les Abeilles

A silky little triangle, worked from hem to neck in three sizes (mini/petite/tall) with an ornately sculpted hem. The easy-to-work stitch patterns and wrong-side rest rows make this piece a great first shawl project, or a fun, relaxing weekend traveler for experienced knitters. The ornate look belies its simplicity of construction; this piece knits up quickly and effortlessly to make a dazzling last-minute gift.
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size
 
Suggested Yarns: Sunshine Yarns Sunsilk, Tanis Silver Label Mulberry Silk, Woolen Rabbit Pandora, Briar Rose Sea Pearl, Knitting Notions Classic Merino Bamboo, Crazy4Dyeing Silkysock, String Theory Bamboo Merino, Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Silk, Spirit Trail Penelope, Impulse of Delight Merino Silk, or any silky fingering yarn with approximately 400 yards/100 grams

Finished Size: 17(23, 29) inches long at center back and 40(60, 80) inches across top edge (blocked)

Yarn Requirements: 275(550, 800) yards

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (unblocked; fabric will be relaxed)

Needles: size 4US (3.5 mm) circular needle (or size to obtain correct gauge)
DPNs same size for final join (optional)