Falling Slowly
Create a stunning asymmetrical crescent shawl with the Falling Slowly pattern, featuring a beautifully crafted half-pi shaped body and intricate lace short rows.
The Falling Slowly shawl begins at the centre edge and is skillfully worked as a half-pi shaped design. The captivating double yarn over stitch pattern flows gracefully throughout the body, evoking the serene beauty of snow blanketing a tranquil winter landscape.
To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the shawl, the stripy lace border is meticulously created using German Short Rows. For added visual interest, I've opted for two contrasting colours; however, you can easily choose a single colour to reflect the calm and peace of quiet winter mornings, making this shawl versatile for any season.
Skills Required: This pattern is perfect for knitters looking to expand their skills. It includes (bolded skills are elaborated in the pattern): Garter stitch tab Cast-On, Lace knitting techniques including basic increases and decreases, as well as the intricate double yarn overs. You will also learn German Short Rows techniques and finish with a K2tog BO for a polished edge.
Yardage Requirements: To complete your Falling Slowly shawl, you will need approximately 680-720 meters (744-787 yards) of fingering weight yarn. This includes around 380-400 meters (416-437 yards) in your Main Colour (MC) and 300-320 meters (328-350 yards) in your Contrasting Colour (CC).
Sample Yarn Suggestions: For inspiration, I recommend using Petit Bout de Laine Sweet’Single SW, which is a luxurious 100% Merino yarn with 400 meters (437 yards) per 100-gram skein. For my sample, I selected the vibrant col. Fée Violette (purple, MC) paired with the warm, earthy Sable (brown, CC).
Whether you're an experienced knitter or looking to improve your skills, the Falling Slowly shawl pattern provides a unique opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind accessory that will surely turn heads. Download your pattern today and embrace the beauty of lace knitting!
