Product Description
Camille-Leonie Doncieux was the subject of many of Claude Monet’s works, yet little is known about this woman who was Monet’s muse, lover, and first wife.
Camille is a three-panel shawlette knit from top down as a gift for Camille Monet who deserved a little luxury to wrap around her shoulders.
Instructions are provided in both chart form and as written directions presented as a table. The shawl can be knit as large or as small as the knitter desires. Directions are provided to make a three-panel shawl or a traditional triangular shawl.
The simple lace represents an impression of camellia petals both as a namesake and as symbol of the gardens Camille and her husband loved but could not afford.
Camille Shawlette by Meghan Jackson
What is Being Made
Camille is a three-panel shawlette designed as a single-skein knitting project. This elegant wrap is inspired by Camille-Leonie Doncieux, the muse and first wife of Claude Monet, combining historical significance with wearable luxury. The shawl features a delicate lace pattern that evokes camellia petals, serving as both a namesake reference and a symbolic nod to the gardens cherished by Monet and his wife. The design is worked from the top down, making it an accessible construction method for advanced knitters seeking a refined finished piece.
Techniques and Construction
This shawlette employs top-down construction, a popular method in modern shawl design that allows knitters to work from a central point outward. The three-panel structure creates a balanced, wearable garment that drapes elegantly around the shoulders. Lace knitting forms the foundation of the design, with the simple lace pattern creating an impression of delicate camellia petals throughout the piece. Instructions are provided in two formats to accommodate different learning preferences: chart form for visual learners and written directions presented as a table for those who prefer line-by-line guidance.
Stitches Used
The pattern incorporates lace stitches to create the signature camellia petal motif. While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the pattern overview, the lace work is described as simple, making it suitable for advanced knitters who have mastered fundamental lace techniques including yarn overs, decreases, and reading charts.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
- Yarn: Silky Cashmerino by Dyehard Fibre Arts in Heavy Fingering weight (356 yards / 326 metres per skein)
- Yarn Fiber Content: 75% Merino, 15% Cashmere, 10% Silk blend
- Yardage Required: 1 skein or equivalent yarn
- Needle Size: 4.0 mm (US 6) circular needle, 32 inches or longer
- Additional Notions: Stitch markers (optional), darning needle for finishing
The choice of Silky Cashmerino yarn elevates this project with luxury fibers, combining the warmth and elasticity of Merino wool with the softness of cashmere and the lustrous sheen of silk. The Heavy Fingering weight and single-skein yardage make this an efficient project for knitters seeking a sophisticated accessory without requiring extensive yarn quantities.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Designer: | Meghan Jackson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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