Funkia

Funkia – the charming Swedish term for the beloved hosta plant – often heralds the arrival of spring. Renowned as a favorite delicacy for rabbits and deer, protecting your funkia with a fine mesh can help ensure their beauty flourishes in your garden.

The Funkia triangular shawl is a stunning knitting pattern that beautifully showcases increases integrated into intricate leaf patterns over a delicate mesh background. Perfect for knitters of varying skill levels, this pattern is adjustable in size, allowing you to create a piece that fits your unique style. To achieve that coveted lacy effect, choose a needle size that complements your chosen yarn. This pattern comes with clear charted instructions, with the wrong side rows consisting entirely of purl stitches, ensuring a smooth knitting experience.

For our green shawl example, we used 120g of Lioness Arts BFL Sock yarn in the enchanting colorway ‘I’ll Never Grow Up’ [100% Wool, 437 yds/400 m per 100 g], knitted on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles. After careful blocking, this lovely shawl measures 145 x 75 cm (57 x 30 inches), making it the ideal accessory for any season.

The recommended gauge is 18/12 stitches per 10 cm in the mesh pattern, ensuring a beautiful drape and flow. Whether you’re looking to gift this exquisite shawl or keep it for yourself, the Funkia pattern is perfect for enhancing your knitting repertoire. Start your knitting journey today with this delightful pattern that combines sophistication and natural beauty, and let every stitch bring a little piece of spring into your life.