Seasons Shawlette

Delve into the heartwarming essence of spring with the seasonal ditty, “April showers bring May flowers," captured beautifully in this allegorical shawl pattern. The design features delicate eyelet “rain” cascading down upon clusters of lace “flowers,” inspired by the timeless Rose Trellis pattern. Knit in a soft pink shade to promote breast cancer awareness, this shawl serves as a meaningful reflection of parts of my personal breast cancer journey. You can read more about this transformative experience in the accompanying pattern notes. Between 2010 and 2012, sales from this cherished pattern contributed to raising over $600 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure (www.komen.org), supporting vital breast cancer research initiatives.

This knitting pattern provides comprehensive instructions, offering both written and charted formats, making it accessible for knitters with some experience, suitable for those at an advanced beginner to intermediate level. To create a charming shawlette, we recommend using a heavy fingering or sportweight yarn. Alternatively, opting for a worsted weight yarn will yield a fuller-sized shawl that you can wrap yourself in. However, you can experiment with yarn weights of your choice; just be aware that this will affect the size and yardage required for your project.

For the heavy fingering/sportweight version, we used the luxurious madelinetosh Pashmina in the lovely shade of Rose, presenting a stunning aesthetic for your collection. The DK/worsted weight version, showcased in tosh Vintage in the beautiful Corsage shade, offers a more robust option for those looking to create a statement piece. Each version of the shawl not only highlights your knitting skills but also your commitment to raising awareness for breast cancer.

Join our community of knitting enthusiasts and create a piece that is not only beautiful but also contributes to a meaningful cause. Download the pattern today to start your knitting journey!