This shawl is inspired by the costumes in the TV show Outlander. The construction of the shawl is inspired by some of the shawls Claire wears in season 1, but the style and colours are inspired by the outfits Claire wore in Season 2 in Paris.

Sizing and fit:
SIZES
One size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
184 cm / 73.5” wide and 86 cm / 33.75” high.

Yarn
DIOR
C1: 480m / 525yds of 4 ply / fingering weight yarn.
C2: 360m / 394yds of 4 ply / fingering weight yarn.
Sample is knit with Natural Fibre Arts Merino Silk Cashmere (70% Merino, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere, 400m / 438yds - 100g) in colours Ivory (C1) and Charcoal (C2).

VERSAILLES
C1a: 200m / 219yds of 4 ply / fingering weight yarn.
C1b: 300m / 328yds of 4 ply / fingering weight yarn.
C2: 360m / 394yds of 4 ply / fingering weight yarn.
Sample is knit with Natural Fibre Arts Merino Silk Cashmere (70% Merino, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere, 400m / 438yds - 100g) in colours Pink (C1a), Gold (C1b) and Mustard (C2).

Needles
3.5mm / US4, 80cm / 32” and 120cm / 48” circular needles.

Notions
Tapestry needle, stitchmarkers, stitch holders.
For tassels: Cardstock, scissors.

Gauge:
20 sts and 34 rows = 10cm / 4” on 3.5mm / US4 needles in Stockinette st, measured from a relaxed fabric after blocking.

Design notes:
Worked flat and in one piece.

A wide stripe pattern of garter st in Colour 1 (C1) and stockinette st in Colour 2 (C2) is worked throughout the shawl.

Two versions:
Dior worked in two colours, C1 and C2 and with a straight BO edge.
Versailles worked in three colours: C1 stripes are divided between two colours, C1a and C1b. With bobbled BO edge.

Techniques:
Long tail CO
Working flat
Knits and purls
Basic increases and decreases
Picking up sts from knitted edge
Stretchy BO/ Bobbled BO

Skill level
Advanced beginner