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A lightweight, delicate lace shawl, with a touch of color.
Alexandrina features a “mixed” construction that makes it interesting to knit and fabulous to wear. The top part is worked as a crescent shawl, while the bottom is worked sideways, similarly to a very large attached border.
The construction idea was born out of my desire to avoid having too many stitches on needle, which I find so boring!
The pattern uses two simple lace stitches, mixed with some garter rows.
Both lace patterns are based on a super simple 6-stitch repeat, which also makes this shawl a suitable knit for lace beginners. It’s the unusual combination of stitches, garter stripes and the uncommon construction that makes this shawl unique!

Finished size: 200 x 68 cm (79 x 27”).

Gauge:
18 sts x 30 rows = 10x10 cm (4”) in English Mesh Stitch with MC.

Materials:
Approx. 900 m (985 yards) light fingering yarn for MC (150 g).
Approx. 300 m (328 yards) light fingering yarn for CC (50 g).
Needles:
3.25 mm /US 3 * circular knitting needles with 80 cm/32” cable.
* or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions:
10 markers A.
10 markers B.
1 marker C.
Tapestry needle to weave in ends.
Techniques
Garter tab CO, Intarsia, Knitted CO, Short rows.