QD – Quadratische Decke Shawl is a half-size, deep-crescent-shape shawl adaptation of the Herbert Niebling pattern of the same name, Square Doily in English. The original pattern, in half, is a triangle. The pattern is modified in order to create a softer deep-crescent shape and adjustments were made so the final chart motifs are perfectly aligned from body to the lace edge with a smooth and seamless transition. I hope that by modifying this amazing design into a shawl with well illustrated charts and clear instructions, more knitters will discover and enjoy the magic of Niebling.

QD is worked from the top down with increases throughout the body. QDuses approximately 600y / 550m to 700y / 640m of heavy-lace-weight yarns. It may also be knitted in fingering-weight yarn for a denser fabric, or sport/DI-weight yarn for a warm and cozy result. Yardage requirement will change if using different yarn weight and/or needle size. QD may be knitted with or without beads.

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