In Greek mythology, the Heliades were the daughters of the sun, and sisters to the ill-fated Phatheon. They were so inconsolable after his death, the gods turned them into poplar trees and their tears into amber.
As you work this shawl from the bottom up, you’ll see the poplar leaves sprout and take shape as they spring up from the bottom. After the border, you’ll work short rows to gently curve the shawl to help it stay on your shoulders. The size of the shawl is easily customizable using different yarn and needle combinations.

MATERIALS 380 yds fingering weight yarn
Shown in Plymouth Yarn Happy Feet
US Size 6-4mm needle-
or size needed to obtain gauge
Darning needle
GAUGE
18 stitches/30 rows to 4”
Finished size at this gauge is 59” long, 11” deep.

Includes both written instructions, as well as charts for the border lace.