LOTUS BLOSSOM SHAWL Designed by Debbie O'Neill This shawl is composed of two panels which are sewn together to form a triangular shawl. Each panel is bordered by a lotus blossom lace pattern, and the main portion of each panel is worked in English mesh lace. A garter stitch edge has been incorporated into both lace patterns to help maintain the shape of the shawl. The overall effect is delicate and feminine. EXPERIENCE: Intermediate. SIZE: One panel is approx. 18" x56", while the other panel is 18" x 38". MATERIALS: - 9 balls of elann.com Luna. - 4.50mm (US 7) knitting needles, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE. GAUGE: 19 st and 22 rows to 4" in stockinette stitch. NOTES: Completed pieces may be slightly shorter than the schematic as the lace will stretch with blocking. Lotus Blossom Lace Pattern: Rows 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5: Knit. Row 6 (wrong side): K3, p1, * yo, p3, sl2, p1, p2sso, p3, yo, p1. Repeat from * to last 3 st, end k3. Row 7: K3, *k2, yo, k2, sl2, k1, p2sso, k2, yo, k1. Repeat from * to last 4 st, end k4. Row 8: K3, p1, *p2, yo, p1, sl2, p1, p2sso, p1, yo, p3. Repeat from * to last 3 st, end k3. Row 9: K3, *k4, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k3. Repeat from * to last 4 st, end k4. Row 10: K3, p1, *p1, k2, p3, k2, p2. Repeat from * to last 3 st, end k3. Row 11: K3, *k1, yo, ssk, p1, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, p1, k2tog, yo. Repeat from * to last 4 st, end k4. Row 12: K3, p1, *p2, k1, p3, k1, p3. Repeat from * to last 3 st, end k3. Row 13: K3, *k2, yo, ssk, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k2tog, yo, k1. Repeat from * to last 4 st, end k4. Row 14: K3, p1, *p1, k1, p5, k1, p2. Repeat from * to last 3 st, end k3. Row 15: K3, *k2, p1, k1, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k1, p1, k1. Repeat from * to last 4 st, end k4. Row 16: Repeat row 14. Repeat rows 1-16 as directed in the pattern. English Mesh Lace Pattern: Row 1 and all odd numbered rows (WS): K2, purl to last 2 st, end k2. Row 2: K3, * yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1. Repeat from * to last 2 st, end k2. Row 4: K3, * yo, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, yo, k1. Repeat from * to last 2 st, end k2. Row 6: K3, * k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1. Repeat from * to last 2 st, end k2. Row 8: K2, k2tog, * (k1, yo) twice, k1, sl1, k2tog, psso. Repeat from *s to last 7 st, end (k1, yo) twice, k1, ssk, k2. Repeat rows 1-8 as directed in the pattern.. Chart: Click here to download a printable PDF version of the chart for this pattern. INSTRUCTIONS: First panel (long rectangle): Cast on 77 st, loosely. Work 3 repeats of Lotus Blossom lace pattern. Work rows 1-5 of the Lotus Blossom lace pattern once more. The next row will be a wrong side row. Work 25 repeats of English Mesh lace pattern. Purl 1 row Knit 4 rows. Bind off loosely. Second panel (short rectangle): Cast on 77 st, loosely. Work 3 repeats of Lotus Blossom lace pattern. Work rows 1-5 of the Lotus Blossom lace pattern once more. The next row will be a wrong side row. Work 13 repeats of English Mesh lace pattern. Bind off loosely. Wash and block the panels to the dimensions shown in the diagram. Sew the panels together as shown in the diagram. Weave in all ends. Abbreviations: Yo - Yarn over, Ssk - Slip one stitch as if to knit, slip a second stitch as if to knit. Insert the left hand needle into the back of the two slipped stitches on the right hand needle, and knit the stitches together, K2tog - Knit two together, Sl2, p1, p2sso - With the yarn in front, slip the next 2 st together as if to purl through the back loop, p1, pass the 2 slipped st over, Sl2, k1, p2sso - Slip the next 2 st as if to knit two together, k1, pass the 2 slipped st over, Sl 1, k2tog, psso - Slip one stitch as if to knit. Knit the next two stitches together. Pass the slipped stitch over the stitches that were knit together as if to bind off. Please note this pattern is copyrighted material and the entire contents of this pattern are copyrighted as a collective work under the copyright laws of the United States. You may print a copy of this pattern for your own personal use and enjoyment, but editing, publishing, transmitting, e-mailing, posting it to a list service or database, or otherwise commercially exploiting this pattern is strictly forbidden. Copyright elann.com inc.