Cocktail Umbrella Shawlette

In keeping with my main alcoholic
beverages theme,
the Cocktail Umbrella Shawlette is a
celebration in little shawl form of
that ubiquitous little paper drink
accessory you find shading all your
favourite exotic cocktails. Of those
few non-edible garnishes for your
alcoholic beverage of choice, none can
come higher in the estimation of all
(i.e. me) than the festive cocktail
umbrella. It adds fun and frivolity
to the most austere of drinks, Plus,
coming in a myriad of colours, nothing
else says ‘this booze is FUN’ any
better than this little paper
firework.

The shawlette is worked from the lace
edging upwards. The body of the shawl
is worked using short rows for the
shaping section.

Adapted from my Piña Colada socks, and initially inspired
by Barbara Walker’s parasol lace, this
shawlette is the perfect companion to
watching the sun go down whilst
sipping on your favourite cocktail!