Orange blossoms are considered a harbinger of good fortune, health, and joy. Over the years, the orange blossom has become a sign for eternal love. The fragrance is a classic scent of springtime in Florida and evokes thoughts of sunshine and delicate beauty.

The Sweet Scent of Orange Blossoms is a rectangular wrap knitted on the bias, which means that it is increased and decreased by one stitch every right side row. There are large sections of garter stitch stripes, with slipped stitch and mosaic stitch patterns to keep it interesting. An adventurous beginner will find the slipped stitches easy to memorize but will keep seasoned knitters interested.

Yarn Used:
Bad Sheep Fingering (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon, 462 yds / 422.5 m, 3.5 oz / 100g skein); fingering weight.

The sample used the Bad Sheep Fingering in Elinor, Garland, Talisman and Sundog.
The colors are as follows: Elinor (light green), Garland (dark green), Talisman (gold/orange) and Sundog (off white).

Yardage:
C1: Elinor; 347 – 393 yds / 317 – 359 m*
C2: Garland; 333 – 379 yds / 304 – 346 m*
C3: Talisman; 250 – 296 yds / 228 – 270 m*
C4: Sundog; 282 - 328 yds / 258 – 300 m*

Yardage estimates include 10% + those used in sample.

Needles:
US 5 (3.75 mm) circular, 24” (61 cm)

Notions:
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers to separate pattern repeats (optional) Lifeline thread (optional)

Gauge:
22 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm for Garter Stitch (swatch worked on US 5 needles after blocking).
22 sts and 34 rows = 4” / 10 cm for Stockinette Stitch (swatch worked on US 5 needles after blocking).

Size:
One size only, can be adjusted to suit personal sizing preferences by adding or subtracting repeats, especially sections of garter stitch.

Special Techniques:
Increases using m1
Decreases using k2tog
Slipped stitch patterns
Mosaic stitch patterns

Final Measurements:
Length of shawl: 91” / 231 cm after blocking
Depth of shawl: 22” / 56 cm after blocking

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.

Errata: These are the typos that went out 04/05 for those who wish to correct their current copies or want to reprint those sections.

Row 48: With C3, k2, (sl wyif, p1) x 4, …..

Row 64: ends with - p2, k2, sl wyif.

Row 125: Pick up C3, k2, m1, k8, …..

Row 192: With C4, k2, (sl wyif, p3) x 2, sl wyif, p1, ….