ABOUT THE DESIGN
Dragon Lore 2 serves as the sequel to my original pattern, Dragon Lore. What sets these two designs apart? Beads! The addition of beads distinguishes Dragon Lore 2, while the essence remains unchanged. Crafting this pattern was no small feat; it took months to meticulously write, calculate bead quantities for each color, and discover the ideal yarn and bead combination. I sincerely hope that the effort proves worthwhile, and I am eagerly looking forward to witnessing Dragon Lore 2 shawls being cast on by my fellow knitters around the world.

This is a unique knitwear piece that magically turns you into a mythological being. The heavily textured 3D dragon scales, embellished with three beads on each scale, may seem intricate, but fear not – creating them is surprisingly easy (no short rows required!). Whether draped as a shawl or converted into an over-the-shoulder piece, this versatile garment lets you rock the mythical vibe. To amp up the texture, leather tassels featuring renaissance-style motifs complete this unique and stylish creation.

You have 2 option - to work this design in fade, or in one color.

Find me on Instagram at alexandra.davidoff.studio and use hashtags #dragonlore2kal and #dragonlore2shawl. I would LOVE to see your creations!

SIZE
one size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
blocked & unstretched
Length: 60”/152cm
Width: 13”/33cm

YARN
4 skeins of Merino DK by La Bien Aimée;
100% Superwash Merino; 230m/252yd; 115g

NEEDLES
US 3/3.25mm 32”/80cm circular needle,
US 3/3.25mm & US 1/2.25mm 47”/120cm circular needles

NOTIONS
row counter
22 stitch markers
tapestry needle
bead needle
leather tassels
set of magnetic snaps (5/8”/14mm)
80g of Miyuki glass seed beads size 6/0

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

YARN KIT
This design is a collaboration with the incredible La Bien Aimée. I can’t express enough admiration for this company. In creating this design, I used the Merino DK The Orchid Fade set for the faded sample and Sailor Mercury for the single-color version. These fabulous sets are available for purchase on www.labienaimee.com. Don’t miss out – grab yours now! If the set or color you desire is currently sold out, simply click the “NOTIFY WHEN AVAILABLE” button, and you’ll be the first to know when the yarn is back in stock.

THE ORCHID FADE
A: Anemelilies
B: Anemone
C: Teasel
D: Physalia

ONE-COLOR
Sailor Mercury

VIDEO TUTORIALS & VLOGS

Watch my VLOG about this design.

Watch A Quick Look video.

Watch DRAGON LORE 2 Placing Beads Tutorial

Watch DRAGON LORE 2 Placing Beads Vlog

Watch my step-by-step video tutorial DRAGON LORE LEATHER TASSEL TUTORIAL on YouTube.

Watch my DRAGON SHAWL CAST ON: THE THUMB METHOD TUTORIAL on YouTube.

Watch DRAGON LORE The Finishing Techniques Tutorial video for the blocking and other finishing elements on YouTube.

QUESTIONS?
I would love to answer your questions about this design and the Knit-A-Long. Write me on Ravelry and via e-mail at alexandra.davidoff@gmail.com

Happy Knitting!