Was Anne of Green Gables a part of your childhood? Or maybe you found the peculiarly calming tale later in life? Either way, it remains a favorite among many. One of the main themes that always stands out to me is how Anne uses observation of nature to ground herself through difficult times. The blossoming cherry tree outside her window at Green Gables was a symbol of this ability to me, and as I read through the book with my kids this last time, I had a vision of a stately lace shawl with an all-over flowery lace motif to represent the Snow Queen.

This free pattern is part of our Book Club Read and Knit Along, hosted on Facebook. All are welcome to join at Maritime Family Fiber Books and Wool.

Note - the sample shawl is made with two skeins of yarn. If you would like to make a wider or longer shawl, the lace repeat is a multiple of 14 stitches, so you may add a multiple of 14 to make the shawl wider, and of course keep going for the length you’d like.

The lace chart only shows right side rows. All wrong side rows are purled.