Elegant Burgundy Lace Shawl

Materials:

• Yarn: 2 skeins of burgundy lace weight yarn
• Needles: US size 6 (4mm) circular needles, 36 inches long
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

20 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in lace pattern (after blocking)

Abbreviations:

• k: knit
• p: purl
• yo: yarn over
• k2tog: knit two stitches together
• ssk: slip, slip, knit

Instructions:

1. Cast on 120 stitches using the long tail cast on method.
2. Row 1-4: Knit all stitches.
3. Row 5 (RS): K3, *yo, k2tog, k3, ssk, yo, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
4. Row 6 (WS): Purl all stitches.
5. Repeat Rows 5 and 6 until the shawl measures approximately 60 inches, ending on a WS row.
6. Finish with 4 rows of garter stitch (knit every row).
7. Bind off loosely.
8. Block the shawl to open up the lace pattern. Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.

Your elegant burgundy lace shawl is now ready to be worn or gifted!