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✨ Why You’ll Love Quaking Aspen

The Quaking Aspen shawl by Dee O’Keefe is a beautifully textured top-down triangular shawl inspired by the graceful movement of quaking aspen trees. Featuring a striking lace border that resembles rows of gently swaying leaves framed by cozy garter stitch, this design combines natural beauty with relaxing, approachable knitting.

Worked in worsted-weight yarn, the lace develops exceptional depth and definition, allowing the prominent leaf motifs to stand out with remarkable texture. Columns of smooth stockinette stitches running through the garter stitch body evoke the slender trunks of aspen trees, adding subtle visual interest and enhancing the botanical theme.

Designed to be both enjoyable and accessible, Quaking Aspen is an excellent choice for adventurous beginners tackling their first lace shawl, while experienced knitters will appreciate its rhythmic stitch patterns and satisfying, quick-to-knit construction.

🧶 Pattern Highlights

Designer: Dee O’Keefe

Published: January 2019

Originally Published In:

• Dee O’Keefe Designs

Category: Neck / Torso → Shawl / Wrap

Craft: Knitting

Construction: Seamless top-down triangular shawl worked flat.

Design Features:

• Top-down construction
• Triangular shape
• Richly textured aspen leaf lace border
• Garter stitch body
• Stockinette stitch accent columns
• Twisted stitch details
• Decorative ribbed textures
• One-piece construction
• Fully written instructions
• Complete stitch charts
• Video tutorials included
• Customizable sizing

Available Sizes

Medium

62 × 27 inches (158 × 69 cm)

Large

72 × 32 inches (183 × 81 cm)

The pattern also includes guidance for easily making the shawl larger or smaller.

📏 Materials & Gauge

Yarn

Suggested Yarn

• Hazel Knits Cadence
• De Rerum Natura Gilliatt

Yarn Weight

Worsted (9 WPI)

Solid or tonal natural-fiber yarns are recommended to showcase the textured lace pattern.

Yarn Requirements

Medium Size

Approximately 490–520 yards (448–476 meters)

Large Size

Approximately 630–670 yards (576–613 meters)

Overall Pattern Range

490–670 yards (448–613 meters)

Needles

• US 8 (5.0 mm) for the shawl
• US 10 (6.0 mm) for the bind-off

Gauge

3.5 stitches = 2.5 cm (1 inch)

Measured in garter stitch.

Additional Materials

• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Blocking mats and pins
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

🌸 What Makes This Shawl Special

Quaking Aspen captures the quiet beauty of nature through a dramatic lace border inspired by the gently fluttering leaves of the quaking aspen tree. The carefully shaped leaf motifs feature prominent centered double decreases that create subtle waves along the lower edge, giving the finished shawl beautiful movement and sculptural texture.

The contrast between richly textured lace, smooth stockinette columns, and soft garter stitch produces a harmonious design that feels both elegant and modern. Because the stitch patterns are intuitive and easy to memorize, knitters can quickly settle into a relaxing rhythm, making this an ideal project for quiet evenings, social knitting, or travel.

Comprehensive written instructions, detailed charts, helpful tips, and video tutorials make the pattern approachable for newer lace knitters, while its customizable sizing allows experienced knitters to create anything from a cozy shoulder wrap to an oversized statement shawl.

🍂 Style & Wear Tips

• Wear it wrapped around your shoulders as an elegant outer layer during cool weather.
• Choose tonal or semi-solid yarns to emphasize the sculptural leaf motifs.
• Soft wool yarns provide excellent stitch definition and cozy warmth.
• Block the finished shawl carefully to fully open the lace border and define every leaf.
• Pair it with sweaters, coats, dresses, or casual outfits for a timeless handmade accessory.
• Knit the larger version for maximum warmth or customize the size to suit your preferred style.

🔗 Get the Original Pattern

This pattern is available for $7.00 USD.

👉 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quaking-aspen-2