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The Grandmillennial Shawl is a simple, asymmetrical triangle knit in seed stitch with a dramatic ruffle border. It’s inspired by opera coats of the late 19th century with their luxe materials and fur trim, and while I have no interest in working with fur, I’m very interested in mimicking the look. This shawl will be a relatively quick but meditative knit that is highly adjustable by size. The ruffle at the end is extremely satisfying as it grows and pleats on your needles.

SIZES

One size, adjustable

Finished shawl dimensions: 50” (127 cm) by 54” (137 cm) along the two sides that meet at a right angle

MATERIALS

DK-weight yarn, 600 yds (549 m); lace-weight silk-mohair yarn, 550 yds (503 m) (held double)

Sample shown knit in Purl Soho Cashmere Merino Bloom, 75% extra fine merino wool and 25% cashmere, 218 yds (199 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g); and Purl Soho Tussock, 60% super fine kid mohair and 40% mulberry silk, 328 yds (300 m) per 0.88 oz (25 g)

GAUGE

4” (10 cm) square = 19 stitches by 36 rows in seed stitch

NEEDLES

One set of 32” (81 cm) circular needles in a size to match gauge listed above. Suggested needle size: US 7 (4.5 mm)

One set of 32” (81 cm) circular needles in a size three sizes smaller than size used to achieve gauge. Suggested needle size: US 4 (3.5 mm)

TOOLS

One stitch marker for beginning of round; optional additional markers between pattern repeats on ruffle

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

SKILL LEVEL

Adventurous beginner

Techniques: increases, simple lace