Nixie's Net by Katherine Vaughan

This mesh scarf could have been used by a particularly glamorous water maiden (a German Nixe or Nixie) to snare passing fishermen and women. 

The basic stitch is based on Barbara Walker’s Mermaid Mesh, but with tendrils at the short sides that gently wave like seaweed.  The light bamboo yarn lends a light crunchy softness perfect for warding off the cool breath of the night – or overactive air conditioning.

Size

Approximately 55” long (with fringe) by 7” wide

Yarn

Madil Eden Print (100% bamboo; 109 yards [100 meters]/50 grams): Color 030, 3 balls

Needles

US#6 (4 mm): 24-32” circular

Gauge

14 sts and 28 rows = 4” in pattern stitch after wet blocking.
19 sts and 26 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.

Notions

2 Markers; waste yarn for lifelines (optional); tapestry needle