Lupins – reliable flower garden stalwart, roadside weed, braided riverbed pest, and nitrogen fixing beneficial. Where I live lupins fill all these categories admirably, putting up cheerful spires all summer long until the first frost, whereupon it collapses into an untidy heap. Whatever your position is with regards to the humble lupine – no creature is perfect – so I’m sorry, but not sorry, about the lupins.

This pattern uses cable and lace stitches to create textural interest. The lace pattern is worked on both right and wrong side rows. If you choose to use a laceweight yarn, you may wish to begin with a slightly smaller needle size.

You must be able to read a chart to complete this pattern.