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This shawl was inspired by a photograph of my friend’s beautiful Gazania flowers blooming in her garden. There is something so pleasing about seeing a striking flower in its glory, with vivid colours catching the eye and perfect patterned symmetry to each petal.

Gazania is a top-down crescent shawl designed with two contrasting colours. The main body is knitted in smooth, relaxing stockinette and then you start to grow the flowers row-by-row. Once the flowers are in full bloom, the contrast colour takes the lead to create a lacy leaf pattern along the border of the shawl.

The end result is a large, cozy shawl that encompasses the beauty and sanctuary of a peaceful summer garden.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted prior to release.

Stitches Used – Sl1 wyif, kyok, yo, knit, purl, k2tog, ssk, sl2tog-k1-p2sso

Sizes – One size

Measurements – The finished, blocked shawl has a wingspan of 63” (160cm) and a depth of 18.5” (47cm)

Materials

• Yarn A - 440yd / 400m, 3.5 oz / 100g 4ply yarn. The yarn used in the pattern pictures is Under the Olive Tree Knits Peristera yarn, 55% Bluefaced Leicester wool / 45% Silk in the Merlot colourway
• Yarn B - 440yd / 400m, 3.5 oz / 100g 4ply yarn. The yarn used in the pattern pictures is Under the Olive Tree Knits Peristera yarn, 55% Bluefaced Leicester wool / 45% Silk in Snow (Undyed)
• US size 5 (3.75mm) 32” (80cm) circular needle
• A tapestry needle for weaving in the ends

Gauge: 23 stitches and 32 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking

Pattern Testimonials

“I fell in love with the picture of this shawl, and I really love the way it looked when finished - it was absolutely beautiful. Everyone who saw me working on said it was the best one I have ever done. The pattern is well written” - Pat

“The gazania shawl is a great addition to your wardrobe , the lace leaf edging makes the shawl feel very delicate the colourwork keeps it bang on trend . A pleasure to knit with a great end result . Jemma from Under the olive tree knits produces stunning patterns that are great to knit and stylish, have never been disappointed with any of the patterns I’ve worked on” – Jacqueline

“Once again Jem has written an amazing pattern. The pattern is very clear and easy to follow. End result is just stunning” – Donna

“This is such a beautiful and versatile shawl – I just know I’m going to be wearing it all summer!” - Sabina

“Really beautiful and satisfying knit” – Holly*