This pattern was originally published as a collaboration with Wonderland Yarns & Frabjous Fibers for the May 2022 Garden Society Blossom Club. It was inspired by the Great Occidental Butterfly as described in Volume 5 of “The Naturalist’s Miscellany” by George Shaw published in 1794.

The shawlette is knitted bottom up and the pattern includes both charts and written instructions. It is appropriate for the Advanced Beginner or Intermediate Knitter. The pattern includes two special stitches which have written instructions. Knitters should be comfortable with cables or willing to explore tutorials to help guide them with the basics of cable stitches.

Materials Needed

• US Size 5/3.75mm 24” or 32” Circular Needle
• Approximately 340 yards of sport weight yarn
• Cable Needle
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Blocking Mat and Pins

Finished Size: Height = 15in/38cm, Width = 44in/112cm

Knitters can choose to increase the size of this shawl by using a different yarn weight and/or additional yardage. Instructions are included for the additional repeats needed if this option is chosen.