Shawl Knitting Kit with Beads - Afternoon Tea Shawl

Get everything you need to knit the Afternoon Tea shawl in one handy kit. Please note that these kits are made up to order and it may take up to 2 weeks for it to be shipped.

The kit comes in a silver organza drawstring bag with a stitch marker and:

• 2 x 100g / 600m skeins of hand-dyed luxury lace yarn (80% Superfine Merino / 20% Silk). Choose from:
• Shell and Pistachio (as per the pattern photos)
• Shell and Seafoam (light blue)

The kit also includes all of the beads you will need in:

• 450 x A - Dark Green
• 450 x B - Light Green
• 400 x C - Light Pink
• 650 x D - Dark Pink
• 175 x E - Plum

In addition you will need*:

• 1 x US size 4 (3.5mm) 32-40” (100-120cm) circular needle
• 1 x 0.5mm crochet hook for adding the beads

You may also find it handy to use stitch markers to mark off the repeats. You will need 16-64 stitch markers (these are optional for marking off beaded and border lace repeats).

The tin shown in the picture is not included.

This pattern is also available to purchase individually. Click here for more details.

About the Afternoon Tea Shawl

There’s something a little bit special about an English afternoon tea. Hot tea is poured from a cute little teapot and sandwiches and cakes served on a vintage cake stand with lace doilies. Small roses often decorate the china cups and a vase of freshly cut flowers adorns the table. Everything feels rather fancy yet also familiar and comforting.

The Afternoon Tea Shawl was designed to make you feel that extra bit special. Knitted with two skeins of laceweight yarn, it’s not a quick project but it is one that you can take your time with and enjoy as you work through each section. The shawl begins with a large body of stockinette stitch which grows the large triangle shape and makes for a relaxing, mindless knit.

Then a few rows of garter stitch introduce the contrast colour before you embark on the pretty beaded roses. Beads are added using a tiny crochet hook and this section can be very addictive as you watch the tiny flowers grow row by row.

Once the roses are complete it’s time for the lace border. A simple, 4-row lace stitch pattern between columns of purls gives the shawl some lovely texture to finish. I used near enough a whole skein for the lace border but you can finish whenever you are happy with the length.

The end result is a large, sheer, drape of a shawl with lots of sparkle for times when you want to feel a little bit fancy.

Video tutorials are linked for all of the stitches used, including how to add beads. A handy stitch count checklist is also provided.

The pattern includes written and charted instructions and has been tech edited and test knitted prior to publication.

Stitches Used – Sl1 wyif, yo, knit, purl, k2tog, ssk, beaded stitches

Sizes – One size 

Measurements – The finished, blocked item has a wingspan of 95” (241cm) and a depth of 42” (106.5cm) 

Gauge: 24 stitches and 38 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking

*There will be an option to purchase these additional items on your order.