Fenestra

Inspired by the magnificent rose windows of medieval cathedrals, Fenestra is worked from the center out, according to your choice of pi or half-pi shaping (the half-pi version is shown), beginning with a central flower motif and meandering through classic stitch patterns to a simple but elegant knitted-on edging. All of the stitch patterns are easily memorized, making Fenestra a perfect relaxing knit for the experienced knitter or a more challenging project for the advanced intermediate.

Pattern has been tech edited and tested.

Finished Measurements: Half-Pi version: 54" long × 27" deep Pi version: 54" diameter 

Yarn: Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud Lace  (lace weight, 100% Baby Alpaca; 440 yards/50g): Augusta 26796, 2 (3) hanks 

Needles: US 4 (3.5mm) DPNs, and 16", 24", and 40" circular needles, or size to obtain gauge

Notions: Yarn Needle; stitch markers; smooth, lightweight scrap yarn for Provisional CO (Pi version only); crochet hook for Provisional CO (Pi version only); pins; blocking mats & flexible blocking wires

Gauge: 17 sts and 40 rows = 4" in Chart B pattern, knit flat, blocked and relaxed 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Chart C pattern, knit flat, blocked and relaxed (Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished size and yardage requirements)

Notes: The pi shawl is worked center-out beginning with a circular cast-on; the half-pi version is knit from a garter tab cast-on. In both versions the center petal floral motif is shaped according to traditional doily construction; the pi version is knit with eight petals while the half-pi version is knit with five petals.

Lace patterns are charted only.