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Meiloorun : A half-circle shawl inspired by Hera Syndulla and her favorite Meiloorun fruit from the Star Wars universe, knit using a combination of garter stitch, Meiloorun Lace, and two-color brioche.

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Go stash diving for this ultimate Star Wars inspired shawl!! I highly recommend using solid or semi-solid yarns for this pattern for the stitches to really shine. My original color inspiration for this shawl is the Meiloorun fruit, found in many of my favorite Star Wars movies and shows. Go for a nice color fade, or choose high contrast colors for some amazing pops! The mini skein can be speckled or variegated, and any leftovers of 20g will work.

Skill Level:
Intermediate.

Techniques used:
knit, purl, yarn overs, knit decreases, brioche knit (brk), brioche purl (brp), brioche increases and decreases, Twisted German Cast On, Elastic Picot Bind Off, half-circle Pi shawl shaping.

Video Tutorial for Br4st dec: https://bit.ly/Br4stDec
Video Tutorial for Elastic Picot Bind Off: https://bit.ly/ElasticPicotBO

Construction Notes:
Here is another Star Wars inspired shawl pattern for you!! Inspired by Hera Syndulla, a Twi’lek Rebel pilot first seen in Star Wars Rebels, she was one of the first to begin the Rebellion against the Empire and was essential to the fight. Her favorite food is the Meiloorun fruit, and there is actually an entire episode dedicated to finding some for her to eat.

Diving into my stash, I found some gorgeous colors that look like a Meiloorun fruit. Fading from dusty pink to neon purple like the outside of the fruit rind, with a pop of green to mimic the stem of the fruit. The Pi shawl shaping technique, a la Elizabeth Zimmerman, which begins with very few stitches, doubles the stitch count at larger and larger intervals (i.e.: after 3 rows, then 6 rows, then 12 rows, etc.) to achieve its overall half-circle shape. You will explore different stitch patterns that are inspired by the shape of the fruit itself, blending your colors as your shawl grows. You will end with an Elastic Picot Bind Off that is a perfect way to end this shawl adventure.

I love gigantic half-circle shawls, they are so easy to wear! I love wearing mine draped over my shoulders with the bulk of the shawl around my back. You can also wrap it around your neck and shoulders for a daring accessory!

» One Size:
80” / 203 cm wingspan and 32” / 81 cm deep, measured after blocking.

» Gauge:
20 sts and 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm; measured in Meiloorun Lace stitch knit flat (taken after blocking).

MATERIALS:

» Yarn: Fingering / Sock weight

1659 yds / 1519 m
Color A: 71 yds / 65 m
Color B: 376 yds / 344 m
Color C: 418 yds / 383 m
Color D: 378 yds / 346 m
Color E: 416 yds / 381 m

» Shown in:
A: 1 skein Hedgehog Fibres Sock Minis in Potluck (green variegated; 90% Merino, 10% Nylon; 87 yds / 80 m per 20 g)
B: 1 skein The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Prairie Smoke (grungy pink; 70% Merino, 30% Silk; 428 yds / 391 m per 100 g)
C: 1 skein The Wool Kitchen BFL Bamboo in Frenchie (neon peach; 80% Bluefaced Leicester, 20% Bamboo; 437 yds / 400 m per 100 g)
D: 1 skein Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles in Pucker (neon red; 100% Merino; 400 yds / 366 m per 100 g)
E: 1 skein Robin’s Promise Yarn Co. Songbird Fingering in Midnight in the Heather (purple; 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 463 yds / 423 m per 100 g)

» Needles:
47” / 120 cm long US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles

Circular needles are used to accommodate a large number of stitches and for two-color brioche knitting. Adjust needle size as needed to obtain proper gauge.

» Tools:
15 stitch markers for noting pattern repeats, split ring or locking marker for decreasing brioche stitches, tapestry needle for weaving in ends, row counter or your preferred method of keeping track of pattern, locking stitch marker for noting MS of work (optional)

Many thanks again to Beata Jezek from Hedgehog Fibres, Candice English from The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers, Helen Reed from The Wool Kitchen, and Susan Dickinson from Robin’s Promise Yarn Co. for their amazing yarn support and inspiration!! Thank you to my tech editor Chaitanya Muralidhara (@beginswithac) for all her help in editing my pattern!! Also a HUGE thank you to all my Patrons and test knitters for their help in testing out this pattern!! Be sure to check out their projects for some serious color inspiration!!