Kalmia

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This top down shawl is named after the local state flower, Mountain Laurel (or Kalmia Latifolia) that grows in abundance in higher elevation in wetter areas. The sun-drenched scent that reminds me of kayak paddles on peaceful lakes.

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Mountain Laurel bloom and grow
on branches near the water low
and waterlily pink in bloom,
I see in ponds I pass in June!

Full written and charted instructions

Yarn:
Polka Dot Sheep ‘Tenderfoot’ (80% superwash merino/20% Nylon, 400 yards / 365 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g)
1 skein ‘Petals’

Needles:
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) min 32”/ 80cm circular needle to hold large number of stitches, or size to obtain gauge

Gauge:
22 st = 4” in stockinette st

Notions:
6 stitch markers
approx. 207 sz 6/0 Beads and crochet hook or tool for preferred beading method

Finished Size:
43”/ 110 cm wingspan tip to tip, 17”/ 43cm center back depth[/x_text][x_line][x_text]

All patterns have been professionally edited and tested.

Available on Ravelry as part of Riversong: 2015 Shawl Club for $30

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