Pattern: Baltic Blossoms Shawl by Evelyn Clark
Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock Solid in “Cranberry”, 2 x 50g skeins
Needles: 4mm circs, possibly bamboo, but can’t remember…
I have Kay to thank for this pattern. After finishing the Swallowtail Shawl, I wanted to knit another pattern in a similar style for someone deserving of shawly goodness who I hadn’t yet made one for. She suggested the Baltic Blossoms pattern, which was perfect. Nupps and a non-repetitve lace pattern, just like Swallowtail, but not the same. 
I didn’t stick totally to the pattern, I confess. I didn’t like the edging on the original shawl, so I just subbed with the Swallowtail edging, which worked perfectly, and gave me some pointyness. I switched the first nupp pattern repeat for beads and added a bead to each point of the edging as well, though I don’t think they show too well in the photo.
Like Swallowtail, this pattern was a quick, four-day knit. Though that was also because I worked exclusively on the shawl and didn’t spend all day on the internet. 
The yarn colour is perfect for Kai. I wanted something rich and a bit wintery and if the yarn colour is called “Cranberry”, it’s just crying out to become a Christmas present, don’t you think? I bought three skeins of yarn “just in case”, so still have one to play with. I suspect I’ll add it to my growing collection of yarns-for-mittens…
Oooh! Soo beautiful! That pattern might just go on my to-do list, complete with your modifications.
FOUR DAYS????!!!!! Wow! The shawl and the color are just incredibly beautiful! I love Evelyn Clark!
Amazing, really. And the color is stunning.
Absolutely stunning, I am in awe of your lace Kate
the yarn and the shawl are beautiful! and i’m insanely jealous of anything finished in 4 days.
you could try one of those oh so popular right now cowls for yourself with the leftover skein
Oh, it’s gorgeous in red and beads. <3 I like the edging sub, too.
That is breathtakingly gorgeous. I *wish* I wore triangular shawls.
Lucky Kai! That shawl is gorgeous!
Lucky Kai – very nice shawl