Elli is a Crone Goddess, personifying old age and wisdom. But Elli also holds a secret strength that defeats the mighty Thor. You see, Thor underestimated this sweet old woman and agreed to arm wrestle her as a test of strength. Elli won the match, and later Thor found out her secret: no one can defeat old age. Elli’s clever wisdom won over brute strength, showing that age doesn’t equal frailty. Older women carry with them a lifetime of knowledge, experience and inner strength.

This shawl may look like a ‘granny shawl’ to the uninitiated, but a closer look shows practical knowledge paired with creative life experience. Garter stitch gives extra warmth with its insulating ridges, and it is knit with the warmth and softness of merino, mohair and silk. The Crone knows this will keep the wearer warm and cozy. The lace section demonstrates strength of mind and weaving of webs as the crone shares her knowledge with her community in a beautiful combination of stitches.

Explore the crone within you while knitting the Elli Shawl.

Yarn Requirements: 800 yards of fingering weight superwash merino, and 800 yards of lace weight merino silk. These will be held together throughout the pattern.

The peach toned shawl is made with Rhichard Devrieze Peppino in Changeling with Sugarbush Yarns Drizzle in Peach Sprinkle. The purple shawl is made with Araucania Huasco Hand Painted Sock in Andean Condor with Sugarbush Yarns Drizzle in Monsoon Mauve.

Pattern can also be purchased as a kit through Spun Fibre Arts here.

Errata: pattern says to use 5mm/US6. Should be 5mm/US8.