Oscillating Almond Shawl

This multicolor almond shaped wrap is worked from the center out in a garter ridge texture. The shape similar to a pointy oval, I choose to wear and style it like a crescent-shaped shawl but it can be worn as a scarf or a shawl depending on the finished size. Because my sample is knit in thin yarn, it often gets used as a scarf, fitting nicely under my spring coat without too much bulk. In the time between finishing this project and posting the pattern, it is one of my most worn pieces of knitting, largely because I enjoy the colors, but also because of the unusual shape and distinctive beaded picot bind off. This is the first time I have tried knitting with beads, and it has proven to be an easy and useful technique to pick up.