In Newfoundland and Labrador, storytelling is a way of life – from the songs we sing to the jokes we tell, even the conversations we have around the dinner table at the end of the day. And as knitters, those stories get woven into every piece we create and wear (or pass on to someone else).

“Marguerite” is a DK weight shawl inspired by the historical figure of
the same name, who, in 1542, was abandoned on the Île des Démons (now known as Quirpon, an island off the coast of the Northern Peninsula) while en route to Quebec. The shawl features a mixture of garter and lace designs, symbolic of the strength and femininity Marguerite represents. The pattern includes both charted and written instructions, with an easy-to-remember lace repeat throughout.

This shawl was originally designed for Cast On! Cast Off!’s 2024 retreat. To purchase a print copy and/or kit, please visit https://shop.castoncastoff.com/kits/

materials.
Yarn Requirements
Approximately 520yds/476m of DK weight yarn.
Sample showin in Julie Asselin Leizu DK, 90% SW Merino, 10% Silk. 260yds/238m per 115g skein. Two skeins required.

Needles & Notions
4.5mm (US 7) needles for working flat.
Stitch marker.

gauge.
19 sts and 34 rows = 4”/10cm.
In Garter stitch with 4.5mm (US 7) needle

sizing.
One size
Wingspan: 52”/132cm
After blocking.

skill level.
Advanced Beginner
Skills Required: Knit, purl, increasing, lace knitting,
chart reading.