The inspiration for this shawl design originally came from a guitar that my husband, Paul, built with the same name. It featured the bold colors of Mardi Gras in New Orleans and was loosely based on the “Music Rising” guitars that were built after hurricane Katrina, in hopes of helping struggling musicians in the area after the flooding.

The color and movement that Paul was able to achieve in the finished piece made me want to cast on for the Fat Tuesday Shawl!

Mosaic knitting, 2 color Brioche and a waving Vine Lace are all featured in the simple asymmetrical triangle construction of the shawl to bring out the Mardi Gras theme. Gold Fleur-de-Lys peek out from a variegated green/purple background in the classic color combo of the biggest party in the American South. The Vine Lace pattern makes me think of the old-growth gardens in the middle of the city and the Honeycomb section in the middle of the Brioche reminds me of the elegant wrought iron gates and trellises that are all over the French Quarter!

Size: One Size

Finished Measurements: 63”x38” (160x97 cm) Blocked

Yarn: Dancing Leaf “Sock Hop” (400yrd)
1 Skien each Pansy, Gold, Natural

Suggested Needles: US size 4 /3.5mm
Or size needed to get gauge

Notions: Tapestry Needle, stitch markers recommended

Gauge: 30st and 32rows = 4 inches/10cm

Techniques included in this pattern:
Knit
Purl
Yarn over
2 color Brioche Knitting
Brioche Increases
SSK
K2tog
Make-one Increase

For pattern support, email me at jkfiberworks@outlook.com