Melian Shawl Knitting Pattern

The Melian shawl, like its namesake, is simple and timeless. Inspired by the powerful Maia from Tolkien’s Silmarillion who graced the gardens of Lorien with her enchanting music and who ruled the guarded realm of Doriath with her husband Thingol, it is a triangular shawl with a delicate floral lace border that gently fades into swaths of soothing garter stitch, broken by a few slender columns of slipped stitches. Knitted in one solid color or in a fade, it is a wonderfully lightweight shawl that is perfect for cool summer evenings or as a transitional accessory during spring or fall. Specs and InfoMeasurements (easily modifiable)Length 81in (206cm)Width 38.5in (98cm) Gauge26 sts x 36 rows = 4in (10cm) in garter worked flat after blocking Yarn RequirementsSample usedFiber for the people Merino Singles100% SW Merino (437yds 400m, 100g)One skein each ofColor A - WillowColor B - PearColor C - QueridaColor D - Garnet To substitute, use4 skeins fingering weight yarn Note on yardage: see note