Jody Long JLH Lotus Wrap Knitting Pattern

Jody Long JLH Lotus Shawl

What is Being Made

The Lotus shawl is a lace triangular wrap designed for experienced knitters. This finished shawl measures 165 cm (65 inches) long and 50.5 cm (20 inches) wide at its widest point, making it an elegant accessory suitable for layering or draping. The shawl is part of the FLORA Collection by Jody Long and is worked in a seamless, flat construction that creates a sophisticated finished piece.

Techniques Used

The Lotus shawl employs lace knitting techniques combined with strategic shaping methods to create its distinctive triangular silhouette. The pattern incorporates yarn overs (yo) to form decorative eyelet holes characteristic of lace work, alongside decreases that help shape the fabric as it expands. The shawl is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward row-by-row construction. The design introduces various shaping techniques suitable for knitters ready to advance beyond basic patterns, including increases strategically placed to control the shawl's growth and proportions.

Stitches Used

The Lotus pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined in lace formations. Key stitches include:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches form the foundation of the fabric
• Yarn overs (yo) create the openwork lace pattern and add decorative eyelets
• Knit two together (K2tog) and slip, slip, knit (ssk) decreases that shape the shawl and balance the yarn overs
• Make one (M1) increases for controlled shaping
• Slip stitches (sl) worked purlwise with yarn forward (wyaf) to create neat edges
• Knit through back loop (K1 tbl) used to work into double yarn overs from the previous row

Materials

The Lotus shawl is knitted using Jody Long FLORA yarn in colorway Iris 006. The pattern requires 4 x 100g balls of yarn, providing approximately 400 grams of fiber for the completed project. Knitting is worked on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles in a single pair format. The recommended tension is 22 stitches and 39 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over garter stitch using the specified needle size. The border pattern reaches 13 cm (5 inches) at its widest point. Checking tension before beginning is emphasized as essential, since incorrect gauge will affect the finished dimensions and may result in running out of yarn or requiring additional yardage.