Description

A silky, star-splashed triangle, worked from neck to hem in three sizes (mini/petite/tall) with a lacy hem of dancing firefly motifs. The easy-to-work stitch patterns and wrong-side rest rows make this piece a great first shawl project, or a fun, relaxing weekend traveler for experienced knitters. Its ornate appearance belies its simplicity of construction; this piece knits up quickly and effortlessly to make a dazzling last-minute gift.

Shown here in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Penelope, color Falcon’s Eye

Suggested Yarns:

Kent Lace, Modern Deco Lace, Better Breakfast Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, or any soft fingering yarn with approximately 425 yards per 100 gramsSubstituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size.

Finished Size:

18(24, 30) inches long at center back and 42(54, 68) inches across top edge (blocked)

Yarn Requirements:

300(425, 650) yards

Gauge:

26 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (unblocked; fabric will be relaxed)

Needles:

size 3US (3.25 mm) circular needle (or size to obtain correct gauge)
DPNs same size for final join (optional)