Mariam

Mariam is named after one of my daughters who is as flowery and pink and purple as you can dream. This shawl, knit top down in a rounded triangle shape, uses texture and lace to create a floral design. This is a large, cozy piece that does not sacrifice delicacy for warmth. The texture is simple to memorize and the lace pattern is uncomplicated, making this a relaxing project for an experienced knitter, or an excellent choice for a first shawl. Make in two colors or one, with or without a beaded edging.

I have included a download of the charts by themselves with the purchase of the pattern for folks who want to be able to see it larger than life.

Materials:
for one color shawl - approximately 735 yards / 675 meters fingering weight yarn

for two color shawl - Main Color (MC) approximately 490 yards / 450 meters fingering weight yarn

Contrast Color (CC) 245 yards / 225 meters fingering weight yarn

approximately 400 size 6/0 round beads (optional, for beaded variation on edging)

Final Measurements: approximately 80 inches / 203.5 cm across and 25 inches / 63.5 cm deep

Skills Required: Increasing and decreasing, picking up and knitting stitches.

Yarn weight: Fingering (14 wpi) 

Gauge: 19 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Field of Flowers Stitch

Needle size: US 7 - 4.5 mm

Languages: English