Hidcote Garden Shawl

Hidcote Garden Shawl

Description: This shawl is named after the garden at Hidcote Manor in Gloucestershire, England. The garden was layed out in the 1920’s by Lawrence Johnston. The Hidcote Garden is characterized by its wild abundant plantings bounded within structured, geometric beds. Hidcote Garden is also famous for it’s lavender varieties. The shawl is divided up into 3 sections. The upper border that resembles a field of flowers. The middle section is clean and geometric, being reminiscent of the beds that the flowers are planted in. The third section was designed to mirror the lavender that is named for Hidcote Garden. This shawl is extra large, making it wonderful to wrap up in for a stroll in the garden, or an elegant evening out.

Yarn used in photo: KnitPicks Shadow (100% merino wool) in colorway 'Oregon Coast Heather'; 26 wpi.

Suggested yarn weight: LACE

Yarn amounts: 1300 yards (about 5.2 ounces)

Difficulty level: EXPERIENCED

Sizes: 90 inches (227 cm) across the top, and 44 inches (112 cm) from neck to point.

Gauge: 24 sts and 36 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) square in stockinette after blocking

Needles used: 3.25 mm (US 3) 24-29 inch (61-74 cm) circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: 4 stitch markers (more may be used to mark the pattern repeats in the lace, if desired, see notes); tapestry needle to weave in ends; waste yarn for provisional cast on

This pattern is © 2006-2009 by Miriam L. Felton and all rights are reserved. If you have any questions about acceptable use for this pattern, please contact Stitch Cooperative or the designer. Thank you for supporting independent designers!