Diamonds in the mirror

**Apologies, apparently my Paypal isn't working at the moment. Thanks to people who reached out to let me know. I'll extend the sale dates after I get it working again. Thank you for your patience! ** **Introductory discount of 40% off on 10th & 11th October and 30% off on 12th & 13th October 2026. No coupon code is needed.** This two-color crescent-shaped shawl uses the mosaic lace knitting technique developed by Barbara Benson. Lacy diamond motifs alternate with solid twisted-stitch diamonds in an all-over stitch pattern. You can see a video of the shawl below. Size is adjustable; instructions are given in the pattern. If you’re familiar with mosaic knitting and basic lace knitting, this will be a breeze. In mosaic lace knitting, both mosaic and lace techniques are used in the same row. This pattern is a perfect intro to the technique and includes an explanation of the stitches, with instructions for a practice swatch. Shaping and lace patterning occur only on right side rows, so it's a fairly relaxing knit. The pattern is **both fully written and charted**, and has been tech edited and tested. **Skill level:** Intermediate. Familiarity with mosaic and basic lace knitting. **Yarn:** Fingering weight yarn, about 440 yds/402 m each of main color (MC) and contrast color (CC). Choose solid or tonal colors with good contrast. For the peach/gray shawl in the photo, I used Sunrays Creations Vilasa SS (Skinny Singles); 100% silk; 440 yds/402 m/100 g in colors Main Color (MC) Peach Melba and Contrast Color (CC) Granite; one skein each. *This yarn is now discontinued.* **Actual yardage used:** MC 89.5g (394 yds/360 m); CC 99g (436 yds/398 m); MC is peach and CC is gray. *Note that practically the whole skein of CC was used; you may wish to have more than one skein on hand to allow for differences in gauge.* **Needles & notions:** 3.25mm (US 3) and 3.5mm (US 4) circular needles (32" length or longer); locking and ring stitch markers, tapestry needle, 227 6/0 seed beads (optional), crochet hook or needle and thread for beading **Gauge:** 12 sts (measured on Row 1 of Chart 1) and 24 rows (1 patt rep) = 4"(10 cm) in body pattern with 3.25mm needles, after blocking. 1 patt rep = 4” (10 cm) wide and 4.75” (12 cm) high, after blocking. **Finished size:** 88” (224 cm) along upper edge, 164” (417 cm) along lower edge, 23” (58 cm) height at center. Note that this pure silk shawl expanded significantly during blocking; if you use another fiber, your gauge and finished size will differ. My testers used various other fibers. Many thanks to my wonderful testers! [Bettina1307](/people/Bettina1307) [artdoro](/people/artdoro) [knitting-princess](/people/knitting-princess) [Skeinandme](/people/Skeinandme) A special mention of the talented Dorothy [artdoro](/people/artdoro) who very cleverly modified the border to get diamonds of contrasting color! Link to test threads [here][2] and [here][3] **What testers had to say:** * I enjoyed the knitting of this shawl, it’s a great pattern and I’m glad it’s not yet “another triangle” shape. * It’s such a beautiful pattern and looks so good in all versions. * I loved knitting this, so I think I’ll have to make another. * I am really thrilled at the way its looking. * I normally prefer to knit from charts, but, having color coding (as in the pattern) would entice me to use written instructions. Many thanks to Barbara Benson [vox8](/people/vox8) for the inspiration and for sharing her ingenious technique with us! +[video][1] [1]: https://youtube.com/shorts/ddhagCEQbCE?si=B6uCgREFF3_SDJTB [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-testing-pool/4372769/1-25 [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-testing-pool/4407208/1-25