Inspired by a trip to Iceland in June 2009. The Icelandic laceweight yarn was purchased at Alafoss. I started knitting in Seyðisfjörður, ripped it out and started again in Akureyri.

As usual I changed my mind about minor details as I went along - the flat photo below is the most accurate representation of the final design.

The shawl starts and ends with a single stitch and is worked in one piece.

The charting is not too complex - but you need to jump between charts as the border triangles are charted separately.

 

Knit on US6/4mm needles using 4 balls of Ístex Loðband Einband Icelandic laceweight yarn col 0008 grey, approx. 985yds/900m.

Finished dimensions after blocking: 27in/68cm x 88in/224cm

 

The pdf includes charts and instructions for the pattern as pictured here, and charts and instructions for a rectangular version with a zigzag lace border and plain edges.

 

English and French versions of the pdf are available. With thanks to Christine Chochoy for the French translation.

 

€7.00

 

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