Country Chic

If you’re looking for the perfect yarn to elevate your knitting projects, look no further than **Araucania Botany Lace yarn**. This delightful yarn strikes a balance, being heavier than traditional lace weight and lighter than fingering weight, which results in stunning stitch definition that brings your creations to life.

For this **eye-catching half-circle shawl pattern**, I chose the beautiful colorway **(1656)**, which instantly evokes thoughts of springtime with its delicate hues. My goal was to craft a design that is both simple and casually elegant, making it suitable for knitters of varying skill levels who want to create something special.

The shawl is knit from the top down using **3.25mm needles**, allowing for a relaxed and enjoyable knitting experience. To ensure that the increases are nearly invisible, I utilized the **M1L and M1R methods** for the interior increases, resulting in a seamless finish that enhances the shawl's overall aesthetic. With just a single **100g skein** of this luscious yarn, you can create a masterpiece, as I nearly used the entire skein in this project.

Throughout the shawl, you'll find **rows of quatrefoil eyelets** at regularly spaced intervals, adding a touch of visual interest and texture to the design. The finishing touch to this lovely shawl is a **knit-on garter edge** that features a single eyelet in each right-side row, providing a lovely contrast to the body of the shawl. It’s a simple yet effective way to elevate your finished piece.

Once the shawl is blocked, it measures an impressive **43 x 19 inches (109 x 48.5 cm)**, making it the perfect accessory for any season. Whether you wrap it around your shoulders for chilly evenings or wear it as a stylish layering piece, this half-circle shawl is sure to become a beloved part of your wardrobe.

Try out this pattern and enjoy the beauty of knitting with Araucania Botany Lace yarn. Happy knitting!