Autumn is my favorite season. I love the crisp cool days, how clean the air smells on a clear day, the hint of woodsmoke, and the beauty of the trees as the leaves turn. I’m fortunate to live in an area where there are an abundance of deciduous trees.

This shawl is inspired by falling leaves. The lace pattern forms a spiral. Due to the spiral design, the pattern is only available as a three-quarter or full circle. 4 size options are given.

Sizing
There are four sizing options; small, medium, large, and extra large. The small has 169 rounds/rows (4 clues), the medium has 201 rounds/rows (5 clues), the large has 241 rounds/rows (6 clues), and the extra large has 281 rounds/rows (7 clues).

Gauge & Yardage
This is a shawl, not a sweater, no gauge is specified. Use needles that will result in a fabric you like. If you’re not sure, knit the swatch, block it, and see if you like the resulting fabric.

Yarn usage will depend on final gauge, bind off method and size. Stitch count charts shows the percentage of stitches for each clue.

Necessary Items
Circular knitting needles with a good point are highly recommended.
DPNs (for full circle)
Stitch markers 13-16 minimum

Clue Schedule
Clue 1: July 1, 2016
Clue 2: July 15, 2016
Clue 3: July 29, 2016
Clue 4: August 12, 2016
Clue 5: August 26, 2016
Clues 6 & 7: September 9, 2016