Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- 22 x 78” / 56 x 198 cm
- Charts and written instructions
Materials you need at home:
- Laceweight mohair yarn; 1000 yd (915 m)
- 5 mm (US 8) straight or 16-24" (40-60 cm) circular needles
- 4 mm (US 6)—or 2 sizes smaller than needle to obtain gauge—60" (150 cm) circular needle, or two 40" (100 cm) circular needles for two circulars technique
- Size E-4 (3.5mm) crochet hook and waste yarn, or preferred method for provisional cast on
- 0.6mm crochet hook (for placing beads)
- 180 6/0 beads + 110 6/0 beads on edging (optional)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
A little Mohair goes a long way with this lovely pink cloud. You’ll want to use every inch of the extra generous proportions to cacoon yourself in its marshmallow-soft textures, and you’ll have plenty of length to attractively drape your lace with a little fabulously studied nonchalance. The Queensway Shawl is a rectangular shawl started with a provisional cast on, which is later picked up for the all-around lace edge. The unusual “tuck” stitches are used to create a diamond motif over a ground of reverse stockinette. Beads are placed to emphasize the tucked stitches. This pattern includes both written instructions and charts. Techniques used: Provisional cast on, tuck stitch, placing beads with a crochet hook, working simple stitch pattern from chart or written instructions, working simple lace pattern from chart or written instructions, slipped stitch, k2tog, yarnover, knit-on edging, picking up stitches, grafting.
