Excessively Romantic (Pisces) is available individually and as part of the Zodiac Collection. 12 patterns inspired by each Zodiac sign.

Pisces has an elusive charm. They are idealistic and emotional dreamers. They have an artistic temperament, full of imagination and prone to fantasy. One of their goals is to live their life like a romantic poem. Pisces derive immense pleasure from fully immersing themselves in sensory experiences. They love the sensation of sand in their toes, the aroma emanating from a lover’s skin, and the harmonious melodies carried by a gentle summer breeze.

This sign is all about romantic, dreamy pieces like this flowy semi-circular shawl. Pisces embrace creativity, bohemian, and ethereal styles. This shawl is all about the crispy yarn and simple fishnet lace to match the style of the mermaid of the Zodiac.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
55 inches (140 cm) from side to side and 21 inches (53 cm) from top to bottom at deepest point (after blocking).

YARN
500 yards (460 meters) of sport weight yarn. Sample uses 2 skeins of Malabrigo Yarn Susurro (50% Silk, 25% Linen, 25% Merino; 325 yards 297 m per 100g skein). Shown in “Dewberry”.

NEEDLES
US 6 (4 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, blocking pins or wires, and markers.

GAUGE
15 st and 19 rows to 4” (10 cm) in Vertical Lace Trellis Stitch on US 6 (4 mm) needles after blocking. The gauge isn’t crucial on this project, but differences will affect the finished size as well as the required yardage.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
This half-circle shaped shawl begins with a provisionally cast on garter stitch tab and is knitted from the neck down. Increase rows are worked at varying intervals using a method based on Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Pi Shawl. This creates a half-circle shape that sits perfectly on your shoulders. The lace stitch is easy to follow and the pattern is fully written. The shawl is quite flexible and it will work even if you repeat the lace sections a few more or less times. The result is a romantic and lightweight shawl, perfect for warm weather.