Delphi Shawl Crochet Pattern

The Delphi shawl is named for the location where the Pythian Games, one of the four Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece, were held. These games honoring Apollo were held every 4 years, 2 years after the Olympiads, and the winner was awarded a laurel wreath (the Olympic games honored Zeus with an olive wreath as the prize for the winner):
• The fans signify rays of sunshine for Apollo, believed by the ancient Greeks to be the god of sun & light.

The ch3 loops represent the athletes competing in the various events.
The lower border of “laurel tips” represent the laurel wreath given to the winner.