Art Nouveau Shawl by Lynette Meek

Art Nouveau Shawl

Knitting
November 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
787 yards (720 m)
One Size
English
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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

Materials
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.

Yardage Estimate: Approx. 720 m / 790 yds.

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.