Queen of the Night

Explore the beauty of the cosmos with our dramatic lace wrap pattern, featuring exquisite beads that represent the stars of the night sky. This unique design showcases a central beaded star-chart that intricately covers the zodiac and neighboring constellations, making it a stunning project for knitters who love celestial themes.

This lace wrap pattern incorporates two sizes of shimmering silver beads to depict the brightest stars, while deep blue beads elegantly map out the lines of various constellations, ensuring they are easy to recognize. The beaded star-chart is beautifully complemented by a ‘diamond mesh’ lace pattern that adorns the borders and ends of the wrap, adding texture and visual interest to the final piece.

Our pattern is fully charted to assist you in creating this enchanting wrap. To simplify the process of placing beads accurately, we recommend using stitch markers that align with the grid-lines of the chart. For the best results, consider using the crochet hook method for adding beads as you knit, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.

**Materials Needed:**

• (1) 1,200 yards of lace-weight yarn. For this project, I utilized 1180 yards of Skeinz Laceweight Merino in ‘Indigo’, which comes in 100g skeins (1093 yards per skein).
• (2) 80 size 6 clear silver-lined seed beads for representing the larger stars.
• (3) 150 size 8 clear silver-lined seed beads for the medium-sized stars.
• (4) 950 size 8 dark blue (or a color that complements your yarn) transparent seed beads for the constellation lines.

Don’t forget, the pattern and charts are intended for personal use only. Create your stunning celestial wrap today and bring a piece of the night sky into your knitting collection!

This beautiful lace wrap pattern is perfect for knitters looking to challenge themselves while creating a unique and eye-catching accessory. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, this wrap is sure to be a conversation starter and a treasured item.