La Barucci
La Barucci is the fifth of eight patterns in the Courtesans shawl collection.
Giulia Beneni, known as La Barucci, was one of the premier courtesans of Paris, notably having a brief liaison with Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (the future Edward VII) in 1867.
La Barucci is a crescent shawl with lace edging, worked from the bottom-up.
Materials
420 yds / 384 m fingering weight / 4 ply yarn
5 mm / US 8 needles
Stitch markers (16)
Tapestry needle
Blocking wires / pins
Dimensions
53 x 14 “ / 130 x 35 cm
Gauge
16 sts x 22 rows = 4 “ / 10 cm in Stocking st
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Sample shown in MadelineTosh Tosh Merino Light in the ‘Mare’ colour way.