I love a big shawl that can be worn lots of different ways. They can be scarf like, or almost like a blanket, and they’re a super simple way to jazz up a plain outfit.
The Cosmos Textured Knit Wrap … Read More ...
Knit a Gorgeous and Fully Reversible Colorwork Shawl
This shawl is amazing, and that might be the only word to describe it.
Eritarka is a fully reversible two color brioche and double knit shawl that has a totally different look depending on which side is out.
This is … Read More ...
Make Colorful Waves with this Fun Shawl Knitting Pattern
I love knitting patterns that use a little bit of color amid a more neutral background, though of course you can make all your color choices bold if that’s a thing you like.
The Wavemaker shawl from Edwin John Knits … Read More ...
Combine Knitting and Crochet in One Shawl
While I knit a lot more than I crochet, I like both crafts and it’s fun to combine them in projects.
Vincent Williams did just that with his Our Hands Shawl, a top-down, triangular shawl that combines different knit and … Read More ...
The Cloudbreak Shawl is Like Knitting a Rainbow in a Cloud
Rainbows are a potent symbol of hope, and I feel like we could all use a little extra dose of hope these days, am I right?
Melanie Berg’s Cloudbreak Shawl uses the colors of a rainbow in a cloud to … Read More ...
Knit a Shawl Inspired by Maori Weaving
The Whatu Shawl by Francoise Danoy is a lovely little triangle and a great project to throw over your shoulders as the weather starts to warm.
The design is inspired by weaving techniques used in the M?ori tradition. Danoy says … Read More ...
Knit Along with Malabrigo: Temperance Shawl Knitting Pattern
I love Malabrigo yarns, and am actually knitting a project with one of them right now.
If you’ve been hoarding a few colors of Malabrigo Sock, or looking for a reason to buy some, you might want to check out … Read More ...
Knit a Cowl that Looks Like a Shawl
When is a shawl not really a shawl? When it’s an asymmetrical cowl, which has sort of a shawl shape but is attached at the back so it won’t fall off.
It’s really the best of both worlds, a cowl … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Vintage Shetland Shawl
I am in love with this delicate shawl, This pattern is a vintage pattern to make a beautiful Shetland scarf.
In a traditional Diamond and Shell design. This design is delicate and needs to be made in a Copley’s Cobweb … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Baby Lace Shawl
Beautiful baby blanket pattern to knit elegant heirloom style shawl for baby.
Suitable for taking baby home or his/her special day
Requires 4mm needles and 400 grams of 4 ply baby yarn
You can purchase this pattern via Etsy.
Finished … Read More ...
Asymmetrical triangle knitting pattern shawl
Worked from tip to tip, it grows into a triangular piece by increasing 1 st at the beginning of each RS row.
The shawl is worked in stockinette stitch featuring lace outside panel. You can purchase this shawl pattern via … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Men’s Traditional Jussi Sweater
Create this wonderful men’s traditional jussi sweater with a shawl collar that has been used in Novita 7 VELJESTÄ. This yarn contains 75% Wool and 25% Polyamide. The softness of the yarn comes from the high-quality wool, the strength from … Read More ...
Knit a Wrap for a Good Cause
A L-O-N-G time ago, when I first started writing about knitting for About, I learned about the Red Scarf Project, an initiative of Foster Care to Success, a program that helps young adults transitioning out of the foster care … Read More ...
Add Some Boho Texture to Your Fall Look
I love cardigans for layering this time of year — sometimes on top of other sweaters! — and the Boho Texture Cardigan from Annie Lupton is a great layering piece with lots of fun texture to knit.
It’s worked from … Read More ...
Book Review – 60 Quick Knits for Beginners
“The latest entry in the ’60 Quick Knits’
series focuses on beginner-friendly projects knit in budget-friendly yarn. While the requisite hats and scarves are included, the designers branch out into shawls and wraps, socks, cowls, mittens, and simple … Read More ...