The Traveler’s Talisman was designed to wrap the wearer in comforting protection using color magic and mindful stitch patterns similar to knot magic!

A talisman is an object marked with magic signs and believed to bestow on its bearer supernatural powers or protection. Whether it is a talisman of luck or protection, a talisman is as strong as the belief of its owner. It merely strengthens the powers that already exist within that person.

The Traveler’s Talisman shawl encompasses qualities of luck and balance through the use green and grey color magic. These can be easily customized to suit any situation by referencing the included ‘Incorporating Color Magic’ guide!

Yarn
• Serena by Manos del Uruguay
60% Alpaca, 40% Pima Cotton
170 yards (155 meters) / 50 grams
• 1 hank color A / approx 100 yards used
• 1 hank color B / approx 100 yards used
• 2 hanks color C / approx 320 yards used
• Colors shown:
A = Green: S2302 English
B = Dark Grey: S2541 Smoke
C = Light Grey: S2437 Pearl

Needles & Notions
• 4.0 mm (approx. US 6) straight or circular
Or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle, blocking wires (optional)

Gauge
18 sts & 24 rows = 4” in St st, blocked

Finished Size (after blocking)
One Size: approx. 68” L x 17.5” W, blocked

BONUS! Companion Row Checker
Enjoy checking off each row as you go? This pattern includes my ‘Row Checker’ - a row by row breakdown of each step to follow along with.