The shawl is an asymmetric shallow triangle. The shawl body is worked from one side to the other. Approximately 50% of the yarn is used in the increase section, 50% in the final decrease section. In the decrease section one column of the lace pattern is bound off at the beginning of each repeat of the pattern, resulting in a saw-tooth edge on that side of the shawl. The shawl can be enlarged by working additional repeats of Chart 2. Instructions are included for enlarging.

A purl bindoff can be used in place of the crochet bindoff, if desired.

The shawl can be worked in laceweight, light fingering, or any other weight of yarn. The size can be enlarged (or reduced) by working additional (or fewer) repeats of chart 2. Since the size is adjustable, it is perfect for that special single skein of yarn or handspun.

Northern Exposure is the latest in my Hosta-inspired series of shawl designs. Hosta “Northern Exposure” is one of the Northern Series of Hostas developed in Michigan. Most varieties in the series are sports of “Elegans”. Northern Exposure grows in a large mound of foliage that is blue-green in the centre , with creamy margins or edges. The flowers are almost white and grow in clusters in late June and July. It is a staple in our garden.