Rum and Cola

This little crescent shaped shawl is inspired by the drink Cuba Libre, Rum and Cola – both are easy, friendly and light. Designed to be knit in a laceweight yarn, this shawl has a garter stitch body that is nice and simple and with the addition of beads it becomes elegant but not difficult. The shawl is finished with a pretty and simple lace border that will will boost your confidence.  

For knitters with more experience this pattern is simple but not boring. Perfect for holiday or television knitting and the ideal pattern to persuade a non-knitting friend that they really can do it!

You will also need: Stitch Markers (one that is different to mark the beginning of your rows), Needle (for weaving in ends), Blocking Pins and Mats, just under 500 Matsuno or Toho Size 6 Seed Beads (if you are using any of the Tussah Silk Lace you will get away with using a size 5 Miyuki triangle bead) and a 1mm cro-tat hook to apply your beads (or dental floss, 0.6mm crochet hook, fleegle beader).