Gazania Shawl - PDF Knitting Pattern

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This shawl was inspired by a photograph of my friend’s beautiful Gazania flowers blooming in her garden. There is something so pleasing about seeing a striking flower in its glory, with vivid colours catching the eye and perfect patterned symmetry to each petal.

Gazania is a top-down crescent shawl designed with two contrasting colours. The main body is knitted in smooth, relaxing stockinette and then you start to grow the flowers row-by-row. Once the flowers are in full bloom, the contrast colour takes the lead to create a lacy leaf pattern along the border of the shawl.

The end result is a large, cozy shawl that encompasses the beauty and sanctuary of a peaceful summer garden.

Stitches Used – Sl1 wyif, kyok, yo, knit, purl, k2tog, ssk, sl2tog-k1-p2sso

Sizes – One size

Measurements – The finished, blocked shawl has a wingspan of 63” (160cm) and a depth of 18.5” (47cm)

Materials

• Yarn A - 440yd / 400m, 3.5 oz / 100g 4ply yarn. The yarn used in the pattern pictures is Under the Olive Tree Knits Peristera 4ply yarn, 55% Bluefaced Leicester wool / 45% Silk in the Merlot colourway
• Yarn B - 440yd / 400m, 3.5 oz / 100g 4ply yarn. The yarn used in the pattern pictures is Under the Olive Tree Knits Peristera 4ply yarn, 55% Bluefaced Leicester wool / 45% Silk in Snow (Undyed)
• US size 5 (3.75mm) 32” (80cm) circular needle
• A tapestry needle for weaving in the ends

Gauge: 23 stitches and 32 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted. Video tutorials for various techniques used in the shawl are also provided in the pattern.