By Lynette Meek
The Art Nouveau Shawl is the perfect accessory for a garden party or a fancy evening out on the town! Knit in Nettle Soft DK this shawl is fully reversible and is ideal for outings where you need a breathable shawl to add some elegance and coziness to your outfit. It features a beautiful cable border, Garter stitch lace and graceful curves inspired by the beauty of Art Nouveau art and architecture.
Shawl is worked back and forth in rows with cable twists moving up the sides and top of the shawl.
Finished Measurements
Wingspan: 195.5 cm / 77”
Depth at point: 70 cm / 27 1⁄2”
Sides: 125 cm / 49 1⁄4”
Gauge
18 sts and 36 rows in Garter st, blocked
Yarn
Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Nettle Soft DK
68% SW Merino/32% Nettle, 100g/3.5oz 240m/263yd
Sample shown in Amethyst.
Yardage
4 skeins.
Needle sizes
One set size 4.5 mm / US 7, 60
cm / 24” circular needles, one set size 4.5 mm / US 7, 100 cm / 40” circular needles, one size 4.5 mm / US 7 DPN for grafting, or sizes needed to achieve gauge.
Notions
Cable needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Nettle Soft - DK
68% Superwash Merino / 32% Nettle
240 meters / 263 yards per 100 gram / 3.5 oz skein
Gauge: 21 - 24 sts / 4 inches (10 cm) US 5 - 7 or 3.75 - 4.5 mm
Pattern is available as a downloadable PDF at checkout. A link for future download will also be emailed to you with your receipt.