According to legend, a Greek prince who married an Egyptian princess called Scotia, loved her so much that he decreed that her descendants should be called Scots. These eventually settled in Scotland (long story) and invented Tweed, Bagpipes and Kilts.

This triangular shawl is using three traditional patterns to separated by garter stitch rows. It is worked from the top down, starting with a simple Tweed stitch pattern. A mesh stitch border separates the final lace edging from the main body of the shawl.

The pattern works best with fingering / 4ply weight yarns and is ideal for those who like to experiment with colours and stitch patterns.

The size of the shawl is 55” x 29.5” or 140 cm x 75 cm, although these measurements depend on the yarn and needle size chosen and the degree of blocking.

Yardage requirements are approx.:

400 yds 365 m colour A (dark colour in sample shawl) plus 250 yds 230 m colour B (light colour).

The instructions are for one size only and are given both in written form and as charts.

Some experience with lace knitting will be useful and the skills required include k2tog, M1, slip stitch, ktbl.