Midnight in Paris Shawl
Lace and fade have never looked this beautiful! This shawl is striking yet simple to knit and the generous size of the half-pi is perfect to wear around your shoulders.
Midnight in Paris shawl is a lovely half-pi shawl with texture interest and ever so fabulous fading colors. This easy construction creates a wonderfully wearable shawl that you can either wrap around your neck or just wear over the shoulders.
Lace parts are easily worked in-between all the shaping, so even the beginner lace knitters can enjoy them! Pick up your favorite color fade and enjoy the smooth changes of all the textures and colors!
MATERIALS
Yarn: 3 skeins of Merino Twist Sock by La Bien Aimée (75% Merino, 25% Nylon; 465 yards (425 meters) / 100g). Approx. 1200 yards (1095 meters) of fingering weight yarn; approx. 400 yards (365 meters) of each MC, CC1 and CC2. The sample was knit in fading colorways
Sentimental (MC, grey), La Belle Époque (CC1, grey with peach) and Pêche Mignon (CC2, peach).
Needles: US 6 (4 mm) circular needles, 32” (80 cm) long or longer. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Other: Stitch markers, tapestry needle and blocking aids.
SIZING
One Size
Measurements of the finished shawl: Approx. 66” (168 cm) wingspan and 26” (66 cm) deep at deepest spot.
GAUGE
20 stitches and 40 rows = 4” (10 cm) in garter stitch, after blocking.
Please note: The lace is both charted and written out.
