The Crystal Palace, site of the Great Exhibition, relied on technological innovations to achieve its open, airy appearance. The shawl it inspired, however, requires only knitting needles and beautiful yarn. Solid stripes alternate with panels of lace mesh to mimic the Crystal Palace’s famous entry hall.

This shawl is worked back and forth in rows from the top down. The knitted border is finished with a crochet bind off.

Knitters can choose to work the lace pattern from charts or written instrucitions.

Finished Size
159 cm (62.5”) wide across upper edge and 77.5 cm (30.5”) tall at centre

Yarn
1 skein of lace weight yarn with a yardage of approximately 700 m (765 yds) per 100 g
Used in the sample: SweetGeorgia Yarns Merino Silk Lace (50% Merino, 50% Silk; 700 m 765 yds / 100g) in colorway Silver

Needles
3.25 mm / US size 3 circular needle, 80 cm (32”) or longer, to accommodate the large number of stitches

Notions
Stitch markers, size 3.25 mm (D/3) crochet hook, darning needle

Gauge
18 sts /32 rows = 10 cm/4” in Twisted Stockinette Stitch, blocked
18 sts /24 rows = 10 cm/4” in lace pattern, blocked