Sophrosyne

Sophrosyne is the Ancient Greek virtue in which excellence of character and soundness of mind are held paramount. A person who embodies sophrosyne will also exhibit such qualities as moderation, temperance, purity, self-control. The Sophrosyne shawl begins with a simple garter stitch body. Rather than ending with a flashy lace border, the shawl finishes with an orderly mesh lace.

YARN • C1: 320 - 360 yd./290 - 340 m; C2: 220 - 250 yd./200 - 230 m. • Lace/2-ply • Harnie Hoolie’s Designs Soft Minky Warm Minky (37% Mink, 18% Cashmere, 12% Merino, 33% Viscose; 360 yd./330 m). • The blend of mink, cashmere, merino and viscose results in an extremely soft and elastic yarn, produces a soft halo that has a slight drape to it, but holds shape well. The yarn may pill as you knit.

SIZES • One size but can be easily adjusted to make smaller or larger through the body or border