This shawl was inspired by the beautiful and hardy wild roses that stud the roadsides around our home. We gather the hips in the autumn, and enjoy their cheerful blooms in the Spring.

The shawl is worked sideways, in garter stitch, with slipped edges for smooth lines, and little points of lace edging roses.

I’ve included in the pattern instructions for a wee kerchief version and a big cozy oversized version like my Billet Doux Shawl along with the instructions for the sample in the photos.

I used Ulysse by De Rerum Natura, a light and springy Merino woollen spun from France. The colorway is Eucalyptus a cozy and mild blue green that I dearly love.

Sizes & Finished Length:
Kerchief: 52”/132 cm long
Mid-Size: 73”/185 cm long
Large: 102”/259 cm long

Yardage/Meterage:
Kerchief: 375 yds/343 m
Mid size: 505 yds/462 m
Oversized: 745 yds/681 m

Yarn:
Light DK weight yarn
Needles: Sizes US 6 /4 mm long circulars

Gauge in Garter Stitch:
19.5 STS per 4”/10 cm & 14 garter ridges per 4”/10 cm
Gauge must be measured on a blocked swatch.