The Queen Mab Shawl by Nina Dayton is a beaded crescent lace shawl. Inspired by Queen Mab from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the 500 seed beads sparkle like moonbeams in the mist across the delicate lace.

This pattern is available as a PDF download.

Finished Measurements: 15” deep by 60” wingspan
Yarn Requirements: 437 yards fingering weight yarn. Samples Shown: Purple – Kangaroo Dyer Poets Seat Fingering, Golden-green– Malabrigo Sock
Needles: US Size 5 circular needles, 24” or longer
Other Materials:
- 500 size 6/0 seed beads
- Crochet hook small enough to fit into your beads
Gauge: Approx.16 stitches to 4 inches after blocking, in stockinette stitch