Looking for a smaller project for that irresistible skein of fingering weight yarn that jumped into your cart? Shawllita is just the ticket. A light and airy combination of mesh and garter stitch, with an occasional purl thrown in. The pattern is written to include beads but omitting them still results in plenty of texture. If you are new to adding beads, this is a nice manageable project to explore the beading process. If you opt to omit the beads, I suggest you use a monotone or tonal colorway to better show off the stitchwork that the beads otherwise highlight. Shawllita provides just enough coverage without weighing you down. This is a lovely wearable accessory with great styling options - try it draped over your shoulders with a pretty shawl pin fastened at the front or even wrap it closer around your neck as a cowl.

Yarn
Miss Babs Estrellita
92% superwash Merino wool, 8% Lurex; 400
yd/4 oz (365 m/115 g) skeins
1 skein, shown in Starry Night (blue sample)
Or approximately 400 yards/ 365 meters of
fingering weight yarn

Finished Measurements
33”/82.5 cm length from highest point, 17”/
42.5 cm from caston to bindoff edge
measured along the center of the shawl, 33”/
82.5 cm wingspan width at widest point.

Needles
US 8 5 mm circular needle 32”/80 cm long,
or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 16 stitches and 18 rows = 4”/10 cm
in garter stitch.
Gauge is not critical for this project but will
affect yardage and finished size if different
from above.

Notions
• 2 stitch markers
• 1 locking marker
• 304 beads (optional)
• Beading tool, crochet hook or floss (optional)
• Tapestry needle

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.

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