The six knitting projects in this collection are based on the enchanting medieval story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Five stunning, crescent-shaped shawls represent the five knightly virtues symbolized on Gawain's shield, with an additional sixth project based upon the magical belt that replaces Gawain's shield later in the story. Included along with the patterns is a summary of the text as well as a discussion of the role of Gawain's shield and the Green Girdle in both the story itself as well as in the patterns.