Aloes & diamonds shawl
This is a one-skein crescent shawl with a difference. There are no stockinette or garter stitch sections – instead, graceful lace flows uninterruptedly outwards towards the very tips, and downwards towards the beaded diamond border.
To see a video of this shawl, click here.
Perfect for that single skein of luxury yarn, it was designed with lace addicts and frugal-minded knitters in mind. I happen to belong to both groups (the kind who want every bit of lace out of their yarn!)
Size is adjustable to the amount of yarn you have on hand - instructions are given in the PDF.
The dark pink version was made with just 370 yards!
I’ve always had much admiration and respect for the Aloe Vera. This evergreen perennial flourishes in dry, arid conditions and harsh terrain, producing succulent leaves with a multitude of soothing and healing properties. The lace motif in the shawl body is a tribute to the tender, pointed leaves of the aloe.
It seems fitting that the border with its sparkling beads is made of diamond motifs, because to my mind, both aloes and diamonds are equally precious in their own ways.
The shawl is suitable for both advanced beginners and experienced knitters. With elegant lace and simple shaping, this is an enjoyable knit.
Yarn:
For purple shawl: Sweet Georgia Bulletproof Sock (50% superwash merino, 15% silk, 15% mohair, 20% nylon; 437 yds [400m]/100g): Lupine, 1 ball
For dark pink shawl: Shuttles & Needles sport weight Caterpillar yarn; 100% hand-dyed cotton, 370 yards/336m/100 grams, color: Baton Rouge, one skein
https://shuttlesandneedles.com/collections/yarns/products/sport-weight-cotton
Needles & notions:
Gauge: 36 sts = 4” [10 cm] in St st on US 0-1. 1 body lace repeat is 2” wide and 1.5” tall.
Size:
Purple shawl: 43” (109cm) along top edge, 115” (292cm) along bottom edge, 16” (41cm) height at center
Dark pink shawl: 55” (140cm) along top edge, 90” (229cm) along bottom edge, 15” (38cm) height at center
Photos of purple shawl © Kellie Nuss for Knotions magazine, cream shawl © ReeMarieKnits (Ravelry)all other photos © Padma R
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To see a video of this shawl, click here.
Perfect for that single skein of luxury yarn, it was designed with lace addicts and frugal-minded knitters in mind. I happen to belong to both groups (the kind who want every bit of lace out of their yarn!)
Size is adjustable to the amount of yarn you have on hand - instructions are given in the PDF.
The dark pink version was made with just 370 yards!
I’ve always had much admiration and respect for the Aloe Vera. This evergreen perennial flourishes in dry, arid conditions and harsh terrain, producing succulent leaves with a multitude of soothing and healing properties. The lace motif in the shawl body is a tribute to the tender, pointed leaves of the aloe.
It seems fitting that the border with its sparkling beads is made of diamond motifs, because to my mind, both aloes and diamonds are equally precious in their own ways.
The shawl is suitable for both advanced beginners and experienced knitters. With elegant lace and simple shaping, this is an enjoyable knit.
Yarn:
For purple shawl: Sweet Georgia Bulletproof Sock (50% superwash merino, 15% silk, 15% mohair, 20% nylon; 437 yds [400m]/100g): Lupine, 1 ball
For dark pink shawl: Shuttles & Needles sport weight Caterpillar yarn; 100% hand-dyed cotton, 370 yards/336m/100 grams, color: Baton Rouge, one skein
https://shuttlesandneedles.com/collections/yarns/products/sport-weight-cotton
Needles & notions:
- Size US 6 (4 mm): 32” (81cm) circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
- US 16 [0.6mm] steel crochet hook, or size needed for bead placement
- 2 tubes of seed beads 3.5 mm (6/0) size (you may only need 1 tube, but better to have extra beads than to run out!)
- blocking wires; t-pins; tapestry needle; 4 stitch markers
Gauge: 36 sts = 4” [10 cm] in St st on US 0-1. 1 body lace repeat is 2” wide and 1.5” tall.
Size:
Purple shawl: 43” (109cm) along top edge, 115” (292cm) along bottom edge, 16” (41cm) height at center
Dark pink shawl: 55” (140cm) along top edge, 90” (229cm) along bottom edge, 15” (38cm) height at center
Photos of purple shawl © Kellie Nuss for Knotions magazine, cream shawl © ReeMarieKnits (Ravelry)all other photos © Padma R
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