Flora Shawl by Abigail Bailey

Flora Shawl

Crochet
July 2014
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
514 - 591 yards (470 - 540 m)
160cm, can be worked larger by repeating sections
English

Inspired by springtime cherry blossoms and by traditional Japanese fabric designs, Flora uses worsted weight yarn to make a suprisingly delicate romantic lace shawl. Incorporating 3 lace patterns, this shawl makes extensive use of cluster stitches to form pretty flower shapes.

Written in US terms, this pattern is suitable for advanced-beginner to intermediate skill levels. Includes written instructions and illustrative charts.

Materials:

450-500m worsted-weight yarn. Model shawl uses 5 skeins Pandora House ‘Tasmania Corridale’ (100% wool, 102m/45g)

USG-6/4mm crochet hook

Finished shawl measures approx 160cm tip-to-tip, and 85cm nape to hem, blocked. Can be resized by repeating first and/or third section.

With thanks to C Muralidhara for technical editing, and to the Ravelry test-knitting pool. Special thanks go to J Garde for detailed testing notes and support.