION
1 (2, 3)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
62 (81.75, 101.75)” / 157.5 (207.5, 258.5) cm across the wingspan, 26 (34.25, 42.75)” / 66 (87, 108.5) cm deep, after blocking. We made our sample shawl in Size 1.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, locking stitch marker/progress keeper

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US7 (4.5 mm) 40” / 100 cm circular needles, or size required to get gauge

YARN REQUIREMENTS
418 (709, 1077) yd / 382 (648, 985) m fingering weight yarn

SUGGESTED YARN
Celtic Raven Fibres – Superwash Sock Yarn
80% Merino 20% Nylon
420 yd (391 m)/ 4 oz (115 g)
Colour: Springtime Rain

GAUGE
18 stitches by 28 rows in garter stitch = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. While gauge is not important, as the fit is not crucial, changes in gauge will cause size differences and the yardage required to complete the project.

LOW-VISIBILITY & SCREEN READER FORMAT A low-visibility and a screen-reader-accessible version of this pattern are available with this pattern purchase. The low-visibility format is 24pt print in Arial, black font, no italics, and contains written directions (there are no charts to work from). The screen reader format has all the items mentioned above, contains no abbreviations, and accessibility was checked by the read-aloud function on both a Windows PC and Android device.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited.