A little bit of luxury—and a beautiful way to play with color.
Nixe by Melanie Berg pairs two colors of Pasquali Balayage in a simple, repetitive slipped-stitch pattern that creates the look of shimmering mermaid scales. The result is a generously sized asymmetrical shawl with plenty of visual interest without complicated colorwork.
Your Yarn Bundle Includes 5 Skeins of Pasquali Balayage:
- Color 1 (Main): 3 skeins
- Color 2 (Contrast): 2 skeins
Choosing Your Colors
For the most impact, choose a Balayage Solid for your main color and pair it with one of the coordinating Balayage Handpaints. The hand-dyed color will pop against the quieter background while still feeling beautifully connected.
Prefer something more subtle? Two coordinating solids can create a softer, sophisticated version. Just make sure there's enough contrast between your colors for the slipped-stitch pattern to show.
Balayage is a luxurious blend of Baby Alpaca and Extrafine Merino, giving Nixe beautiful drape, softness, and warmth without feeling heavy.
Finished size is approximately 98.5" wingspan × 23.5" deep.
You'll also need US 4 / 3.5mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Note: The Nixe pattern is available on Ravelry:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nixe-2