Are You Leafing Me Shawl

This is a patter for a knit wrap that features two stitches that come to us from Japan. The focal stitch features on of the many lace leaf patterns. The long intricate border stitch makes quite a statement. Both stitches are interesting and fun to knit. Combined, they make a beautiful shawl. The stitches, although they are Japanese, are easily learned by American knitters, especially those who love knitting lace. All symbols used are the ones familiar to Western knitters. Contained within the pattern are instructions for an optional crocheted edging.

Skill Level: Intermediate (assuming a basic knowledge of lace knitting).

The two stitches are both charted and written out line by line.

The sample was knit with Lorna's Laces Sportmate yarn, but any heavy fingering yarn or sport weight yarn will work for this pattern.

If you don't want to edge the shawl, you don't need crochet hooks