Acorn is a very modern take on a lace shawl, embodying the essence of ash alberg’s “Lace for All” aesthetic: A geometric, easy-to-memorize lace pattern worked in a heavier-weight, sheepy wool, resulting in a shawl that can (and should!) be worn by anyone. It’s triangular shape and garter stitch borders make it perfect for wearing bandana-style or over the shoulders. Instructions are provided both in chart and written form.

Finished Measurements

166.5 cm x 66 cm / 65.5” x 26”

Yarn

YOTH Yarns’ Daughter (100% Domestic Rambouillet & Merino wool blend; 302 metres / 330 yards per 150 g)

604 metres / 660 yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Natural Chocolate.

Needles

4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

Gauge

18 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (knit flat, in main body stitch, after blocking)

Notions

• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Darning needle
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

Contributors

• Photography, Hair & Make-up: Melinda Dela Costa
• Model: Lena Zinser
• Tech Editing: Marina Skua & Jessica Schwab
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

Acorn is one of the 10 modern, minimalist patterns featured in Issue 4 of Making Stories Magazine.

Issue 4 is available through our webshop in print and digital as well as in a subscription, through our Ravelry store as a digital version and our stockists.

About Making Stories Magazine

With Making Stories Magazine, we strive to feature companies and makers who focus on sustainability, transparency, fairness and equity in their work. We love telling their stories and hope to inspire and enable crafters to make conscious and informed decisions about the materials they use and the companies they support.