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Wrap yourself in the gentle embrace of cherished memories with the Whispers of Alice shawl, a heartfelt tribute to my beloved grandmother whose love was as boundless as her garden. Inspired by Alice’s passion for nurturing both her garden, this shawl captures the essence of her care and devotion in every stitch.

The Whispers of Alice is a crescent-shaped shawl worked from the top down, featuring a harmonious blend of intricate techniques like brioche, delicate lacework, and sparkling beads that glimmer like morning dew on petals. Each element in this pattern mirrors the beauty of my grandmother’s garden—a place where every flower was planted with love, every path was crafted with purpose, and every breeze whispered her nurturing spirit.

The soft flow of brioche stitches symbolises the lush greenery she tended with pride, while the lacework echoes the delicate blossoms she so lovingly cultivated. The beads, like the radiant blooms in her garden, add a touch of sparkle, reflecting the light of her enduring presence.

Wrap yourself in Whispers of Alice —a piece of her garden to carry with you always.

This project is worked flat, and it includes written directions throughout, accompanied by charts for pattern motifs, 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. With these tools at your fingertips, you’ll have everything you need to create and block your masterpiece with confidence!

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced

SIZE INFORMATION
1 (2, 3)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
59.25 (86, 102.25)” / 150.5 (218.5, 259.5) cm across the wingspan, 20.75 (30, 35.75)” / 52.5 (76, 91) cm deep, after blocking. We made our sample shawl in Size 2.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, crochet hook small enough to bead with (optional), 772 (1297, 1719) size 6/0 beads (optional)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US5 (3.75 mm) 40” / 100 cm circular needles, or size required to get gauge

YARN REQUIREMENTS
411 (880, 1243) yd / 376 (805, 1137) m fingering weight yarn

SUGGESTED YARN
Turtlepurl Yarns - Softshell Turtle Toes
70% Superwash Merino 20% Cashmere 10% Nylon
440 yd (402 m) / 4 oz (115 g)
Colour: Blushing Rose
https://turtlepurl.com/

GAUGE
26 stitches by 34 rows in stockinette = 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.