Lantern Parade Shawl Pattern - Digital Download

The Pattern

This is a challenging but joyful knit, one that invites presence, patience, and curiosity! Each section offers a different rhythm, and together they form a piece full of movement and meaning.

Traditionally, lanterns symbolise guidance, celebration, and good fortune. Knitting this shawl is meant to feel like carrying those wishes forward, a good blessing for the year ahead, and a reminder to keep moving, stitch by stitch. 

The Materials

MC - 2 skeins of Veranita (lace weight)

CC - 1 skein of Merino Single (fingering weight)

CC2 - 1 mini skein of Merino Single (fingering weight)

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The Construction

The shawl begins with a small scalloped start, quiet and contained, before gradually expanding into a wide semi-circle form with a lively section of striped lace, creating rhythm, brightness, and a sense of joyful motion. 

As the shawl grows, the shawl transitions into the Lantern Cable Panels, bold, three-dimensional motifs inspired by illuminated lanterns in procession. Seven repeating cable forms rise from the surface, carrying symbolism of continuity, blessing, and renewal. A Latvian braid marks the closing of the cable section.  

Ending with a decorative picot bind off.

Needles and Notions

3.5 mm circular needle (80–150 cm cable)  

8 markers