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10 shawls to knit this summer

June 23, 2014 by Kym Terranova

Summer is here and while the days may be hot, the evenings can still be chilly. That’s why it’s the perfect time to start thinking about knitting a beautiful shawl to keep you warm and stylish. Shawls are perfect for a cool morning commute, a chilly evening or even a summer night. They add a touch of elegance to any outfit and can be worn in many different ways, making them a versatile accessory.

We’ve rounded up ten of the best and most unique shawl knitting patterns for you to choose from. From simple, beginner-friendly patterns to more advanced projects with interesting lace patterns, there’s something for every skill level. One of the patterns is even a choose your own adventure, where the final design will be a complete surprise until you’re finished.

Whether you’re looking for a quick, easy project or something more challenging, these shawls are sure to keep your needles busy. And the best part is, you’ll have a stunning and practical accessory finished in no time. So, grab your needles and get ready to knit up a beautiful shawl that will be your go-to accessory for many seasons to come.

 

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Looking for more amazing shawl patterns? Check out these Knitting patterns we found on Etsy.

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Follow your arrow mystery shawl – Ysolda
arabian nights
154-18 Arabian Nights – DROPS design
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Holey Square Shawl – Marianne Sigg
the first few fallen leaves
The First Few Fallen Leaves – Sylvia Bo Bilvia
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Perles – Corinne Ouillon
scarf with flames
Scarf with Flames – Uli Dernbach-Steffl (a. k. a. C. G. Meng)
wavey leaves and butterflies
Wavy leaves and butterflies shawl – Athanasia Andritsou
to zola with love
To Zola With Love – Kay Meadors
morrigan shawl
Morrígan – Beata Jezek
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Eloquence – Susie Bonell

 

 

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Comments

  1. Miss Manitas says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:17 am

    I love them!!!!

  2. Lorene Frischknecht says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Such a luscious idea! I can’t wait to get started! Thanks so much for sharing!

  3. Garima says

    June 26, 2014 at 4:50 am

    I stumbled upon this website from Pinterest. And Im hooked! Definitely gonna try ‘Wavy leaves and butterflies shawl’.

    Thanks a lot!!

Have you read?

Book Review: Magical Woodland Knits

Magical Woodland Knits by Clare Garland is a few years old as I write this, but it’s such a fun book I couldn’t resist sharing it. Step into a magical forest full of realistic woodland creatures including rabbit, deer and squirrel, birds and mice, to name a few.

In all there are 12 creatures, and though they are rather small (the wolf is the largest at 14.5 inches/37 cm tall and 18.5 inches/47 cm long), they are so detailed these are definitely not projects for new knitters. 

One of the smaller projects, for example, is the robin, at 5/5 inches/14 cm long. It calls for nine different kinds of yarn. Sometimes some are held together, while others are worked with on their own. This pattern only includes three pages of instructions, but the print is rather small and in that time there are six different sets of short rows. None of this makes it too difficult for a knitter with experience reading detailed patterns, working short rows and working with multiple strands of yarn at once, but it’s worth knowing going in that even for small projects you’ll need a lot of supplies and time to work on them.

These are also not meant to be children’s toys, as they can include wires and other supports that could be a danger to little ones.

The process photos often look like taxidermy on a tiny scale, with little animal pelts stretched out and tons of stitch markers showing where and how things go together.

The finished animals are so pretty it’s certainly worth the effort to stitch up these creatures. You might be tempted to make all 12 and set up your own forest scene or use them to decorate your Christmas tree. You can check out all the patterns on Ravelry.

Along the way you’ll also find a little folklore about the animals, charming drawings and pretty photos of the finished animals, too. In the back you’ll find some helpful techniques like picking up stitches, making I-cord and working short rows.

About the book: 128 pages, paperback, 12 patterns. Published 2020 by David & Charles. Suggested retail price $24.99.

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