In this pattern, I was inspired by Estonian lace and its use of nupps as textured, decorative accents.

For more information about Estonia and its lace traditions, I recommend checking out Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush, or any of the books in the Haapsalu series.

Description
Triangular shawl with nupp detail

Skill Level
Intermediate

Materials
Light fingering weight - 450 (950) yards, or 411 (869) m.

Shown in:
Swans Island Natural Colors Merino Fingering, 525 yards (583 m)/100 grams per skein, in colorway Mulled Cider - deep red, 1 (2) skeins

Sizes
Small: 41” (104 cm) wingspan; 21.5” (54.5 cm) depth.
Large: 56” (142 cm) wingspan; 29.5” (75 cm) depth.

Gauge
24 stitches and 38 rows / 4 inches (10 cm) in Column Lace Pattern, relaxed after firm blocking.

Suggested Needles
Size 5 US (3.75 mm) 32 - 40” (81 - 102 cm) circular needles

Special Techniques
Lace, nupps, knitted on edging.

Pattern is both written and charted.

Tech edited by Debbi Friend Spears.