This is a great pattern for those who want to try their hand at lace, even rows do not have a lace pattern, so you can ‘rest’ your brain during those rows. The odd rows, however, require a bit of concentration and counting.
This pattern is charted and written with analytic written instructions row by row,, has been tested for errors by experience knitting testers.
Another yarn for the Lace First Hug is Malabrigo silkapa for the same dimentions and for a little bigger and more solid Malabrigo Rios.
I designed this shawl with a few things in mind but the inspiration, came from the memories by the warm and happier hug of my life, my son’s first hug,
I dedicate it to my be lovely and everlasting hug, my son’s first hug.

GAUGE
In garter stitch before blocking:
22 sts and 28 rows = 4x4” inches or 10x10 cm