[Halcyon -- A fabled bird reported to have had the power to calm the wind and the waves while it nested on the sea during the winter solstice]

The Halcyon is a soft, rounded shawl with a little short-row shaping to help it drape across the shoulders. The center panel is framed with eyelets – to be woven through with ribbon if so desired. Two versions are shown. The one made with dark rose colored wool-acrylic blend is durable and machine washable, while the white mohair shawl with a ribbon embellishment is more delicate. Using a large hook gives a nice drape to these shawls, they are both very lightweight and surprisingly warm.

I also have it on good authority that a Halcyon shawl bestows a new mother with the power to calm the wind and the waves and enhances her natural ability to comfort her young.

• White shawl: Henry’s Attic, Kid Mohair (2000 yds/ 1372 meters per 16 oz/340 g), natural, 1 16 oz cone – though you will only use about 1500 yds. Dark rose shawl: Lion Brand WoolEase (197 yds/180 m per 3 oz/85 g), Dark Rose Heather, 8 skeins.
• Hook size J/6 mm
• 5 yds 3/4” ribbon (optional)

All sc, hdc, and xtr stitches to be made in back loop of previous row stitch.

*xtr – crossed treble crochet. Skip 2 st, tr in 3rd st, ch 1, tr in first skipped st working behind first tr.

US pattern notation used
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
hdc - half-double crochet
dc - double crochet
xtr* - crossed treble crochet
sl - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
inc - increase
sk - skip