Opuntia features two vintage stitch patterns for the main body and edging for a delicate vintage look.
The ombre pattern in the beads (from light to dark) adds a contemporary touch. You can go subtle, as shown, or pick more colorful beads for a more striking appearance.

Pattern Notes
This shawl begins with a garter stitch tab. If you prefer, cast on rather than provisionally cast on and simply pick up 3 sts along the cast on edge.

Increases are worked as charted every RS row on either edge and on either side of the spine pattern. The edging is knit on, joined to the live stitches of the body of the shawl.

Refer to Bead Color Placement chart for bead colors for each pattern repeat.

Finished Measurements
Height including edging: 29in / 73.5cm
Width including edging: 62in / 157.5cm

Yarn
Sweet Georgia Merino Silk lace, 50% merino / 50% silk (765 yds / 700m per 3.5oz / 100g), 1 skein, shown in Mist. Sample shown used approx 611 yds / 559m.

Needles
US3 / 3.25mm needles or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
18.5 sts and 25 rows = 4in / 10 cm in main lace pattern, blocked

Notions
(2) stitch markers, yarn needle
crochet hook, dental floss or Fleegle Beader for beading
6-0 beads in the following colors:
(145) Color A. shown in S/L Crystal.
(141) Color B, shown in Grape-Lined Crystal.
(155) Color C, shown in S/L Amethyst AB.

Skills
lace, beading (see resources), reading charts

Thank you to my tech editor, KT Vaughan.