A Faroese shawl in one size with transitioning diamond and chevron patterns that evoke textures and shapes of ice and frost formations. Shawl is worked top-down, with shaping at the shoulders and an applied (knitted on) lace edging at the outer border.

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in shawl size.

Suggested Yarns: any springy, laceweight yarn with 400 yards per 2 ounces.

Finished Size: Length at center back (blocked) = 30 inches Width across top edge (blocked) = 84 inches Total circumference at hem (blocked) = 120 inches

Yarn Requirements: 1230 yards (1125 m)

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (unstretched, unblocked; fabric will be relaxed)

Needles: size 6US (4.0 mm), or size to obtain correct gauge size 4US (3.5 mm) needle for edging (or needle two sizes smaller than body needle); DPN in same size (optional