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Cornaro Shawl

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Make a sophisticated style statement with the Cornaro Shawl, a grand rectangular wrap featuring a lively geometric mosaic pattern. Honoring the trailblazing philosopher Elena Cornaro Piscopia, this clever downloadable PDF pattern alternates crisp texture and colorwork sections while requiring only one active strand of yarn per row. With instructions for two custom lengths, it delivers a deeply relaxing, tangle-free project that injects a brilliant pop of colour into your winter wardrobe.

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The Cornaro Shawl is a grand, timeless rectangular wrap featuring a captivating pop of modern colourwork. The striking geometric motifs are added using the ingenious mosaic technique, allowing you to create intricate patterns by simply alternating rows of colour—meaning you will never have to manage or untangle several threads at the same time! Embrace simple elegance and the absolute joy of textured knitting by creating this enchanting accessory, perfect for adding a sophisticated layer to any occasion.

This delightfully versatile downloadable PDF pattern contains clear, detailed guidelines to easily adjust the final length of your wrap to suit your personal style and silhouette preferences. Knitted in a soft fingering weight yarn, the design structures fluid stockinette blocks framed by crisp mosaic sections. For the sample, the vibrant neon accents pop beautifully against a neutral background, offering a playful yet refined aesthetic that makes it a true pleasure to cast on.

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This elegant design honors Elena Cornaro Piscopia (1646–1684), a brilliant Venetian philosopher and a true trailblazer for women in academia. In 1678, she became the first woman in the world to receive a PhD (a doctorate in philosophy) from a university. Celebrated for her immense intellect, mastery of multiple languages, and dedication to learning, her legacy of resilience and intellectual excellence serves as the perfect muse for this sophisticated geometric mosaic shawl.

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Digital Product: This purchase is for a downloadable PDF knitting pattern only. No physical or finished item will be shipped.
Personal Use Only: This pattern is protected by international copyright law and is intended solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
Restrictions: You may not distribute, share, or sell electronic or paper copies of this pattern, nor sell any items knitted from it.

Final measurements	Length: 158 (210) cm / 62 (82) in. Width: 60 cm (24 in).
Yarn Weight	Fingering
Yardage	MC (White): 800 m (656 yds). C1 (Magenta): 80 m (88 yds). C2 (Pink): 80 m (88 yds). C3 (Ochre): 80 m (88 yds).
Yarn details	Kelbourne Woolens – Perennial (400 m / 100 g). Sample uses Natural (MC), Neon Pink (C1), Neon Coral (C2), and Gold (C3).
Gauge	31 stitches and 34 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) in stockinette knit with 3.25 mm needles (US 3), after blocking.
Needle size	2.75 mm (US 2) for ribbing, 3.25 mm (US 3) for stockinette, and 3.5 mm (US 4) for mosaic circular needles (with a cable long enough to accommodate all stitches), or size needed to get gauge.
Difficulty	Intermediate
Required techniques	Knit & Purl, Slipping stitches, Reading a chart.
Languages	English & French

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