When I first saw this motif, it reminded me of a little bud, just making its way out of the leaves, almost like how I was poking my head out into my own designs. Thus, I named the pattern “Budding Shawlette.” The pattern has a little of everything, making it just right for trying out new techniques, from learning how to make a top down shawl, to adding beads to a shawl.
*Pattern Updated: September 3, 2011
Pattern Updated: December 31, 2010*
**This pattern is fully charted and written out.**
Download it here. 
**Additional Information**
Materials:
-Knit Picks Palette (231yd [211m]/50g) – 2 skeins
-Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle 16″ or longer
-Tapestry needle
-Waste yarn
-Blocking pins
-Blocking wires
-Approx 410/1100 beads for the simple/complex beaded versions, respectively
-Size 12 steel crochet hook/wire to place beads
Abbreviations
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
CO – cast on
BO – bind off
rep – repeat
st(s) – stitch(es)
k – knit
p – purl
yo – yarn over
sl – slip
ssk – sl sl knit
k2tog – knit 2 together
psso – pass sl st over
tbl – through the back loop
Click here to download the version of your choice. (If you choose to knit the beaded versions, please consult the original version for notes.)
I am knitting another one. I loved the meduim bead one so much. I am using the chart for the complex beading and I wanted to mention an error. Your charts are so awesome and spot on, I thought you’d want to know. On Chart 2 the complex version, row #4 looks like a box was highlighted yellow to add a bead on the WS row. It’s not a huge issue since your written instructions say to K2 purl across and K2 for WS so I knew it was just an oopsie. I love your work. Thank you again for sharing it. The person I gave my last one too what beyond thrilled.
Thank you so much for catching that! I really appreciate it. I’m glad you love it so much and I can’t wait to see how your complex beaded one turns out!