So this is the final pattern in our series inspired by my travels in Summer 2016 (yes, I am that far behind on my pattern writing!) This pattern was inspired by a biking trip near Aviemore in the Scottish Highland where we came across a patch of beautiful Lady's Tresses orchids (yes, we do have orchids in Scotland!)
I absolutely love looking for unusual wildflowers, and finding wild orchids is always very special. Lady's Tresses shawl has a pretty floral motif and pointed edging, inspired by their delicate flowerheads. And the rest of the bike ride was very scenic too, through Scot's pine forest.
The shawl itself is very quick to knit, using less than 380yds / 350m of laceweight yarn. It starts with a garter stitch band shaped with short rows, then a band of floral lace which blends into a delicate lacy edging. Here's the pattern information:
Yarn: Gemini Knits 2 ply Laceweight Baby Suri Alpaca/Merino (50% Baby Suri Alpaca, 50% Merino, 1097 yards / 1200m per 100g)
Colourway Stormclouds
380yds / 350m required
Dimensions: 9" / 22.5cm
wide at the ends, 11" wide at the centre and 70" long.
Needles: US 6 / 4mm
circular needle.
Gauge: 16 sts =
4" / 10cm in stocking stitch after blocking.
Extras: Tapestry needle
for weaving in loose ends, mat and t-pins for blocking.
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