Les Abeilles Shawl
knitting pattern

A silky little triangle, worked from hem to neck in three sizes (mini/petite/tall) with an ornately sculpted hem. 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. The ornate look belies its simplicity of construction; this piece knits up quickly and effortlessly to make a dazzling last-minute gift.

 Shown in Kent DK, White Sand

 Suggested Yarns: 

Bare Naked Wools Better Breakfast Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Jacob Fingering, Modern Deco Lace, Modern Deco Sport, Shetlandia Fingering, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, or any silky fingering yarn with approximately 400 yards/100 grams

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement.

Finished Size:

 17(23, 29) inches long at center back and 40(60, 80) inches across top edge (blocked)

Yarn Requirements: 

275(550, 800) yards

Gauge: 

24 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (unblocked; fabric will be relaxed)

Needles: 

size 4US (3.5 mm) circular needle (or size to obtain correct gauge)

DPNs same size for final join (optional)