Magician Lake…the name holds an air of mystery. One envisions foggy evenings and a haunted island. But in truth, the only mystery about Magician Lake is how it has remained unknown to much of the Midwest. It wasn’t always unknown, however. Originally named Silver Lake due to the appearance of the marl-rich lake bottom, Magician Lake has been a part of Michigan’s history since well before the territory became a state. Several theories attempt to explain the name change, but no one is really sure why it became Magician Lake.

Located in southwestern Michigan, Magician Lake is a natural lake near Dowagiac in Cass County. It is part of the Sister Lakes region of Michigan.

This shawl is a relaxing knit with an easy-to-memorize repeat and is constructed asymmetrically, which allows the knitter to blissfully knit until it’s time to bind off. The squishy garter body allows a meditative zen while the lace sections add a little bit of interest.