I named this generously sized shawl after North Point, home of the Animal Flower Cave in St Lucy: Barbados’ most northern parish. Inspiration came from the torrents of the Atlantic Ocean that roll over the rocky shelf-like structures below
the caves.

The wrap begins with a provisional crochet cast on. After that, there are vertical eyelet-defined columns of rib that, like the sea, change into diagonal waves that tumble across the centre of the design before soothing verticals restore calm once
again.

The lace and rib shawl consists of two pieces worked flat in an Aran weight yarn that are grafted together at the centre. Adding the i-cord cast ons and tubular side edges gives it a subtle, professional finish.

However you describe it: shawl, stole or wrap North Point isn’t your typical heirloom lace but a statement
piece of knitwear that will elevate any outfit.

Finished Measurements
Finished wrap measures 63 cm wide x 216 cm (24.5 in wide x 85 in long) excluding i-cord edges

Skill Level
Intermediate

Materials Needed
1500 m Aran weight yarn.
Shown here in Erika Knight Wild Wool, shade Amble.
This yarn is an unusual blend of 85% wool 15%
viscose (derived from nettle fibre) 170m (186 yds) /
100g.

Needles
One 80 cm long 5.50 mm (US 9) circular
One 80 cm long 5.00 mm (US 8) circular or size
needed to achieve stated tension.

Also needed
Crochet hook for provisional cast on
Darning needle for sewing in ends and grafting

Tension
17 sts and 25.5 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over
main rib lace pattern using 5.50 mm (US 9) needles or
size needed to achieve stated tension.

17 sts and 28.5 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over
travelling lace pattern using 5.00 mm (US 8) needles
or size needed to achieve stated tension