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Te Manawakura Shawl (Te reo Maori for The Muse) is an asymmetrical triangular shawl with alternating bands of garter stitch and lace. The lace bands are textured with cables that form large floral motifs. Bobbles between blooms are like buds just waiting to flourish.

I believe that there is a Fibre Muse in all knitters; a Fibre Muse is anyone who uses fibre to fulfill a personal desire or goal. We all knit for different reasons, so I have identified four types of Fibre Muse. The Mystic knits as a form of self-care; the Dreamer, self-expression; the Seeker, self-discovery; and the Giver, selflessness. With four such diverse muses, how can one shawl be perfect for every knitter?

Are you a Mystic who uses knitting as a form of meditation? The garter sections are ideal for mindful reflection. Are you a Dreamer who loves that her beautiful knitwear lets her stand out from the crowd? The bands of cabled lace will impress your friends and strangers alike. Are you a Seeker who is always learning about herself? Then the combination of techniques in this shawl will make your heart sing. Or are you a Giver, always thinking of other people before yourself? Any friend would be touched to receive this lovely shawl as a gift.

Whichever Fibre Muse thrives in you, this shawl was designed with you in mind.

PATTERN INFORMATION:

Yarn:

• 920 - 1060 yd./840 - 970 m Fingering/4-ply yarn
• Imogene Big Bad Yarn Soft Mérinosdes îles Malouines (100% Merino; 437 yd./ 400 m; 100 g) 3 Skeins in “Meet Francoise”
• Merino yarn is elastic yet sturdy. When wet, it blooms out nicely and holds its shape after blocking.

Needles:

• US 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge, 36-in./90 cm circular needle.
• A long circular needle is recommended in order to accommodate the large number of stitches as the shawl grows.

Gauge:

• 24 sts and 48 rows = 4 in./10 cm in Garter Stitch with needle size and after blocking.
• One repeat of the Fibre Muse Lace pattern equals 2 in./5 cm by 2.5 in/6.25 cm.
• Gauge is not crucial to this project, but varying gauges will affect yardage and final measurements.

Other Notions:

• Stitch markers
• Darning/tapestry needle

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit to ensure that the pattern is as clear, correct and consistent as it can be. However small details can still slip us by so if you have a pattern support question, send an email to fdanoy@arohaknits.com and we’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours.