Aspen Shawl pattern

“Inspired by nature and the Estonian and Orenburg knitting traditions, this shawl is a joy to knit. Named for the leaves on the aspens in the Rockies, it is a nice project for gently shaded hand-painted yarn. This shawl is knit from the lower point up and the border is worked after the body is knit." ~Joan

Size:
Blocks to 90"/229 cm wide x 46"/117 cm long. Adjust size by changing the needle size.

Yarn:
Fingering weight, sample made with hand-painted Henry’s Attic Carrera (454 g, 2,000 yds/1,829 m).
One color: 1,300 yards/1,190 m.

Needles and Notions:
US 5/3.75 mm or size to achieve gauge.
Stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Skills:
Following a chart (optional), lace knitting, picking up stitches, grafting.

Written/Charted:
Charted with written support.

Design by Joan Sheridan

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