Lotus Flower shawlette is a simpler version of the Lotus Challenge. The lotus flower rises from the muddy water to create a beautiful and pure flower, a metaphor for the ability to rise above a bad situation or to make something beautiful amid unfavorable circumstances.

If you are already familiar with stacked increases and decreases, this pattern is a great way to explore their potential for creating intricate shapes and colorwork without stranding or intarsia.

If you are new to these techniques, you can find introductory tutorials on youtube:
Knit Tips: How to do Stacked Decreases
Knit Tips: How to Do Stacked Increases
KYOK Demo
Weave in ends as you go:

Edited by Liz Rolle
Photos by Beth Shepherd Peters

Finished Size: 50 x 17˝ (127 x 43cm)
Yarn: The Verdant Gryphon Bugga! 412 yards per 4.3 oz. (377 meters per 122 g.)
MC: 350 yards (320 meters) in color Purple Sea Ucrhin
CC: 50 yards (45 meters) in color Golden Poison Frog
or equivalent amount of sport weight yarn

Needles: Size 6 (4mm) 32˝circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 18 sts and 32 rows in stockinette stitch = 4 x 4˝ (10 x 10 cm) square.

Other Materials: Sewing needle, pins, damp cloth, and iron for blocking.