Piernik is Polish for Gingerbread. There is a - gasp - gingerbread museum in the city of Torun, Poland, home of Martin’s Lab. The craft of gingerbread making in Torun began in the 13th century - whoa!

This crescent shawl gets its shape from frequent increases along the edges. There are three sections in this piece to blend two colors together: garter, slipped stitches, and lace. Knit from the top down in Silkpaca, this delicate accessory floats like a feather.

Finished Measurements
Depth: 16”
Wingspan: 76”

Materials
Martin’s Lab Silkpaca (70% alpaca, 305 silk; 100g/437 yds)
• Fairy Dust (A) & Drake (B) - 1 skein each
Needles: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 40” circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers

Gauge
20 sts x 36 rows = 4” in garter