Crescent shawls don’t have to start with a stockinette portion! This shawl begins with twisted stitches alternating with a clever mock cable (no cabling involved) for a fresh, graphic look. It then opens up to a lacy floriate edge with a dramatic lower edge (dramatic points really are the best bit of a lace shawl, right?).

This shawl came about because someone very special (me mam) asked for a lace shawl for a big-number (that shall remain unspecified) birthday. I’m a terrible gift-knitter, but I couldn’t say no to such a request, and went to work to develop something wearable yet special. Maybe you’re a more generous person than I and will make this for someone special. Or just keep it for yourself. That’s what I’d usually do.

Sizing
58 (67)“/ 147.5 (170) cm across by 17 (19.5)”/ 43 (49.5) cm deep.
Shawl can be made bigger by repeating stitch patterns A and/ or C used as many times as desired. This will, of course, require more yarn.

Yardage Requirements
330 (450) yards/ 302 (412) m of fingering-weight wool or wool -silk blend yarn.

Sample is worked in Kettle Yarn Co. Islington in colorway Pink Panther.

Needles
US 6/ (4.00 mm) straight needles or circular needle, or one size smaller than size needed to obtain gauge.
US 7/ (4.50 mm) 40” (100cm) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Pattern Format
Written instructions and charts are provided for all stitch patterns used, so you can work from your preferred format.

Skill Level
Intermediate. All but one wrong side row of this pattern are knit/ purl ‘resting’ rows.