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Inspired by spring, this pretty shawl features gently rippling stripes and a border of graceful blossoms. Pair a solid with a lovely variegated or gradient, and let the fun begin!

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About the Pattern:

Nine Blossoms begins with a solid garter-stitch triangle. The next section is knitted in waves of garter-stitch stripes, with occasional eyelet rows. These stripes allow all of the colors in a variegated or gradient yarn to peek through. As you knit, i-cords are worked along both edges for tidy color changes.

Should you wish to customize the size of your shawl or substitute a different weight yarn, instructions for adjusting the size of the body are included.

The shawl finishes with a border of lace blossoms that create gentle waves along the edge. Warning: if you enjoy lace knitting, watching the blossoms grow beneath your fingertips is addictive!

Instructions are fully written. There are two optional charts, plus a photo tutorial for the bobble in the center of each blossom.

Measurements:

Wingspan: 61”/155 cm
Depth: 28”/71 cm
Instructions for customizing the size are included.

Yarn:

Approximately 950 yds/869 m fingering-weight yarn in Colors A-C as follows:

• 600 yds/549 m in Color A (for solid areas and stripes - a solid or semi-solid yarn is recommended)
• 300 yds/274 m in Color B (for stripes - you can achieve different effects depending on whether you use a solid, variegated or gradient yarn)
• 50 yds/46 m in Color C (for accent stripes before and after the blossom border)

Tools:

• US size 4/3.5 mm circular needles (or size necessary to achieve gauge), preferably at least 24”/61 cm in length
• US size 5/3.75 mm circular needles (or one size larger than that necessary to achieve gauge), preferably at least 24”/61 cm in length
• 11 Stitch markers (including 1 in a contrast color)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Pins for blocking

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