Setting the stage is a great name for this crescent shaped shawl as you are constantly increasing in rows of Stockinette stitches to then finally setting the stage to a spectacular, yet easily knitted lace border. Blocked size: Span of 84” in the bottom lace section, 17” in height, including the 4” height lace portion. The pattern is written and has a lace chart. Use up your stash or knit from a knit kit, either way you will thoroughly enjoy this project. Yarn: Used here a brand new color way called “Heartbeat” in the Yarnology skein with 7 changes in colors, textures and weight in 34 yards each portions. 238 yards in total. Plus 2 skeins of Organic cotton, a DK weight with 125 yards a skein. C1 - sport red C2 - DK cinnamon C3 - fingering multi color C4 - worsted red/brown C5 - sport coralC6 - sport brown C7 - sport red C8 - 140 yards of sport weight yarn for the lace in red Notions: US size 10 (6 mm) circular needle 40” (101 cm) in length 23 Stitch markers (trust me, you want them) Darning needle or crochet hook for finishing Gauge: You may need a larger needles size, as I am a loose knitter. A gauge swatch will reassure you of the needle size needed. 13 sts and 19 rows in 4” of Stockinette stitch, unblocked. Level of Expertise: Adventurous Beginner/Intermediate For the immediate Ravelry download click HERE or simply add the pattern to your Yarnz2go cart (slightly time delayed).