
The Expectation of Snow: An Orenburg Shawl Pattern
This shawl was inspired by the old Orenburg lace shawls knitted during the long winter nights.
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| Author | Galina Khmeleva |
| Published | February 1, 2023 |
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This knitted shawl features a romantic lacy edge juxtaposed against a simple, relaxing-to-knit geometric repeat.
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The Accordion Scarf by Galina A. Khmeleva is based on traditional Orenburg lace patterning, featuring a romantic lacy edge juxtaposed against a simple, relaxing-to-knit geometric repeat. Double the width (and the yarn amount), and you can make an elegant and unfussy shawl that would be suitable for many occasions.
This subscriber exclusive PDF includes the original pattern, knitting abbreviations, and full-size charts in one download. Originally separate in the magazine and on our website, we hope putting these resources together makes knitting smooth and enjoyable.

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