Pegantha Parthenon is a modified Kite (triangle) shawl shaped by increases and short rows featuring lace and stockinette stitch.

This pattern has been inspired by the illustration of the species Pegantha parthenon (Slide #16: Pegantha, No. 1) in Ernst Haeckel’s book Kunstformen der Natur.

It is part of the Knitting Art Forms of Nature project.

Finished Size
55 x 31 in (140 x 80 cm) after blocking.