Looking for an elegant yet simple shawl to wrap around your shoulders on a summer evening? Or to keep your neck warm on a fall or winter day? Try this asymmetrical garter and lace shawl. Starting at one corner and finishing on a long edge, this pattern looks sophisticated but is easy to complete. The garter stitch and lace are perfect for showing off a beautiful tonal yarn.

Pattern includes notes, list of abbreviations, diagram, and written instructions.

This pattern is written for one skein of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light. The sample is shown in Whiskers (taupe). It’s also shown here in one skein of Ancient Arts Yarns Little Nettle Soft in Shy Orchid (pink).

Finished measurements: approximately 21 inches (53 cm) deep at middle point and 51 inches (130 cm) long across top edge, after blocking.

Skills required: increasing, decreasing, basic lace, blocking. Stitches used: k, p, sl1, kfb, k2tog, yo.

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