Irish Edged Long Wingspan Shawlette

This is a pattern for a very "long wingspan" crescent shaped shawlette that is comprised of two different lace stitches. The ornate lace edging stitch is added in the traditional Shetland manner, and gives a beautiful and graceful bottom to the shawlette. Nor is it nearly as difficult as it looks.  The shawlette measures 68 inches at the widest points across the top and is 22 inches deep at the deepest point. It is made with a heavier of the fingering weight yarns, and is knit on size 7 (U.S.) needles. The shawlette requires approximately 700 yards of yarn making it both a perfect first time lace shawl project, as well as the perfect gift. The stitches are both charted and written out line by line. Skill Level: Intermediate (assuming a basic knowledge of lace knitting).