Follow Your Arrow Shawl

Staying true to yourself is both comforting and challenging, much like the artful blend of knitting garter stitch and delicate lace. This exquisite shawl pattern offers a design that is both cozy and lightweight, featuring elegant arrowhead lace alongside textured garter ridges. Knit with a luxurious alpaca/silk blend yarn, this shawl not only provides warmth but also boasts remarkable strength and a beautiful shine, reflecting the unique characteristics that make you who you are. Create your shawl with love, wear it with pride, and let it inspire you to follow your arrow wherever it may lead.

Pattern Notes: This shawl is specifically designed to make the most of that one special skein of fingering weight yarn that you adore. If you happen to have more than 400 yards (365 meters) of yarn and wish to knit a larger, more enveloping shawl, fear not! There are sections within the pattern instructions that can be easily adjusted and expanded to accommodate your creative desires.

Materials: The sample shawl features 2 skeins of Sierra Rose Alpacas Fingering Weight yarn in the stunning colorway Orion’s Silver Knight (90% alpaca, 10% silk; 200 yards/182 meters per 56 gram/2 oz skein). For this pattern, you’ll need approximately 400 yards (365 meters) of a high-quality fingering weight alpaca/silk blend yarn that you love, ensuring that your finished piece is not only beautiful but also extraordinarily soft and warm.

Whether you're an experienced knitter or just starting on your knitting journey, this pattern is perfect for showcasing your skills while embracing your individuality. Enjoy the therapeutic process of knitting, and share your completed shawl within the vibrant knitting community to inspire others as they embark on their own creative pursuits!