The Padma shawl is a top down crescent shaped shawl designed to sit easily on the shoulders when there is a chill in the air.The center wedge panel features an elegant, simple flowery lace pattern with optional placed beads bordered by resting rows of stockinette. A knitted on leaf edging with optional placed beads completes the piece.

Finished Measurements
49” 124.5 cm across top and 16 1/2” 42 cm deep at center
Gauge
21 sts and 30 rows = 4ʺ 10 cm in st st, blocked
Materials
Approx. 800 yds of fingering weight yarn
I used Baah! La Jolla (400 yds/100 g, 100% merino); 2 skeins, color: Grey Onyx
US size 6 4.0 mm 40ʺ circular needle or longer (or size used to obtain gauge)
312 or approx. 26g size 6 beads (optional)
Tape measure or ruler
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
3 removable stitch markers
Small crochet hook or beadle needle for placing beads