Italian painter Marina Apollonio expertly created optical illusions in her art. The Apollonio Shawl pays homage to her work as a three-quarter square design with rounded corners. The striking sections of red give the viewer a place to rest when taking in the vivid linework.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 48” wide and 24” tall at center.

Yarn SweetGeorgia Flaxen Silk DK (65% silk, 35% linen; 248 yd 226 m/4 oz 115 g): Birch (cream; A), Jewel (dark purple; B), and Blood Orange (orange; C), 2 skeins each.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4” in St st.

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NOTES

• This three-quarter square shawl with rounded corners is worked from the center neck down and outward.

• A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.