I designed this shawlette during the start of the 2020 pandemic as a way to keep busy and focused on something positive. If you are up for a challenge, this is a great pattern for you. The shawlette is heavily laced and uses many beads. For information on how to place beads in knitting, refer to Nancy Simet’s Learn Something New article on adding beads to your knitting.

The shawl is worked in three wedges, separated by the typical triangular increases which are made on either side of a spine. Each spine is 3 stitches wide and embellished with beads. Each triangle is then divided in half by a pseudo-spine. The initial beadwork and pattern are mirrored within each triangle over these pseudo-spines. Once the first lace pattern is complete, the spines creating the shawl continue and all but the center pseudo-spine are no longer worked. The second pattern is mirrored over the remains of the pseudo-spines to mirror the lattice lace within each wedge. At the end, a beaded border is worked.

The shawl is heavily beaded which changes the drape of the typical shawls you may be used to knitting. Beads add so much elegance to the work. They seem daunting to use at first, but once you get the hang of beading, you may find you just can’t stop!