Hamamelis (witch-hazel) is one of the earlier shrubs to bloom in spring and is a reminder that warmer weather is on the way. The shawl knits up quickly and its clean lines easily transition from winter into spring with leaf patterns on a garter stitch background.

Sizes: S, M, L

Measurements: Approx 20 (25, 30)" from top edge to point, 44(54, 64)" across top, blocked

Gauge: 16 sts & 38 rows = 4"(10cm) in garter stitch, blocked

Yarn: 1 (1,2) skeins of sockweight yarn, 400 yards per skein. (note: for the medium sized sample shawl all but about 10 yards of the yarn were used. It may be helpful to have a second skein or a contrast color available in case you run out. Alternately, due to the nature of the border, the shawl may be bound off earlier with satisfactory results.)

Needles: US 6/4mm 32" circular needle or size to obtain gauge