Queensway Shawl

Construction

The Queensway Shawl is a rectangular shawl started with a provisional cast on, which is later picked up for the all-around lace edge. The unusual “tuck” stitches are used to create a diamond motif over a ground of reverse stockinette. Beads are placed to emphasize the tucked stitches.

What's Included

This pattern includes both written instructions and charts.

Sizes + Finished Measurements

22” wide x 78” long / 56 cm wide x 198 cm long.

Yarn

Laceweight mohair yarn; 1000 yd (915 m).

Shown in Knit Picks Aloft Super Kid Mohair (72% Super Kid Mohair, 28% Silk; 260 yards/25g) in Cosmopolitan.

Substitution Notes

Substitute with any laceweight kid mohair yarn with or without silk blended in.

Gauge

14 sts and 23 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st with larger needles, blocked.

Needles + Notions

5 mm (US 8) Needles;
4 mm (US 6) Circular Needles, 60″ (150 cm) long;
3.5 mm (E-4) Crochet Hook for provisional cast on;
180 6/0 Beads;
110 6/0 Beads for edging (optional);
0.6 mm Crochet Hook for beading;
Yarn Needle;
Stitch Markers.

Skills

Provisional crochet cast on, increases/decreases, working tuck stitch and simple lace from charts or written instructions, placing beads with crochet hook, picking up stitches, knitting in the round, knit-on edging.