Living in the Bay Area, I’ve discovered many places in a very short time! Russian Hills is a neighborhood in San Francisco, with steep hills, charming side streets and a vibrant, colorful attitude.

The Russian Hills Shawl aims to recreate those hills with careful lace that mimics mountains and sidesteps.

This edging is worked first and goes so quickly because of its visible lace patterning. Later on, we pick up for the body and use garter and stockinette as a blank slate to wear around the body, letting the lace do the talking!

Inside the pattern you will find the Chart and Written Instructions, notes on how to modify the shawl to your yardage and a comprehensive abbreviation list to ensure you don’t get lost in Russian Hills. As always, the pattern has been tested and through the eyes of a technical editor.

Finished Sizes
58” wide (at inner edge), 80” wide (at outer edge), 18.5” tall centre spine

Yarn
Mrs Crosby, Hat Box (75% Superwash Merino, 15% Silk, 10% Cashmere, 317 yds per 100 g skein)

2 skeins in shade African Grey

Knitting Needles
US 7 / 4.5mm needles

Knitting Gauge (Blocked)
14 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10cm in St St, blocked.
1 lace repeat (50 sts, 36 rows) = 7” tall, 11” wide.

Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle.