Aira Shawl

Slender leaves and stems of aira grass work as a perfect canvas for its very delicate airy seed heads. They catch every gentle breath of summer wind, turning the meadow into a sea of twinkling gold and silver. Mesmerising dance and unique texture of aira - also known as silver hairgrass - were the inspiration behind this design.

Worked from corner to corner in an asymmetrical triangle shape, Aira Shawl offers a variety of textures to play with - from classic garter and stockinette to airy drop stitches and textured lace (both charted and written instructions provided). Generous size and optional tassels add an extra touch of boho to this piece. Knitting in stripes creates an entertaining project to work on, while two colors of fingering weight yarn complement each other in the pattern dreamed up specifically for them. Aira Shawl would of course work great with tonal to solid yarn, and it can also be used to highlight the beauty of one heavily variegated colorway.