Accola

Accola is a semicircular shawl that incorporates nupps, placing beads, and double-sided beaded lace. Accola is worked from the bottom up, starting with a long narrow lace border that has stitches picked up along the top edge of it.  The shawl body consists of two triangles separated by a center panel that incorporates double sided beaded lace to create a stunning central focal point. The shawl is written for two weights of yarn and two sizes.  Originally designed for my Craftsy class Knitting with Beads, I can now make the pattern available through my site as well!

MATERIALS
Lace Weight- 600 (870) yards
Sample Used: Jill Draper Makes Stuff Nimbus (70% Angora/30% silk; 1.76 oz [50 g] / 435 yds [398 m]) 2 skeins, Bottle
Two US size 4 [3.5 mm] double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
US size 4 [3.5 mm] 32 inch or longer circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Two double pointed needles one size smaller than needed to obtain gauge

Fingering Weight- 600 (870) yards
Sample Used: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Fingering (80% wool/20% nylon; 3.5 oz [100 g]/ 435 yards [398 m]) 2 skeins, Midway
Two US size 6 [4 mm] double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
US size 6 [4 mm] 32 inch or longer circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Two double pointed needles one size smaller than needed to obtain gauge

Both Versions
263 (359) Size 6 glass seed beads; approx. 24 [32] grams
728 (1040) Size 8 glass seed beads; approx. 20 [28] grams
Small crochet hook or Super Floss for adding beads
Dental floss threader for stringing beads
Crochet hook & scrap yarn for provisional cast on
Stitch holders
Spare needle
Tapestry needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS- Both Yarn Weights
Small- Approx. 44 inches at widest point by 23 inches long at center
Large- Approx. 60 inches at widest point by 28 inches long at center

GAUGE
22 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches in st st, blocked