Clair de Lune

Soft, open lace panels sweep like moonbeams along a graceful curve, alternating with bands of reverse stockinette. Cast on with just a few stitches at one corner, the shawl rapidly increases along the top edge to form a modern, wearable wrap that can be styled in dozens of ways. The lace is worked from a single chart that can be repeated as many times as desired, making it easy to customize size; a simple, stretchy bind-off forms soft scallops at the bottom. The lush, romantic drape contrasted with contemporary minimalism is reminiscent of the subtle tension present in Gabriel Faure’s Clair de Lune.

Pattern has been tech edited and tested.

Yarn: Expression Fiber Arts Oasis Camel Silk Fingering (fingering; 50% camel, 50% mulberry silk; 500 yd/100 g): Crystal, 2 hanks

Needles: One 60” circular needle, US 5 (3.75 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, rigid & flexible blocking wires, rustproof pins

Notes: The chart repeat can be worked as many times as desired; to replicate the sample shown, follow the written directions.
The shawl can be bound off on any RS row.
If enlarging the shawl, be sure to have extra yarn. The sample shown used approximately 705 yards.
A circular needle is specified to accommodate the large number of stitches; do not join in the round.
Lace is charted only.