Waves and Beads shawl -- PDF knitting pattern

A froth of delicate lace waves back and forth in between winding columns of beads. This asymmetrical shawl is knit from one tip to the opposite edge on the bias. Once the pattern is established, it increases one stitch every four rows.

Because of its asymmetrical shape, this shawl pattern is very easy to adapt to the amount of yarn available.

The use of beads for this pattern is optional.

Gauge is not critical for this pattern, but using a different yarn weight or needle size will affect the size of the finished shawl.

Instructions are both written out and charted.


Size
50.5” / 128 cm in length and 18” / 46 cm deep at its deepest point

Yarn
570 yds / 521 m of fingering weight yarn

Sample shown in Miss Babs Katahdin (600 yds / 549 m per 150 g; 100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester) in Oyster

Needles
US Size 3 / 3.25 mm circular needle, at least 32” / 80 cm in length

Gauge
25 sts x 37 rows per 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch after blocking
30 sts x 37 rows per 4” / 10 cm in Lace and Bead pattern after blocking
Approximately 30 rows along the top edge per 4” / 10 cm

Notions
Yarn needle; stitch marker; 30 g of 6/0 seed beads (appox. 440 total – optional); 1.25 mm crochet hook for beading (optional)