Lace Shawl Knitting Kit - Diamond Cascade

Get everything you need to knit the Diamond Cascade shawl in one handy kit.

The Diamond Cascade shawl uses a simple diamond lace stitch pattern throughout the shawl. A video for how to work the lace pattern and add a bead with a crochet hook is included in the pattern or you can take a look here: https://www.undertheolivetreeknits.com/stitch-tutorials.html

This pattern is a great introduction into lace knitting if it's something you have not tried before.

Kits are dyed to order so please allow up to a week for delivery (longer for overseas)

The kit contains:

• A 100g / 600 skein of Hand-Dyed Lace Yarn (55% superwash blue-faced leicester wool and 45% silk) in Thunder Blue
• 1 pattern (PDF or print)
• 750 Size 8 (3mm) seed beads in Gunmetal Peacock
• 1 removable marker
• An organza project bag

In addition you will need*:

• 1 x US size 4 (3.5mm) 32-40” (80-100cm) circular needle
• 1 x 0.5mm crochet hook for adding the beads

If you would like a different yarn and bead colour combination please just drop me a message.

About this Pattern

This large, yet soft and delicate, top-down triangular shawl is ideal for romantic dinners, evening strolls or just adding a touch of sparkle to the everyday. Streams of diamond lace cascade outward from the centre spine, ending in a splash of lace along the border. Beads in the centre of each motif twinkle in the light, like the glinting of the sea at sunset. Thanks to the simple and repetitive stitch pattern, the adventurous beginner will find this a great introduction to beaded lace, whilst the seasoned knitter will enjoy the easy-to-memorize pattern.

A video tutorial on how to work the Diamond Lace stitch pattern and add a bead to each centre is linked in the pattern. It also includes handy tips on how to read your lace stitches, so you can easily double check that your lace stitches are in the right place on each row.

A handy stitch count checklist is provided at the end of the pattern to help you keep track of your progress.

Skills / Techniques used: Knit, purl, yarnovers, decreases, beadwork

Sizes: One size

Measurements: The finished blocked item measures 73” (185cm) wingspan and 33.5” (85cm) depth at the longest part

Gauge: 24 stitches and 38 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking

*There is an option to purchase these additional items on your order.