The hibiscus flower is considered a very feminine flower and so is usually given or worn by women. In many cultures it symbolizes delicate beauty and grace. The purple color is associated with mystery and knowledge.
The yarn is in fact 3 strands of lace yarns held together throughout work in color combination and length (detailed in the pattern) to create the gradient effect

4 colors are used, each in the total amount of:

Yarn in 1500m/100g (1640yards/3.5 ounces) weight:
Pink: 315m/21g (345yards/0.74ounces)
Lavender: 600m/39g (654yards/1.35ounces)
Light blue: 600m/39g (654yards/1.35ounces)

Yarn in 1250m/100g (1367yards/3.5ounces) weight:
Blue: 590m/47g (645yards/1.65ounces)

Typo error fixed: last charted row of chart VI section D, is row number 127, not 128. An update alert was sent by email to purchasers. Thank you for understanding!