Diaphanous is a delightful arrow-shaped shawl. Knit in Dimond Laine Birdie at a loose gauge, it has an incredibly lightweight and ethereal style. Diaphanous is knit entirely in garter stitch, using simple increases and decreases to create the distinctive arrow shape, so it’s relaxing as well as beautiful!

Yarn
Dimond Laine Birdie (74% Alpaca / 26% Silk, 328 yd / 50 g) - 1 skein (approx. 290 yd) each of 3 colors (approx. 870 yd total)
Sample used colorways Sleepover, Rainy Daze, and Barred
Yarn Substitution: Dimond Laine Birdie is a very unique yarn. Though it’s yardage would classify it as a laceweight or light fingering, it is so very fluffy that it can be knit at a wide range of gauges. If you want to substitute a different yarn, look for a lightweight yarn that is super fluffy (with alpaca or perhaps mohair) to produce a similar gossamer effect.

Gauge
14 sts and 28 rows / 4” (10 cm) in garter stitch, after blocking

Tools
Size 9 (5.5 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular needles (or size needed to meet gauge)
2 stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements
Approx 85” / 216 cm length x 18” / 46 cm height

Thank you so much to my amazing test knitters!