note: this purchase is for a pdf pattern. you will receive a download link upon purchase.

apples are such a versatile fruit, and a true symbol of harvest season in canada. store them in cold cellars for juicy vitamin c all winter long, toss them into soups and desserts, or preserve them in jams, butters, and dried slices. the many varieties have distinct tastes and textures, so if you’re lucky enough to live near an orchard, be sure to take advantage of tasty samples.

this shawl can be similarly versatile, with your yarn choice being the biggest determinant of who exactly might steal it from you to wear. while the lace is definitely not a social knitting project for the average knitter, the end result is worth every focused moment!

needles: US 5 (3.75mm) 32” (80cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

yarn: 610 yards (560 metres), 125g of light fingering weight yarn 
sample shown uses helene magnusson’s gilitrutt (100% icelandic lambswool, 122 yards 112 metres, 25g) in volcanic red x 5 skeins

notions: tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers

gauge: 20 stitches x 22 rows = 4” (10cm), over main lace, blocked

TRY THIS YARN: roots fingering