Inspired by the stunning tulip fields of Lisse in the Netherlands and spring flowers in general, this generously sized shawl provides interesting lace textures and a burst of vibrant color for any season.

The lace pattern is simple, worked only on the right side of the project with purled wrong side rows, and the straight sides are worked with yarn over edging for easy blocking. The solid tulip motifs are combined with a simple geometric lace background, which provides visual interest on both sides of the shawl.

In addition, optional beads are placed along the bottom edges for a bit of sparkle reminiscent of dew drops on flower petals.

Yarn
Miss Babs Katahdin
100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester Wool; 1750 yd/15.5 oz (1600 m/439 g) skeins
1 skein, shown in Spotted Flowers

Or approximately 1340 yards/1230 meters of light fingering weight yarn.

Finished Measurements
Length: 80”/200 cm
Width: 28”/70 cm

Needles
• US 5 (3.75 mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge
• US 7 (4.5 mm) needles (for bind off only), or two sizes larger than size used to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch.
Unblocked: 24 stitches and 34 rows = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch.

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

Notions
• Approximately 375 size 6/0 (4 mm) seed beads (silverlined crystal, optional)
• US 14/16 (0.75 mm) steel crochet hook (optional, for bead placement only)
• Blocking pins
• Blocking wires (optional)
• Stitch markers (optional)
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn (for provisional cast on)

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