Cobblestone Lane

> To get notification about test > knitting opportunities, special > subscriber-only promotions and > discounts, and occasional freebies, [subscribe to the > Softyarn Designs newsletter.][1] ✨ Take **25% off** with code **cobblestone** through Sept. 23, 2026 ✨ Cobblestone Lane combines intermediate-level lace with sections of stockinette stitch for an engaging knit that results in a beautiful shawl. **The inspiration -** London, September 1893 You turn off a busy avenue, bustling with trams and horse carriages, onto a quiet cobblestone side street. Afternoon light glints off the paneled windows of gracious row houses and soaks into the jewel tones of a church’s stained glass. You can see dappled sunlight filtering through the trees that shade a leafy park at the end of the block. You walk towards the park’s gazebo, nearing the end of its season as a tea house. The summer heat has lifted and there is a hint of autumn in the air. Inside your market basket, you’ve brought your most intricate lace shawl to pull around you when the sun lowers in the sky; it will give just enough warmth to keep off the evening breeze, and you know your friend will admire your handiwork and the beautiful yarn. The thought of a cup of tea and a scone with your friend brings a smile to your face. You spot her walking towards you and wave. **The details -** This pattern has been thoughtfully prepared with helpful tips and links to foster success. It's been tech edited and test knitted to ensure a smooth, error-free knitting experience so you can embrace the stitches with confidence. Lace stitches are both fully written out and charted. **Size** Approximately 60”/150 cm inside edge, 96"/240 cm outside edge, 18"/45 cm depth, after blocking. **Gauge/Tension** 24 stitches and 28 rows to 4”/ 10 cm in stockinette stitch, unblocked. Getting exact gauge is not tremendously important, but if your gauge differs, the finished size and yarn usage may vary. **Supplies** Yarn: Two colors of fingering/sock yarn: Approximately 95 grams/416 yds/ 380 meters color 1 (teal in sample) and approximately 40 grams/170 yards/ 155 meters color 2 (variegated in sample). The sample was made with Megs & Co. Illumination, a 70% Merino wool/30% silk blend with 438 yards/401 meters per 3.5 ounce/ 100-gram hank, in colors are Siren and Crystal River Salmon Run. Other wool or wool-blend yarns would also work well for this design. Needles: US 6/4.0 mm or size needed to obtain gauge. The shawl is worked flat. It is possible to knit the shawl entirely on straight needles, but it will be more comfortable to use a long circular needle so that the stitches can spread out as the shawl grows. The sample was worked on a 40"/ 100 cm needle. Thousands of knitters have used my patterns to make hats, sweaters, and shawls that they love, and I cannot wait to see yours. If you post pictures on social media, please tag me! @softyarndesigns If you ever have any questions regarding the pattern, I’m always available via email and here to help if you get stuck! You can also find me on: [Instagram][2] [YouTube][3] [Pinterest][4] [Facebook][5] and my website, [www.softyarndesigns.com.][6] Happy knitting! Lena Many thanks to the fabulous test knitters of this pattern! I always announce test knitting opportunities in my newsletter, and like to include testers of various experience levels. Subscribe [here][7] to see the testing calls, plus get discounts on new patterns and more. Thank you to Kephren Pritchett, tech editor, and Naomi Parkhurst, whose lace design was used in this pattern. [1]: https://ravelry.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ab1d4f2a1943bc5e649746db8&id=48f85c6c39 [2]: https://www.instagram.com/softyarndesigns/ [3]: https://www.youtube.com/@SoftyarnDesigns [4]: https://www.pinterest.com/softyarndesigns/ [5]: https://www.facebook.com/softyarndesigns/ [6]: www.softyarndesigns.com. [7]: https://ravelry.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ab1d4f2a1943bc5e649746db8&id=48f85c6c39