Toscana is a lovely shawl in a classic triangular shape. It is knit in DK weight yarn, in one piece, top down. The shawl is knit entirely in a beautiful lace pattern.

This pattern includes both charted and written row-by-row instructions.

Yarn: Le Moire Yarn Janas DK 100% merino wool, non superwash; 266 meters (291 yards)/ 100g (3.53 oz): 3 skeins;
Or: 798 m/ 873 yards of DK weight yarn;

Sample was knit in Terra di Siena colorway;

Needles: 4.5 mm/ US7 circular needles at least 80 cm/ 32” long or needle size to obtain the gauge;

Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm/ 4” in Stockinette Stitch on 4.5 mm/ US7 needles, measured flat after blocking;

Gauge is not important for this project but it will affect the size of your shawl and the yardage. Make sure you have enough yarn to complete your project.

Other: 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle to weave in ends;

Measurements: one size; measurements after blocking: approx. 166 cm/ 65” wide and 75 cm/ 29.5 “ long;

I would love to see your Toscana shawls ♡ Please tag your projects #toscanashawl and #yarnpoetryknits on social media. Thank you and happy knitting!