A beautiful budding pattern, sparkling beads and dangling raindrops combine to create a celebration of springtime and blossoms.
The point of the shawl has been gently curved with the addition of short-rows. The edging is a simple crochet chain embellished with beads.
The bulk of the beads have been place with a crochet hook. The exception is the edging. Here the beads were pre-strung before the edging was begun.
Materials: 600yds of heavy fingering or sport weight (sample used Kauni EE colourway); 4.5mm US # 7 32 inch circs; 3.5mm hook for crochet edging; 40 grs size 6/0 or 5/0 beads (sample used size 5.0 triangular beads); 0.75mm crochet hook; markers; and the regular notions.
Gauge: One lace pattern repeat fully blocked equals 3 inches.
Dimensions: blocked and relaxed – 60 inch wingspan and 35 inches deep.