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Skillful Fancy Shawls to Knit

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Yesterday I shared some simple shawl knitting patterns, and today I thought I would follow up with a few shawl patterns that require a little more skill (or, really, more patience) but are also really beautiful and great for the slow pace of winter knitting. A lot of them are from Berroco, it turns out. They really know how to make pretty shawls over there.

For instance, Knud, a fun capelet with a sort of slouchy cable shawl knitting pattern worked in a thick, printed wool that has a really interesting effect. Or Valdai, a triangular shawl with different lace patterns worked on the panels. Or what about Hydrus, a gorgeous beaded lace number that is voluminous enough to keep you warm even though it’s worked with really thin yarn.

I also really like the Pear Sorbet capelet knitting pattern from Marly Bird, which uses a skein of yarn and a fun little lace panel and a lace border for extra fun.

And then there’s the lovely rectangular shawl knitting pattern from Fyberspates (free download with membership at Love Knitting) that features an allover diamond lace pattern and looks perfect for spinning in.

See something that catches your eye? I’d love to hear about it!

 

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Knit and Felt Some Tabi Style Slippers

The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check out more knit slipper options in this post all about sailor slippers) and they’re still consistently popular with knitters.

Which makes sense because they are fun and fast to knit, and seeing them go from this giant thing to something that actually fits a foot feels a little magical. 

I have always loved felting (in fact my first book was about felting knitting) and it’s always fun for me to see people rediscover this technique. 

If you’ve knit enough plain slippers to fit all the feet you know, maybe it’s time to stitch up some tabi style slippers instead. 

Maymade Knits has designed these cute tabi ballerina slippers, made with bulky yarn and felted. They’re worked flat at first and then in rounds, and are available in 10 EU sizes (the Internet tells me add 31 to your American shoe size to get your EU size). The designer says the slippers are meant to have a close fit and you should choose a size a little smaller than your foot for the ideal fit. 

The pattern includes a video tutorial along with the written pattern. 

You can grab this pattern on Ravelry. The same designer has her own version of the striped felted slipper as well, called Sarah’s Striped Slippers. These are worked in super bulky yarn and have a contrasting foot and a striped body. These are knit flat and seamed and there are 7 size options available. Check that pattern out here if you’re looking for a more traditional slipper shape. They also look roomier so you can wear them with socks if you like. 

[Photo: Maymade Knits]