Forestière Shawl

Forestière Shawl is a delicate triangular shawl, worked from the top center down. The design features an elegant lace leaves motif along the edge, creating a light, organic finish inspired by woodland forms and natural textures. The simple body allows the leafy border to shine, adding just the right amount of detail and movement.

Level: Intermediate.

Sizes: 120 (140) cm / 47.25 (55)” wide, 56 (62) cm / 22 (24.5)” tall after wet blocking.

Both samples are shown in size 2.

Construction: The shawl is worked back and forth on circular needles, starting from the top center.

Yarn: Katia Alpaca Lace (70% Viscose, 30% Superfine Alpaca; 300 m (328 yds)/50 g (1.75 oz)), color 67 Malachite, 68 (87) g / 408 (522) m / 446 (566) yds.

For two-colors version: colors 90 Medium grey and 81 White, 1 ball of each color.

Needles: 4 mm (US size 6) circular needles, at least 80 cm / 31.5”, for working flat.

Notions: stitch markers, cable needle (optional), tapestry needle.