Budelli Lace Stole in SweetGeorgia Bulletproof Sock - Downloadable PDF

Budelli Lace Stole in SweetGeorgia Bulletproof Sock — Knitting Pattern by Madeleine Windsor

The Budelli Lace Stole is a beautifully conceived knitting pattern designed by Madeleine Windsor and published by SweetGeorgia Yarns. Inspired by the legendary Pink Beach of Budelli, a breathtaking stretch of shoreline off the coast of Sardinia, Italy, this design translates the gentle movement of waves across pink sand into an intricate, wearable textile. The finished piece is a long, flowing stole measuring 18¾ inches wide by 74 inches long (47.5 cm × 188 cm), making it a generous and versatile accessory suited to spring evenings, formal occasions, or everyday elegance.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a reversible lace stole — a wide, rectangular wrap worked flat from end to end. Because the fabric is fully reversible, both sides present a polished, finished appearance, making it ideal for draping, folding, or wearing in multiple ways. The generous dimensions ensure the stole can be worn as a traditional shoulder wrap, a lightweight scarf, or even a decorative table runner for special occasions.

Skill Level and Construction

The pattern is rated Easy/Intermediate, making it an excellent project for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are ready to explore lace and cable techniques without committing to the complexity of a full garment. The stole is worked entirely flat (back and forth in rows), so no experience with working in the round is required. The straightforward rectangular construction means there is no shaping, no picking up stitches, and no seaming — the focus remains entirely on the beautiful stitch patterns themselves.

Techniques Used

• Filigree lace knitting — the primary decorative technique, creating an open, delicate mesh reminiscent of gentle ocean waves and the fine lacework traditions of Mediterranean textile craft
• Cable knitting — specifically the C4F (Cable 4 Front) technique, in which two stitches are slipped onto a cable needle and held to the front of the work, the next two stitches are knitted, and then the held stitches are knitted from the cable needle, producing a left-leaning twisted rope effect
• Flat knitting — all rows are worked back and forth, keeping the construction accessible and the fabric reversible
• Casting on — a standard cast-on begins the piece

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k) — the foundational stitch throughout the pattern
• Lace stitches — yarn-overs and decreases combined to form the signature filigree lace motifs that give the stole its delicate, wave-like character
• Cable stitch (C4F) — a four-stitch front cable adding structural texture and visual contrast alongside the open lace sections

Materials — Yarn

The pattern is written specifically for SweetGeorgia Bulletproof Sock, a 4-ply (fingering weight) yarn from the SweetGeorgia brand. Bulletproof Sock is a well-regarded high-twist yarn known for its durability, stitch definition, and lustrous finish — qualities that make it particularly well suited to lace knitting, where clarity of the open stitches and crisp yarn-overs are essential to the final appearance. The yarn's smooth texture allows lace motifs to bloom beautifully when blocked, and its strength ensures the finished stole will hold its shape through repeated wearing and washing. The colorway choice is left to the knitter, though the design's Sardinian inspiration naturally lends itself to soft pinks, warm corals, sandy neutrals, or oceanic blues.

Materials — Needles and Notions

• US Size 6 / 4 mm needles — knitters should adjust needle size as needed to achieve the correct gauge
• A 24-inch (60 cm) circular needle is recommended for comfort when managing the stole's width, though straight needles or longer circular needles will also work since the piece is worked flat
• A cable needle (cn) is required for working the C4F cable crossings