Inspired by traditional Shetland hap shawls, Orama makes a stunning visual impact using deceptively simple techniques. Orama is a large eye-shaped lace-weight shawl knit in the round from the center out. The center “pupil” of the shawl features concentric rings of simple eyelet lace and stockinette. The shawl then continues in contrast color garter stitch. The “wings” of the shawl are worked with short rows.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 31” x 60” / 79 cm x 152 cm

MATERIALS
Yarn: John Arbon Textiles Appledore Lace (lace weight; 40% Devon Closewool, 40% Romney, 20% Exmoor Blueface); 300 yds / 275 m per 50 g skein.
C1: Quench, 2 skeins
C2: Ellis Bitter, 4 skeins

OR

C1: approx. 600 yds / 500 m lace weight yarn
C2: approx. 1200 yds / 1000 m lace weight yarn

Needles:
US 4 / 3.5 mm DPNs and circular needles (40” / 100 cm)
US 5 / 3.75 mm DPNs

Notions: 3 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
24 sts and 32 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette in the round on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles after blocking.

24 sts and 40 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch in the round on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles after blocking.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested.