This rectangular stole features lace patterns representing the Ash tree: Drooping clusters of seed pods, elegant tooth-edged leaves, and small diamonds representing new growth. The first border is cast on and knit, and then the body of the stole is completed. Stitches are left on hold while the second border is knit. The two sections are then grafted together at the live stitches to finish the stole. Note that all lace is presented in CHART FORM ONLY.

The pattern will require approximately 800 yards of fingering weight yarn to complete as written. The sample was knit using Wooly Wonka Fibers Nimue Sock in the colorway Parchment. Kits are available to include a print copy of the pattern and the yarn, or just the yarn by itself, from Wall of Yarn.

The ash tree (whose Latin name is Fraxinus) was prominent in both Celtic and Norse lore, and is thought to represent the Great World Tree or Yggdrasil in Viking tales. Ash trees are associated with protection, power, health and courage, as well as matters related to the ocean. It is a strong wood and was traditionally used to make bows and spears, and later wagon wheels and other agricultural tools. Ash features prominently in the mythology of many fantasy books of the current era as being a ward against faerie, protecting humans from any fae seeking to harm them.