Manicotti Main Course Shawl

Manicotti Main Course is a top-down lace shawlette that combines color with texture, making it a light and airy summer accessory. Part of the Dinner Party Collection, this shawl is inspired by delicious meals, with each pattern including a corresponding recipe. The easy lace and colorwork make for a relaxing yet engaging knit.

Size

One size.

Finished Measurements

• Length along top edge after blocking: 45 inches (114.5 cm).
• Depth from top edge to bottom edge at deepest point after blocking: 13 inches (33 cm).

Gauge

23 sts/30 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Materials Needed

• Lace weight yarn.
• Main color: 280 yds (256 m).
• Contrasting color: 180 yds (165 m).
• 29-inch (or larger) US #3/3.25mm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Darning needle.

Yarn Used

Main color: Madelinetosh Prairie [100% merino wool; 840 yds/768 m per 100g]; color: Nutmeg; 1 skein.

Contrasting color: Knit Picks Shadow [100% merino wool; 440 yds/402 m per 100g]; color: Eucalyptus; 1 skein.

Techniques

• Casting on stitches
• Binding off stitches
• Increasing and decreasing
• Simple lace knitting

Pattern Notes

The shawl is worked from the top down. The shape is created by increasing stitches on each edge using the "make 1" increase. A 3-stitch wide garter stitch edge prevents curling. After binding off, the shawl is blocked into shape, allowing the lace pattern to open up and the edges to form delicate points.