Inspired by the shifting light through the ironwood groves on Molokai, this shawl is all about rhythm with simple stitches (mostly), soft drape, and color that moves quietly from one shade to the next.

It's the kind of project you can settle into one row, one breath, and one color at a time.

(I said mostly because I couldn't resist adding a little extra detail with some post stitches along the edge!)

I used Rivendell Fingering from Refracted Light Fiber Arts in three shades of green that play so beautifully together—but this is a pattern that really invites you to explore your own color story.

Ethan has been super busy preparing for a few shows coming up so you won't find any yarn in his online shop right now, but if you ever get a chance to try it, I enjoyed every minute I spent crocheting with it! AND all his colorways are naturally dyed, which I just think is so cool.

And I have to say, my testers absolutely outdid themselves with their own color choices. There’s something so fun about seeing the same pattern come to life in completely different ways! Here's a look at some of the photos they've submitted so far:

I have to tell you, though, not a single one of them followed the striping sequence as written! 😆

But I honestly kind of love that.

The pattern includes a link to a video tutorial (with time stamps) as well as a printable chart in the appendix files to support you along the way. There were a couple requests for a blank chart as well, so you can color in your own designs if you want!

Use coupon code Ironwood for 20% off through next Sunday, April 26th (I'll send a reminder in next week's newsletter).

If you’d like a deeper look at the inspiration and process behind this design, I’ll be sharing more on the blog soon.

Oh and If you're a knitter, you should definitely check out Ethan's knit sister shawl!

It's called Nan-tathren and it's absolutely exquisite, don't you think? Read more about it on his website.

Thank you so much for being here with me. I know it's been a LONG time since I released a brand new pattern! I hope this will be the first of many more to come, though. I certainly haven't stopped designing, but I know letting them live on Patreon isn't the best way to get them out into the world so that more people can make them.

So.

More photo shoots and testing calls are on my to do list! If Echoes of Ironwood is now on your to do list, I'd love to hear what yarn you're thinking about using. Feel free to hit reply if you have any questions, too!

Otherwise, happy crocheting!!

-Connie

P.S. Mr. Kōlea (our Pacific Golden Plover) is all suited up for his flight to Alaska! I sure will miss these dudes.