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👉 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wood-nymph-2
🍃 Why You’ll Love Wood-Nymph
Wood-Nymph is a striking lace shawl inspired by natural, organic forms. Three leafy panels grow outward from the neckline, forming a soft semicircular shape, while plaited (braided) spines add texture and visual depth. Finished with a wide crescent border, this design feels both intricate and fluid—perfect for knitters who enjoy detailed, artistic projects.
🧶 Pattern Highlights
Designer: a catnach
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl / Wrap
Published: July 2019
Construction: Top-down, worked flat in one piece
Shape: Crescent / semicircular (adaptable)
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced (lace + cables, chart reading required)
Language: English
Pattern Type: Charts only (minimal written instructions)
Availability: Free Ravelry download
📏 Size & Customization
Size: Fully adaptable
You can modify the shawl by:
- Increasing the number of leaf repeats (deeper body)
- Extending the lace edging
- Adding extra panels for a larger, more dramatic shape
- Choosing different edging styles (simple → highly decorative)
🧵 Materials & Yardage
Yarn:
- Designed for any gauge, best with yarns that show stitch definition
- Ideal for cobweb to heavy laceweight yarns
- Fingering yarn can be used with additional yardage
Estimated Yardage:
- 600 – 1250 m (656 – 1367 yds) depending on size and yarn choice
📌 Sample insights:
- ~760 m laceweight for 4-leaf version
- ~545–562 m heavy laceweight for smaller versions
- ~960 m cobweb yarn for extended versions
Needles:
- Choose size appropriate for yarn and desired drape
Gauge:
- Any gauge (pattern is flexible)
✨ What Makes This Shawl Special
- 🌿 Leaf-inspired lace panels: Organic, flowing structure
- 🔗 Plaited spines: Unique braided texture (with optional contrast stitch)
- 🎨 Multiple edging options: From simple points to complex double borders
- 🧩 Highly customizable: Shape, size, and details fully adjustable
- 🧶 Single-skein friendly options: Great for gradient yarns
🎯 Skill & Technique Notes
- Requires confidence in:
- Lace knitting
- Basic cable techniques
- Reading charts (no full written instructions)
- Best suited for experienced knitters who can read their stitches
⚠️ Errata (Important Corrections)
- Missing yarnovers in Chart 2B, rows 15 & 17 (fixed Sept 25, 2019)
- Chart 3, Row 1:
Replace (k2 yo k1 yo k2) with (k2 yo s2kp yo k2) - References to “charts 2A/B and C” should read “charts 2A/B and 3”
👗 Style & Use Ideas
- Use gradient yarns to highlight the leaf progression
- Try contrasting stitches in the plaits for a bold effect
- Perfect as a statement shawl for layering or special occasions
- Works beautifully as a lightweight wrap or elegant accessory
📸 Image & Copyright Notice
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🔗 Original Pattern Link
👉 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wood-nymph-2
