Toscaig

Seaside rocks resemble stunning works of art, weathered into intricate lacelike patterns, and gently adorned with delicate shades of lichen and seaweed. The Toscaig shawl beautifully captures the essence of these natural wonders, showcasing overlapping crescents inspired by the textures and contours found on such rocks. The shawl features varying hole sizes, stripes, and textures that contribute to the rich aesthetic of the lace design, making it a captivating centerpiece for any knitting collection.

Crafted from Blacker Samite’s luxurious silk blend, this exquisite crescent shawl exhibits an intense gleam and sumptuous drape that flows gracefully as wide as the horizon—well, almost! The sailing curves and gentle wave-like shape of the shawl ensure it will keep you warm and stylish through cool evenings and breezy beach strolls.

Yarn Information

This enchanting pattern requires light fingering weight or heavy lace weight yarn, making it suitable for a variety of beautiful fibers. We recommend selecting a soft, warm yarn with a high natural fibre content that will block effectively to showcase lace details beautifully. Opting for high-quality yarn is key to ensuring the best results for this outstanding design.

Required yardage for completion: Main Colour (MC): 320 m / 350 yds, Contrast Colour 1 (CC1): 240 m / 260 yds, Contrast Colour 2 (CC2): 420 m / 460 yds. The sample shawl is crafted using:

Blacker Yarns Samite, which boasts an impressive composition of 40% Shetland, 30% Bluefaced Leicester, 20% Silk, and 10% Gotland. With a total yardage of 460 m / 503 yds per 100g skein, it’s the perfect choice for this beautiful crescent shawl.

To create your stunning Toscaig shawl, you will need: MC in Iron Hills (1 skein), CC1 in Aspens Shiver (1 skein), and CC2 in Drowsy Flowers (1 skein). Dive into the world of gorgeous lace knitting and let your creativity flow with this striking pattern!