The red valerian (a.k.a. Jupiter’s Beard, or Centranthus Ruber) is a popular garden plant that flowers profusely in early summer. Although each jaunty reddish blossom is tiny, they bloom in showy clusters that combine to impressive effect, delighting bees and butterflies. Like its namesake, the Valerian Shawlette has a small pattern repeated to great effect. It may not attract butterflies… but is very likely to attract knitters.

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MATERIALS

YARN
420 yards fingering weight yarn. Shown in Black Trillium Fiber Studio Lilt, colorway Brown Sugar.

NEEDLES
US #4/3.5mm (or size to get gauge) 24” or longer circular

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle

VITAL STATS

GAUGE
24 stitches = 4” over stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILL
Intermediate (lace repeats, charts – written instructions provided, too)

SIZE
One size fits most. 45" long from tip to tip, 16" deep at center. Measured after blocking.