Sabal

Discover the beauty of intricate lacework with the Sabal Shawl, inspired by the elegant crown of a palm tree. This stunning shawl features a striking lace motif gracefully highlighted in the corner, capturing the essence of nature in your knitting. The design skillfully employs short rows on the shorter side of the triangle, gradually building up the lace pattern until it culminates in vibrant flowers that frame the palm motif.

Skills Required:

• Working increases and decreases
• Techniques for working lace
• Executing short rows
• Utilizing both charts and written instructions
• Proper blocking techniques

Gauge: For optimal results, achieve a gauge of 24 stitches and 30 rows per 4 inches/10 cm in the main lace pattern, blocked. Additionally, for the garter stitch stripes, aim for 25.5 stitches and 45 rows per 4 inches/10 cm, blocked.

Yarn Requirements: You will need approximately 1,060 yards/969 meters of a high-quality MCN (merino, cashmere, nylon) fingering weight yarn, ideally knitting up to 7-7.5 stitches per inch. This shawl is beautifully crafted using 3 distinct colors. For Colors A and B, you'll require 360 yards/329 meters each, while Color C will need 340 yards/311 meters.

Sample Yarn Used: The showcased version of the Sabal Shawl is made with The Plucky Knitter ‘Primo Fingering’ yarn, featuring 440 yards/402 meters per skein, consisting of 75% merino, 20% cashmere, and 5% nylon (4.06 oz/115 grams per skein). For this design, you will need one skein each of three beautiful colors: Colour A: Fine Tooth Comb, Colour B: Gizmo, and Colour C: Cornucopia.

With its delicate lace details and thoughtful design, the Sabal Shawl is not only a fantastic project to enhance your knitting skills but also a charming accessory to wear or gift. Whether you're an experienced knitter or looking to refine your skills, this pattern is sure to inspire creativity. Grab your yarn and needles, and start creating your own piece of art today!