Flourish: A Knitted Triangle Shawl

flour·ish: \ˈflər-ish, ˈflə-rish\ verb: to grow luxuriantly noun: a decorative or finishing detail; a luxuriant growth or profusion

All these definitions of flourish apply to this dramatic shawl, knit from the top down at a larger gauge for a more modern look. Cascading from the center out, the large, bold leaves make a lush statement, especially knit in a jewel-toned color.

Pattern contains charted instructions for three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Size can easily be adjusted by using different size needles and yarn of different weights or by adding pattern repeats. This pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience (intermediate level)

Approximate measurements after blocking and required yardage: Small: 40" wide x 16" deep (210 yds) Medium: 50" x 24" (320 yds) Large: 58" x 28" (400 yds)

Samples shown in Madelinetosh Pastoral in Bosphorous (Small, blue), The PluckyKnitter Silk Merino Aran in Ginger (Medium, orange), and Madelinetosh Vintage in Duchess (Large, purple). Large size uses almost exactly 400 yds; less edge rows may be worked if you find yourself running out of yarn and do not wish to use another skein.

Suggested substitute yarns are shown below.