Skyline Shawl

Skyline Shawl is a delicate crescent-shaped lace shawl that showcases the stunning Lotus Lace pattern. Worked from the bottom up, this shawl uses short row shaping to create its graceful curve. More intricate than its companion Waveline Shawl, Skyline Shawl requires a bit more attention but rewards the knitter with a breathtaking final piece. Knit in luxurious hand-dyed fingering weight yarn, it's perfect for a summer evening out or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Finished Measurements

• Length along top edge after blocking: 57 inches (145 cm).
• Depth from top edge to center of bottom edge after blocking: 15 inches (38 cm).
• Depth from top edge on side edge after blocking: 8 inches (20 cm).

Gauge

14 sts/22 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Materials Needed

• Fingering weight wool blend or 100% wool yarn.
• Approximate yardage: 400 yds (365 m).
• US #7/4.5mm circular needle (29-inch length or longer) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Darning needle.

Yarn Used

Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light [100% merino wool; 420 yds/384 m per 100g]; color: Mineral; 1 skein.

Techniques

• Lace knitting
• Stockinette stitch
• Short row shaping

Pattern Notes

The shawl is worked from the bottom edge up, with easy short rows shaping the crescent form. The Lotus Lace pattern is slightly more complex and requires some focused attention, but the result is a stunning lace design. Ideal for knitters who enjoy a mix of lacework and shaping techniques.