Love song

This pattern is part of **[Shine! Knitting with Beads][1]**, a collection of 18 designs inspired by knitting with beads. Each project explores different techniques, textures, and constructions, inviting you to enjoy the creative process while knitting unique garments with a subtle touch of sparkle. **Available in English and Spanish**. **ABOUT THE PATTERN** Love Song is a triangular shawl that highlights two key techniques featured throughout this book: I-cord braids and beadwork motifs. The design is inspired by a phrase often heard in my home, as well as by the title of a song I have loved for many years, All You Need Is Love. The name carries a small twist, using knit instead of need, an idea that emerged during the testing process. **SIZE** One size **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** A) Total width: approx. 35.5" / 90 cm. B) Total length: approx. 13.25" / 33 cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: Fingering-weight Colour 1 (C1): approx. 50 g / 218 yds / 200 m. Suggested yarn: Artyarns Merino Cloud – 80% merino, 20% cashmere (437 yds / 400 m – 100 g). 1 skein, colour: 2380. Colour 2 (C2): approx. 50 g / 218 yds / 200 m. Suggested yarn: Artyarns Merino Cloud – 80% merino, 20% cashmere (437 yds / 400 m – 100 g). 1 skein, colour: 1044. Colour 3 (C3): approx. 20 g / 240 yds / 220 m. Suggested yarn: Artyarns Silk Mohair Glitter – 60% kid mohair, 40% silk (300 yds / 275 m – 25 g). 1 skein, colour: 2241. **Recommended beads:** Delica 8/0, round 6/0, and square 3 mm or 4 mm. Bead 1: Miyuki, square 4 mm. 222 units, colour: SB-478. Bead 2: Miyuki, square 4 mm. 91 units, colour: SB-1013. **Needle and cable:** N1: US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles, 16" / 40 cm and 32" / 80 cm long. **Notions** Crochet hook for beading [US 12 – 0.60 mm], row counter (recommended), 4 stitches marker, tapestry needle. **Gaugue** 23 sts x 30 rows = 4" / 10 cm. Measured in Stockinette stitch, worked flat with N1 and C1, after blocking. **Notes** This triangular shawl is worked from the top down, increasing four stitches every other row. Two I-Cord braids extend from the side edges toward the centre, and letter motifs are formed using beadwork. Refer to Special Techniques for the braid and bead methods [1]: https://lainepublishing.com/products/shine-knitting-with-beads?variant=54400688259414