Lakeshore Wrap

The Lakeshore Wrap is a beautifully designed rectangular shawl that combines a straightforward marling technique with an elegant lace pattern, resulting in stunning scalloped edges and a graceful gradient effect. This versatile wrap can be styled in multiple ways, making it the perfect accessory for any season.

Crafted by knitting side-to-side with 3 strands of luxurious lace-weight yarn held together, the Lakeshore Wrap showcases smooth color transitions. These seamless changes in color are achieved by varying the number of strands of each color used throughout the pattern repeats, offering endless creative possibilities for your knitting projects.

The lace pattern utilized in this design features simple increases and decreases, making it accessible for knitters at various skill levels. The instructions are provided in both comprehensive written and easy-to-follow chart formats, allowing you to choose the method that works best for your knitting style.

Sizes

The Lakeshore Wrap is available in two sizes: Short and Long.

Finished Measurements

• Width: 16” / 40cm (at the widest points)
• Length: 58” (149cm) for the Short version, and 65” (167cm) for the Long version

Yarn Requirements

To create the Lakeshore Wrap, you will need lace weight yarn, specifically: 675 yards (620 meters) for the Short version, or 755 yards (690 meters) for the Long version, using 3 different colors. The sample shown is knitted in Sweet Paprika Grazioso (composed of 65% silk and 35% linen, weighing 4oz/115g per skein with a total of 756 yards/690m), utilizing one skein each of Natural (A), Lichen (B), and Robin’s Egg (C).

Needles

For best results, use a Size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle with a minimum length of 24” (60cm), allowing for comfortable knitting and ample space for your beautiful shawl.

Notions

You will also need basic knitting notions, including stitch markers and a yarn needle to weave in ends and finish your project professionally.

Gauge

To ensure your Lakeshore Wrap turns out perfectly, aim for a gauge of 18 stitches and 27 rows per 4” (10cm) in the lace pattern while holding 3 strands of yarn together.

Note: This pattern PDF includes instructions in both English and French, making it accessible to a wider audience of knitting enthusiasts.

Whether you are an experienced knitter or a beginner looking for a new challenge, the Lakeshore Wrap is the ideal project to enhance your skills while creating a beautiful and functional addition to your wardrobe. Try it out today and enjoy the satisfaction of wearing your very own handmade shawl!