Folies Bergère Shawl | Knitting pattern and Optional Kits

2024-11-28T00:00:04-05:00

Price: 5.00 - 99.00 (5 variants)

What could be a more perfect way to unveil our new Petite Bouclee than with the exquisite Folies Bergère Shawl by Louise Robert?

Folies Bergère is a famous music hall in Paris, France, known for its extravagant performances and vibrant atmosphere. Established in the 19th century, it became synonymous with entertainment that was both light-hearted and

sophisticated.

The venue is celebrated for its lavish shows featuring music, dance, and theatrical performances, often including elaborate costumes and stunning visual displays. Folies Bergère evokes a sense of elegance and feminine artistic flair emanating from the model. -Louise Robert ♡

You have the option to purchase the pattern only or the knitting kit, which contains both the yarn and the pattern needed to knit this project!

THIS KNITTING KIT INCLUDES

The Folies Bergère Shawl pattern (sent as a PDF numeric file) - The pattern is included when you purchase a kit.

LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - SUPER SOCK [75% merino wool sw, 25% nylon; 400m per 100g] - 1 SKEIN - shown in Hibiscus for Kit 1, Charlie for kit 2, Multivers for kit 3 and Mouton Noir for the red version.

LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - PETITE SURI [75% Baby Suri Alpaca, 25 % Mulberry Silk; 420m per 50g] - 1 SKEIN - shown in Crème au beurre for kit 1, Écume for kit 2, Waterhouse for kit 3 and Tudors for the red version.

LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - PETITE BOUCLEE [77% Baby Alpaca, 33% Silk; 400m per 100g] - 1 SKEIN - shown in Marie-Antoinette for kit 1, Ardoise for Kit 2, Dream Baby for kit 3 and Ardoise for the red version.

IN ADDITION TO THIS KNITTING KIT, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS

Circular needle of 4mm (US 6); cable length of at least 100 cm (40'') - Or size required to obtain gauge

Circular needle of 5.5mm (US 9); cable length of at least 100 cm (40'') - Or 1.5 mm larger than size required to obtain gauge

Tapestry needle

Stitch markers (8x including 2 different ones)

GAUGE

24 sts = 10 cm; 4" with Super Sock in stockinette stitch before blockage, and 22 sts = 10 cm; 4" after blockage.

FINAL SIZE

Width: 198 cm; 78" x Height: 53.5 cm; 21"

NOTE

This shawl features a central section shaped like a downward-pointing quadrant (see the green area in the diagram), where 8 stitches are added every six rows. Additionally, on either side of the quadrant, there are extra increases (shown by the pink triangles) and a series of short rows (indicated by the blue triangles) to widen the piece. The increases are depicted by the white dashed line.

The traditional, feminine silhouette of the shawl is updated with a lace band located in the center instead of at the edge and is further enhanced by varying yarns, textures, and colors.

ENJOY ! ♥︎