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The Neapolitans claim that they have the best coffee in the world, and who am I to disagree? Boiling hot, short and strong, served in tiny cups, it’s a shot of that energy for which Naples is known.

Caffè Napoletano is an asymmetrical triangular shawl. It begins with a soothing garter stitch section where the increases and shawl shaping are made. Knit-in I-cords keep the edges neat. The shawl ends with beautiful lace that is shaped with short rows. The colors in my sample come from the dark brown of the strong espresso coffee and the “crema”, the special foam the pressured coffee machines create on top of the cup.

Finished measurements
S (M)
Length 118 (134) cm / 46.5 (52.75)” Width 75 (85) cm / 29.5 (33.5)”.

Yarn requirements
Borgo de’ Pazzi Genio (50 % wool, 30 % bamboo, 20% goat mohair, 150 m / 50 g)
C1: 2 (3) skeins or 270 (351) m / 296 (385) yds of sport weight yarn. Shown in color 11, beige.
Borgo de’ Pazzi Country Merino (100 % Merino wool,
140 m / 50 g)
C2: 1 (2) skein(s) or 137 (178) m / 150 (195) yds of sport weight yarn. Shown in color 8, chocolate brown.

Gauge
17 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm /4” with 4.5 mm (US 7) needles in garter st after blocking.
(NOTE: Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yarn consumption.)

Needles
4.5 mm (US 7) – 100 cm / 40” circular needles, or as required to obtain gauge.

Notions
Tapestry needle. Optional: stitch markers for lace repeats.

The pattern is both charted and written. Photo tutorial for the bobbles is provided.
The pattern has been professionally tech edited and it has been test knit.

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