Leaf shrug knitting pattern

Delighted to present you my knitting design that was just published in the first issue of The Valiant Tailoress magazine. The leaf-patterned lace shrug in green belongs of the The Enchanted Forest collection, which is the theme of this issue.

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The Valiant Tailoress is not only a knitting magazine, but also includes sewing and crochet patterns for the multicrafters to create entire outfits, rather than just single garments. And with 260 pages, it's more like a beautiful and inspiring coffee table book.
The magazine can be ordered to anywhere in the world through their website The Valiant Tailoress.
The leaf shrug pattern is also available separately as a downloadable PDF on Ravelry.

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It was easy to be inspired by the enchanted forest theme, since there are so many leaf stitch patterns in lace knitting. After choosing one of the most beautiful of them I added some cables to the cuffs, resembling tangled tree branches.

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This sample shrug is made in Sandnesgarn Alpakka Silke (shade no. 8264) that contains 70 per cent baby alpaca and 30 per cent mulberry silk. The shrug is knitted in one piece from cuff to cuff, the sleeves in the round and the back section in between flat.

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