This pattern is also available at a discounted price as part of an e-book with the Fairy Correspondence shawl pattern. Look to the upper right of this page for the e-book option.

Join the forest fairies as they inhabit their wintery world. Each stitch pattern in this crescent-shaped shawl represents one part of the magical scene, so you can envision the ethereal details as you create a delicate shawl that will make you feel like a graceful fairy every time you put it on.

Why you will love knitting this shawl:

• The delicate lace is comprised of “beginner lace”: short repeats, with yarn overs worked only one one side of the fabric, make it easy to keep track and memorize the stitches.

• The stitch patterns of the shawl provide an opportunity to feature your personal style. Sophisticated neutrals, soft pastels, all the brightness: This shawl will showcase the colors you most like to wear.

• The curving crescent shape drapes gracefully around your shoulders for easy styling.

• Originally a mystery knitalong, the pattern includes the story that accompanied the sections of the knitalong’s serialized release.

• The pattern includes an option at the end to work an additional section of your favorite stitch pattern, with specific instructions for each option.

What other knitters say about Fairies in the Snow:
“Loved the entire pattern and the detailed instructions” - Sakharwood

“I think my favorite part of the shawl is the opportunity to personalize it by picking a section to repeat.” - LCGrad9

This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted to give you a smooth, error-free knitting experience.

Finished dimensions: Approximately 16”/ 40 cm deep with 96”/ 240 cm long edge, 50”/ 125 cm short edge.

Yarn: You will need two skeins of fingering/ sock yarn. The sample was made with Jilly and Kiddles Fancy Sock in “Bonjour” and “Tour de France.”

Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows to 4” in stockinette stitch.

Needles: US 7/4.5 mm needles, or size to obtain gauge. This shawl is worked flat. It is possible to work this shawl entirely on straight needles, but using a long circular needle will allow you to spread your work out and see the stitch patterns more clearly as the shawl grows.

Difficulty: Advanced beginner/ intermediate. Detailed instructions are given throughout and pictures of each stitch pattern are included. Frequent stitch counts allow you to make sure you are on track.

Questions as you go? My email is in the pattern.

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