Lace and Bead Shawl Knitting Pattern - The Moon and the Sky Shawl

Kits are available for the Moon and the Sky shawl.

This pattern is also available to purchase on Ravelry

The Moon and the Sky Shawl is a generously sized lace shawl and incredibly versatile to wear. It is delicate and light enough for warm summer evenings and come the colder seasons it can be wrapped around the neck as an elegant and warm winter scarf.

Alternating relaxing sections of smooth stockinette with a simple, repetitive lace pattern, this shawl makes for an engaging knit. A sprinkling of beads in the second and border sections of lace add a touch of glamour and sparkle.

A smooth solid or semi-tonal lace yarn works best for this project. You can either match the beads to your yarn or use contrast beads for striking pops of colour.

The pattern has both written and charted instructions and has links to video tutorials, including how to add beads with a crochet hook.

Stitches Used: Sl1 wyif, kyok, knit, purl, yo, k2tog, ssk, sl1-k2tog-psso

Sizes: One size

Measurements: The finished blocked item measures 78” (198cm) wingspan and 28” (71cm) length

Materials

• 656yd / 600m, 3.5 oz / 100g, lace yarn such as Under the Olive Tree Lace Yarn - 80% extra fine merino / 20% silk (1 skein)
• US size 4 (3.5mm) 31.5 - 39" (80 - 100cm) or circular needle
• 696 x size 8 (3mm) beads, either threaded onto yarn before casting on or added using an 0.5mm crochet hook as you go along
• A stitch marker for marking the centre stitch (optional)

Gauge: 22 stitches and 34 rows to 4 inches / 10cm in stockinette stitch

You can view other examples of this pattern over on Ravelry. Click >>here<< to see pictures from other knitters who have made this shawl.