This asymmetrical accessory has triangular shape and is worked from corner to side, beginning with few stitches and a series of increases. The stitch pattern is a combination of simple Lace Motifs and texture.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
Skills needed: Basic lace knitting: yo, ssk, k2tog, increasing into lace pattern.

In addition to the pattern, you will need the following materials to work the Thistle Bud Shawl:

YARN

PatricKnits Signature - DK Pure (90% Merino Superwash and 10% Silk, 260 m / 284 yds, 115 g / 4 oz) in Slate Blue: 2 skeins.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

Size 4 mm / US 6 straight needles and/or circular needle with cable length of 80 cm / 32 in. or size needed to obtain gauge.

7 stitch markers

GAUGE

19.5 sts & 27.5 rows = 10 cm / 4 in. worked in 17-st Thistle Bud Pattern after blocking. Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished size and yardage requirements.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Width: 127 cm / 50 in and Height: 82 cm / 32.5 in after blocking.