The aesthetic of the Frostdrake Shawl is inspired by the formation of ice crystals as water freezes. The juxtaposition of different colors and fibers in fingering and worsted weight yarns lends contrast and textural interest, and repeated geometric themes visually “crystallize” the ice reference. Exquisitely detailed, the Frostdrake Shawl has regal drape and beautiful movement.

This pattern includes full instruction set in both Charted and Written form, as well as an (optional) lace edging shaped with short rows. The optional edging is knitted as part of the main shawl body (no seaming).

Yarns

• 1260 yds (1150 m) fingering weight yarn (MC/main color)
• 480 yds (440 m) worsted (or DK, sport or fingering) weight yarn (CC/contrasting color)

Gauge
24 st’s x36 rows in 4” square in stockinette stitch (blocked). Gauge is not critical for this project, however, it affects final dimensions

Needles & Notions

• 4mm (US 6) circular needles with 40” (100 cm) or longer cord
• 4 stitch markers (to track panels)
• (optional) about 280 stitch markers for optional short row edging, if using Japanese method (neither Wrap & Turn nor German methods require stitch markers)
• Blunt tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Size (Blocked)
48” (122 cm) square