Delphic Grove Shawl

Delphic Grove Shawl by Megan Dial

What is Being Made

The Delphic Grove Shawl is an elegant knitted wrap designed by Megan Dial. This intermediate-level shawl measures 59 ½ inches (151 cm) in length and 19 ½ inches (49.5 cm) in depth, making it a versatile accessory suitable for draping gracefully from the shoulders. The design features lace patterning that creates a dappled, grove-like aesthetic with mysterious and elegant visual movement throughout the fabric.

Design and Construction Techniques

This shawl is worked from side to side, a construction method that allows for continuous stitch pattern repeats across the width of the garment. The design incorporates a vine-like border that contributes to the sense of movement and elegance characteristic of the piece. The lace patterns can be worked from either written text instructions or charted diagrams, providing flexibility for knitters who prefer different pattern-reading methods. The shawl is constructed by casting on 134 stitches and working through 14 complete repeats of a 40-row chart, creating the full dimensions of the finished wrap.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Delphic Grove Shawl features lace stitch patterns that form the primary visual interest of the design. These lace patterns are presented in a 40-row chart that is repeated 14 times throughout the construction. The vine-like border element is integrated into the overall stitch pattern work, contributing to the flowing, organic aesthetic of the finished piece.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This shawl is designed to be knitted with 3 hanks of Valley Yarns Charlemont, a luxury blend yarn consisting of 60% Fine Superwash Merino, 20% Mulberry Silk, and 20% Polyamide. Each hank provides 439 yards (401.5 meters) and weighs 3 ½ ounces (100 grams). This yarn composition creates a feather-light fabric with excellent drape and flattering qualities. The shawl accommodates both 3-ply and 4-ply yarn weights, offering some flexibility in yarn selection while maintaining the intended finished dimensions.

Needles and Notions

The pattern calls for Size 1 US needles (2.25 mm) to work with the fine yarn weight. Knitters should adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge for their specific yarn and tension. The pattern includes finishing notions such as weaving in ends and blocking to finished measurements. An optional finishing technique involves folding the blocked shawl with right sides together so the short ends meet, with a measurement of 12 inches (30.5 cm) noted for this step.

Finishing

After completing all chart repeats, bind off loosely to maintain the elegant drape of the lace fabric. Weave in all ends and block the shawl to the specified finished measurements. The optional folding technique provides an alternative presentation method for the finished wrap.