A perfect lace project for DK or worsted wt yarns!

Twisted stitches, cables, and lace find harmonic balance in the soft ripples of the Welkin Shawl. Worked from the top down, this crescent-shaped shawl is well suited to be styled many ways, from a simple drape over the shoulders to scarf-style with the ends loosely tied.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 86” wide and 22 ¾“ tall.

Yarn Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Nettle Soft DK (68% superwash fine Merino wool, 32% nettle; 263 yd 240 m/ 3 ½ oz 100 g): Russian Silver Blue, 3 skeins.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 23 rows = 4” in Body patt.

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NOTES

• This crescent shawl is worked back and forth from the top down.

• A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.