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La Barucci is the fifth of eight patterns in the Courtesans shawl collection.

Giulia Beneni, known as La Barucci, was one of the premier courtesans of Paris, notably having a brief liaison with Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (the future Edward VII) in 1867.

La Barucci is a crescent shawl with lace edging, worked from the bottom-up.

Materials
420 yds / 384 m fingering weight / 4 ply yarn

5 mm / US 8 needles
Stitch markers (16)
Tapestry needle
Blocking wires / pins

Dimensions
53 x 14 “ / 130 x 35 cm

Gauge
16 sts x 22 rows = 4 “ / 10 cm in Stocking st

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Sample shown in MadelineTosh Tosh Merino Light in the ‘Mare’ colour way.