The Peltier shawl is named after a beautiful lake located close by our new house. Having lived in the suburbs nearly all of our lives, it’s become such a joy to take a short walk to a pretty lake, and enjoy its beauty and the surrounding views in our new little city.

On one such visit I felt inspired to knit a shawl to reflect the beauty of the lake. I chose the lace ribbon stitch used in the body of the shawl because it reminds me of the ripples in the water that occur when a light wind passes over it. And then when the sun begins setting, it’s even more beautiful.