Spirit of The Southwest Shawl Pattern FTS2012 Fiber Trends by Evelyn A Clark

Spirit of the Southwest (S-2012) is a Fiber Trends triangular lace shawl by Evelyn A. Clark, prompted by a trip to New Mexico. Its motifs show butterflies over mountains, corn rows, and a river where rabbits play, all framed by squash blossoms.

Knitting starts at the middle of the back neck and works downwards in garter-stitch lace. Along the sides, the lace edging serves as the bind-off, and I-cord finishes the top edge.

• Craft: Knitting
• Finished size: About 43" (109 cm) deep × 90" (229 cm) across the top; go down a needle size for a slightly smaller shawl
• Yarn: Lace weight, about 1200 yds (1097 m)
• Needles: US 6 (4 mm) 29" or 32" (72 or 80 cm) circular and double-pointed needles; a US 8 (5 mm) or larger double-pointed needle; a spare needle about 2 sizes smaller
• Gauge: 20 sts = 4" in garter stitch, unblocked
• Format: Printed pattern

Good for: lace knitters who enjoy a picture shawl.