Forestière Shawl

Forestière Shawl is a delicate triangular shawl, worked from the top center down. The design features an elegant lace leaves motif along the edge, creating a light, organic finish inspired by woodland forms and natural textures. The simple body allows the leafy border to shine, adding just the right amount of detail and movement. Forestière Shawl is part of the Forestière Collection, a series inspired by the quiet beauty of the forest and the intricate patterns found in nature. **Level:** Intermediate. **Sizes:** 120 (140) cm / 47.25 (55)” wide, 56 (62) cm / 22 (24.5)” tall after wet blocking. *Both samples are shown in size 2.* **Construction:** The shawl is worked back and forth on circular needles, starting from the top center. **Yarn:** Katia Alpaca Lace (70% Viscose, 30% Superfine Alpaca; 300 m (328 yds)/50 g (1.75 oz)), color 67 Malachite, 68 (87) g / 408 (522) m / 446 (566) yds. For two-colors version: colors 90 Medium grey and 81 White, 1 ball of each color. **Needles:** 4 mm (US size 6) circular needles, at least 80 cm / 31.5”, for working flat. **Notions:** stitch markers, cable needle (optional), tapestry needle. **Gauge:** 18 sts and 33 rows to 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch, using 4 mm (US size 6) needles, after wet blocking. **Techniques used:** casting on, knitting, purling, increases, decreases, twisted stitches, cables, elastic cast off.