Frisee

This light and frothy triangle shawl in two sizes (petite/tall) begins at the lower edge with a frill of lace and progresses through a series of patterns that alternate between openwork and solid garter stitch. The easy to work patterns make for quick knitting as the shawl decreases to the neck edge and allow for variations in the placement of striping and mesh for the upper body. Shown in a two-color arrangement, the knitter could easily add a third shade or work it in a single color—the design lends itself nicely to gradient colorways as well.

  

Suggested Yarns:
Kent Lace, Modern Deco Lace, Shetlandia Fingering, Jacob Fingering or any soft fingering blend that knits to pattern gauge.
  
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

  

Finished Size:
21(27) inches long at center back and 52(72) inches across top edge (stretched and blocked)

  

Yarn requirements: 

Color A (hem color): 225(375) yards

Color B (alternating color): 200(325) yards

  

Gauge: 

20 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on smaller needle (unblocked)

  

Needles: 

size 6US (4.0 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge

size 7US (4.5 mm) or .5 mm larger than gauge needle