Lady Igraine started with a vision when my dear friend, Andrea, of Lakshmi’s Dreams contacted me about having a King Arthur’s KAL in her group and wanted me to design a shawl using one of her new yarn lines. I adore reading about the medieval time period and especially the legend of King Arthur so this was meant to be! I chose the fingering weight Merinoyaksilk for its softness and fabulous drape, and Andrea dyed up the perfect red. I knew the shawl needed simple stockinette for the top portion with a rhythmic lace that could be adorned with placed beads. I hope you enjoy knitting this shawl as much as I loved designing it!

Finished Measurements
Fingering weight
Small: 54.5” (138 cm) across top and 15.5” (39 cm) deep
Large: 82” (208 cm) across top and 22” (56 cm) deep

Lace weight
Small: 54.5” (138 cm) across top and 14” (36 cm) deep
Large: 82” (208 cm) across top and 19” (48 cm) deep

Materials
Lace weight version:
Approx. 400 (750) yds (366 (686) m) total of lace weight yarn
US size 6 (4.0 m) 40” circular needle or larger

Fingering weight version:
Approx. 400 (750) yds (366 (686) m) total of fingering weight yarn
I used Lakshmi’s Dreams Singles MerSilkYak (120 g/4.23 oz, 524 yds/480 m, 65% merinowool, 20% silk, 10% yak); 2 skeins in the color Rubinrot
US size 7 4.5 mm 40” circular needle or larger

363 (553) size 6 beads (optional)
Crochet hook (0.8 mm) for optional beading
Tape measure or ruler
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers

Gauge
Fingering weight version:
22 sts and 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) in st st, blocked.
Lace weight version:
22 sts and 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) in st st, blocked.
To save time, take time to check your gauge.

I would like to give credit and thanks to my wonderful Tech Editor and dedicated testers who helped me to publish this pattern! I could not have done this without this team of wonderful knitters!

Tech Editor: gamerbabeknitter
Pattern Testers: pajara, tuerkis and stlwatrs