Octameric shawl

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Octameric shawl is an exploration of brioche lace. The shawl starts with single colour brioche and then progressively introduces the brioche lace and then additional colours. To finish, brioche lace gives way to plain brioche and then to (non-brioche) lace. Four skeins of fingering weight yarn make this semi-circular shawl a generous size that can comfortably be wrapped around your shoulders.

Video tutorials are available to demonstrate the brioche lace technique.

The name 'octameric' refers to the eight-fold symmetry of the shawl. The rippled edge of the shawl is reminiscent of sea creatures which is fitting since most creatures with an eight-fold symmetry live in the sea.

For more details about the shawl you can see a video on my website.

**Materials:**

•   Fingering weight yarn in four colours, approximately 365m (400yds) of each.

•   3.5mm/US 4 circular needle with an 80cm/32” or longer cable.

•   5mm/US 8 needle (of any type)

•   Locking stitch markers or cable needle.

•   Tapestry needle to weave in ends.

**Size of finished shawl:**

Wingspan 230cm/92", depth 96cm/38.5”, relaxed after blocking.

**Gauge:**

Obtaining gauge is not essential, as long as you are happy with the fabric you are getting. Different gauge will affect the size of the finished object and the amount of yarn used. Gauge is 18 stitches and 21 rows in pattern in a 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4” square, relaxed after blocking.

The pattern has both written instructions and charts. Video tutorials are available.

For pattern support, please email me at leelamary.knits@gmail.com. You may also find me on Instagram as @leelamary or on BlueSky as @leelamary.bsky.social. If you would like to hear about future pattern releases, please join my mailing list.