The Spring’s Return shawl is inspired by the joy of home and garden in the spring. Just as it starts to be warm enough to look forward to pottering about among the fresh shoots and blossoms, to taking a cup of tea to listen to the birdsong, and contemplating (while often deciding against) garden picnics.

Spring’s Return is an elegant triangular wrap with a subtle and beautiful lace edging. The geometric lace brings to mind the paving of patios and paths. Whether or not you are willing to brave wearing it while weeding, it is perfect to keep the chill off your shoulders if you are ever misled by a glorious sunny day into expecting warmth!

The shawl begins with a garter tab cast on and is worked from the top down to the lace edging.

YARN
1 skein A Little Bit Sheepish, Handdyed British Bluefaced Leicester / Nylon Sock Yarn, 75% Wool / 25% Nylon). 420 metres (459 yards) / 100 grams in Totally Teal 2.
Amount of yarn used: 411 metres (449.5 yards)
Good substitutions would include any yarn of a similar weight and blend.

NEEDLES
4 mm (US size 6) 100 cm (40 in) circular needle for working flat or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE
16 stitches and 29 rows to 10 cm / 4 in worked in stocking stitch on 4 mm (US size 6) needle after blocking.
Gauge is not crucial to this project, but varying gauges will affect fabric, yardage and final measurements.

NOTIONS
Darning/tapestry needle.
4 Stitch markers (more to separate lace repeats may be useful).

SIZE
147 cm (58 in) wingspan, 65.5 cm (26 in) depth at centre point