Honey Island

The Honey Island Swamp is renowned as one of the most pristine and captivating swampland habitats in the United States. Surrounded by majestic ancient cypress trees and teeming with diverse wildlife, the Honey Island Swamp comes alive during the eerie and atmospheric autumn months, with a mystical veil of mist and swamp gases. This unique setting serves as inspiration for the Honey Island Wrap, a beautifully designed knitting pattern that captures the essence of this enchanting locale.

The Honey Island Wrap is a classic triangular shawl, generously sized to provide warmth and comfort against the crisp, foggy autumn chill. This wrap features meditative knits and purls that create a rich, textured field in the central section, while the lower border is inspired by the flowing lines of cypress trees, crafted in a simple yet elegant garter stitch. Starting with an easy garter tab, the Honey Island Wrap is worked from top to bottom using intuitively placed increases, allowing knitters to create a timeless and graceful triangle shape.

The shawl's lower border showcases an effortless arrowhead lace pattern, beautifully edged in garter stitch, which adds a touch of sophistication and complexity to the design. The wrap is finished with an eye-catching Icelandic bind-off that provides a polished look to your finished piece. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, this pattern is designed to be accessible and enjoyable, making it a perfect addition to your knitting repertoire.

The Honey Island Wrap is proudly featured in "Wetlands: Knitting in the Deep South Vol I," my exciting new eBook that celebrates the beauty and diversity of Southern landscapes through knitting. Don't miss the opportunity to add this stunning shawl pattern to your collection and bring a piece of Honey Island's serene beauty into your life!