Midnight Lace Stole

Discover the beauty of lace knitting with this stunning shawl pattern featuring the ogee lace pattern sourced from Barbara Walker's renowned book, *Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns*. This gorgeous stole also incorporates a unique lace stitch inspired by a captivating Japanese lace design, complete with a detailed photo tutorial to guide you through the process!

For this shawl, I used the exquisite Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Lace yarn in the Arctic colorway, which showcases the intricate lace patterns beautifully. However, feel free to experiment with any lace weight yarn of your choice to make this project truly your own. Additionally, I incorporated Miyuki 8 mix Peacock Garden beads for an added touch of elegance, but you can select any bead colorway that complements your yarn or choose not to use beads at all for a simpler look.

To facilitate the beading process, I added the beads using a crochet hook, eliminating the need to string countless beads onto your yarn before you start knitting. This handy technique not only saves time but also allows you to incorporate beads easily throughout your project. Don't forget to check out the included photo tutorial on how to add beads with a crochet hook to enhance your knitting experience!

This versatile stole pattern allows you to customize the size according to your yarn requirements. You can easily make the shawl shorter or longer, depending on how many repeats you choose to complete—making it a fantastic project for knitters of all skill levels.

I hope you enjoy creating this beautiful shawl as much as I did! Happy knitting!