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This uniquely attractive lace shawl has an original modular construction, but it is deceptively simple to make!

When Knotions editor Jody asked for an unusual shawl design, exotic shapes immediately came to mind. But then I thought it would be fun to trot in the opposite direction!

So I chose the simplest shape every knitter learns first – the basic rectangle—and put all the exciting directions and shapes inside. It was challenging to design mitered shapes that change direction without breaking the yarn, as I couldn’t find any similar projects.

Elegant slanting eyelet lines draw the eye diagonally, and graceful columns of lace provide vertical movement. Small lace motifs nestle inside the mitered shapes.

While the pattern placement may appear asymmetrical at first sight, there is a definite and pleasing symmetry to the design.

You can see the silk version in this video.

Why it’s such fun!

• no yarn is cut and no grafting or seaming is needed – just a few ends to weave in.
• easy stitch patterns with no patterning on WS rows – a relaxing knit.
• you’re knitting just a few stitches (45 or less) at a time for the body, so you can work the whole body using small needles or dpn’s.
• stitch directions change within the fabric, keeping the excitement alive.
• each module can be completed in a short time.
• tips and tricks are included – you’re going to really enjoy picking up stitches!
• size is adjustable – make a scarf, stole, shawl, or wrap.
• you can use different colors for each module if you want to jazz things up, or to use up your stash.
• finally, it’s a seriously addictive knit, and you’ll end up with a truly original shawl!

The pattern is both written and charted.
Thanks to Marie for knitting the sample!

Yarn
For purple shawl: Three Irish Girls Kinsale Merino Tencel (50% merino, 50% tencel, 410 yds 375m/3.5 oz 100g), color: Hydrangea, 2 skeins
For blue-green stole: Vilasa SS fingering (100% silk), 484 yds 443m/3.5 oz 100g color Seaweed, 2 skeins

Needles
US 6 (4mm) straight, dpns or 16” (40cm) circulars for Body and 40” (100cm) circular needles for edging,
US 8 (5mm) straight or dpn’s for standard BO,
or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge
14 sts and 25 rows = 4” (10cm) in St st on size 6 needles after light blocking
Basic Module and Lace Module (44 rows): each approx. 6” (15 cm) wide and 7.5” (19 cm) long, after blocking.

Size
Shawl: 62” (163cm) long and 25” (64cm) wide
Stole: 72” (183cm) long and 19” (48cm) wide