The Lotus flower has long been associated as a symbol of purity and beauty by Egyptians scholars, Buddhists and Hindus. The flower has also been widely considered as a symbol of rebirth.

In Chinese Buddhist culture it symbolizes cleansing of the soul while turning into an outward beauty thus achieving the true nature of reality according to Buddhist belief.

Lotus Love is a traditional shetland shawl constructed from a simple garter body with a Lotus flower border that transforms the design from a simple triangle into a delicate lace hap.

Yarn
Pattern requires 348 metres/380 yards of MC and 272 metres/297 yards of CC. If you are substituting yarn then please use a yarn that has good drape.

Shown in Eden Cottage Yarn Linton Fingering in Main Colour (MC) “Hyssop” and Contrast Colour (CC) “Steel” (100% Falkland Merino; 100 grams; 400 metres / 436 yards). You will need one skein of each colour.

Needles
4mm 80cm circular needle

Notions
2 stitch markers

Gauge
22 sts & 28 rows to 4” / 10 cm in Stocking Stitch using 4mm needle

Finished Measurements
52 inches wide by 28 inches high