Basilica Shawl

From the pattern:

Like an old gothic cathedral, this
shawl is designed to be at once
geometric and organic, imposing and
inviting. The half-pi construction is
simple to execute and sits beautifully
on the shoulders, while the stitch
pattern changes keep the knitting
interesting. This pattern looks best
in a yarn with some drape, such as
those with a high silk, rayon/bamboo,
or alpaca content.

Yarn 520 yds (475 m) lace-weight Shown: Lorna’s Laces Helen’s Lace in
Navy Pier; 50% silk 50% wool, two-ply,
1250 yds (1143 m)/ 4 oz (113 g)

Needles US size #6 (4 mm), or size to obtain desired fabric; 20 in
circular (or longer) recommended

Gauge Not crucial to project

Notions Crochet hook or dental floss (for applying beads); 1350 beads
(shown with size 6/0 – please consider
purchasing more beads than required,
to allow for some ill-fitting beads);
tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)