Motivational Speaker (Leo) is available individually and as part of the Zodiac Collection. 12 patterns inspired by each Zodiac sign.

Leos are audacious, intense, and loving. They are ruled by the heart and want to be recognized for their authentic selves. They are bold and confident, always trusting their instincts. Their actions are natural and effortless, making them charismatic and captivating. For this Zodiac sign, I pictured a shawl with a theatrical flair that could be used by a Broadway star.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
88 inches (220 cm) from side to side and 23 inches (59 cm) from top to bottom at deepest point (after blocking).

YARN
Main color (MC): 420 yards 384m of fingering weight. Contrasting color (CC): 300 yards 275m of light fingering weight.
Sample used 1 skein of Malabrigo Mechita (100% Merino; 420 yards 384m per 100g skein) in colorway Granada for MC and less than 1 skein of Malabrigo Sock (100% Merino; 440 yards 402 meters per 100g skein) in colorway Frank Ochre for CC.

GAUGE
16 st and 24 rows to 4” (10 cm) in Garter Stitch on US 5 3.75 mm needles after blocking.
The gauge isn’t crucial on this project, but differences will affect the finished size as well as the required yardage.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, blocking pins or wires, and markers.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
This top-down semi-circle shawl begins with casting on just 3 stitches and working a garter tab. The garter body it’s a relaxing one row repetition that increases 2 stitches every row. The contrasting color is added for a stripe and then is used for the lace border. The lace is easy and fun, but notice that you have to change the markers placement after row 15 of the lace pattern.
Pattern is offered with full written instructions and lace charts.