Lotus Mandala

Lotus Mandala is a striped semicircular shawl overlaid with a double cable motif radiating into a star or flower shape from a central point.

The design is inspired by the elegant curves of the lotus, which grow in the muddiest waters yet create a magnificent flower, and are thus rich in symbolism.

This lotus is made of a series of wedges which widen every other stripe, and transitions into a unique slipped stitch striped lace mesh, echoing the seed pod that follows the lotus bloom.

The pattern also includes a swatch on the last page, useful for trialing colour combinations and becoming familiar with the techniques.

The size of the shawl is adaptable, both the texture stitch and the lace sections can be worked to any size.

Suits fingering to sport weight yarn in yardage between approx 700m and 900m.

The design is charted only, with written notes.