Chartres Shawl

I remember as a child, my mom would take my siblings and me to mass every Sunday. As the priest was giving his sermon, I would stare at the stained glass windows and study the details of the ornate designs and pictures around the inside of the church. As an adult, I admired the artwork and details of cathedrals in pictures, books and movies. The inspiration for my shawl design is the Chartres Cathedral that marked a high point in French Gothic Art. The Chartres Shawl was based on the idea of building a cathedral through knitting. Each section of this half pi shaped shawl is my interpretation of some of the notable characteristics of Gothic Architecture.

Sizes

One size

Finished Measurements

62"/157.5 cm along top edge

29"/73.5 cm deep

Materials

Approximately 900 yds/823 m of lace weight yarn

I used Miss Babs Yearning (65% merino wool, 35% tussah silk; 185g [6.88 oz]/1200yds [1095  m]); color: Antique Brass, 1 skein

US size 6/4.0 mm circular needle 40"/100 cm or longer, or size needed to obtain gauge

Two Stitch markers (to mark side garter edges of shawl)

663 Delica #8 round beads for optional beading

Crochet hook size 0.8 mm to place beads (if working with beads)

Tape measure or ruler

Yarn needle

Gauge

22 sts and 32 rows = 4"/10 cm in stockinette st worked flat, after blocking