Rowan tree is believed to have a powerful protective energy in Latvian culture and tradition. Up to this day many Latvian households, including ours, hang a twig with rowan berries cluster over the entrance door of their homes to protect its inhabitants from evil and not allowing bad energies enter across the doorstep. The shawl was inspired by this magical, sacred tree and the deep hope that we all stay protected and resilient in these very trying times and beyond.

Annelie’s Autumn Shawl is an asymmetrical shawl worked sideways from tip with regular side increases along its left edge. Shawl features a textured panel in a pattern reminiscent of rowan berry twigs, which is separated from the main body of double moss stitch by a gently curving twisted knit column mirroring the curve of the twigs. Shawl is finished with a narrow, applied lace border.
Non-superwash, wooly yarn is strongly recommended for the pattern to ensure the texture, look and size of the finished shawl.

The pattern includes full written instructions, is also fully charted and includes stitch count checklists for easy reference.

The pattern has been thoroughly tech edited and test knitted.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. Complex pattern repeats, crochet bobbles, applied lace border.

SIZE: Wingspan (length along the longest edge): 89” (226 cm).
Depth: 37.75” (96 cm).
Textured edge: 71” (180 cm).
Lace Edge: 53” (136 cm).

YARN & YARDAGE:
Please note, due to the nature and difference in weight and yardage of the single plates, all the yardage is given as a close approximate and may slightly differ depending on the yarn you use.
Remember that for Nutiden, plate yardage differs among the collections based on the wool blend used in the specific collection.
Höner Och Eir Nutiden single ply pre-yarn 100% Swedish wool; approx. 350 - 360 yds (320 – 330 m) per +/- 100 g plate based on MC Linen. Total of 4 plates, 1200 yds (1110 m).
Main Colour: Linen, 1080 yds (990 m) – 3 plates.
Contrast Colour: Rose Hip, 153 yds (140 m) – 0.5 plates.
OR
Fingering weight non-superwash yarn in:
Main Colour: 1080 yds (990 m).
Contrast Colour: 153 yds (140 m).

NEEDLES: US 2.5 (3 mm) circulars with 32” (80 cm) cable. (or size to obtain a close gauge)
One US 2.5 (3 mm) double pointed needle (for the applied lace border)
US A-0 (2 mm) crochet hook (for the bobbles).

GAUGE: 20 sts x 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) in double moss st (Irish moss st) after gentle steam blocking. (gauge is not crucial in this pattern however, if it differs considerably, it might affect the final size, look and the yardage of the project)

NOTIONS: Cable needle (optional, if you prefer using it for 2 st cabling twists), stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking tools.