Tortoise shawl

Though the tortoise blessed with magic powers lives long, Its days have their allotted span; Though winged serpents ride high on the mist, They turn to dust and ashes at the last; And a noble-hearted person though advanced in years Never abandons their proud aspirations. Human’s span of life, whether long or short, Depends not on Heaven alone; One who eats well and keeps cheerful Can live to a great old age. And so, with joy in my heart, I hum this song. - Cao Cao, adapted from the translation of 龟虽寿 (Although the Tortoise is Long-lived)

This is a pattern for a triangular shaped shawl worked from the top down. There are a number of beaded accents (optional). If you would like a larger shawl, you may use larger needles or the Extended Patterning instructions.