Spice Trade Shawl

From the pattern:

For me, the stitch patterns of this shawl evoke the sensual pleasures and inspiring architecture of a spice market in some far-off land. Let this half-pi shawl accompany you on your trips to the market (and everywhere else) for a bit of exotic luxury that will stay put no matter how far your travels take you.

Yarn

450 yds (410 m) lace-weight Shown: Malabrigo Lace in Cinnabar; 100% merino wool, 470 yds (430 m)/1.76 oz (50 g)

Needles

US size #6 (4 mm), or size to obtain desired fabric; 20 in circular (or longer) recommended US size #7 (4.5 mm), for working linen stitch (optional - this section may also be worked loosely on same needle size as rest of shawl)

Gauge

Not crucial to project

Notions

Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends); 15 stitch markers (optional)

Finished size

41 in (104 cm) by 17.5 in (44.5 cm)

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