Bobble Lace Flowers Triangle Shawl - #H37

Lots of texture, bobbles and clustered stitches in this delicate lace shawl inspired by a garden.  Construction begins at the center back neckline and worked downward and finished with a crochet bind off.

Triangular shape 36" deep and 74" wide. 1050 yards laceweight yarn. Size 3 mm needles suggested or size to give average gauge of 7-¼ stitches per inch over blocked lace.  The pattern includes charted and written stitch instructions.

Bobble Lace Flowers Triangle Shawl is spread out in this picture to give you another view of the overall design.  Note how the variegated color spreads out more as it reaches the point of the shawl.

8/2 tencel is a nice laceweight yarn for this shawl and ample yardage in one skein (1680 yards!) for the shawl plus enough leftover for a scarf!

Yarn suggestions: (F)

• 8/2 Tencel - 8 oz./1680 yds. - 1 skein

• Jojoland Harmony Laceweight merino - 50g/880 yds. - 2 balls

Sample cover page of the Bobble Lace Flowers Triangle Shawl knitting pattern.

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Easy Asymmetry Wrap - #H01 

This stunning shawl may be knit with a variety of coordinated colors.  Use your stash yarns or the Heritage Yarns shown below of which the model shown on the left was knitted.

The shaping of this simple shawl is done with a simple one-row, super-easy lace pattern that knits naturally on the diagonal.  Each yarn is knit for one row for lots of color and texture interaction.  Simply knit a row and let the yarn stay in place, pick up the next yarn and repeat so that the three yarns alternate.

Sized for Small-Medium [Large-Extra Large]. Planned finished measurement: Length - 25 [29 ½]"; total width of panels as measured along diagonals - 63 [77] ". Allow 350 [500] yards of each of three different yarns in fingering to light worsted weight. This wrap is easily adjusted to desired width and length with yardage adjustment. 4-¼ stitches/inch, size U.S. 8/5 mm needles suggested.  Written stitch instructions. 

Model was knitted in Heritage Yarns shown from left: Fringe Benefit 100% rayon chainette in Plum, Cloud 9 50% cotton/50% rayon textured yarn in Atlantic Moonglow and Premier 5/2 100% cotton in Atlantic Moonglow.  You may purchase yarns separately from the links above or select from kits in several colorway combinations. 

Easy Asymmetry can be arranged in a variety of ways, So have fun with this adaptable wrap in creating the flattering look you want to match your mood of the day!

Yarn suggestions - 1 skein of each: (F)

• Fringe Benefit rayon chainette - 8 oz./500 yds.
• Cloud 9 or Coconut Boucle cotton/rayon yarns - 8 oz./832 or 1075 yds.
• Premier 5/2 cotton - 8 oz./1050 yds.

Sample cover page of the Easy Asymmetry Wrap knitting pattern.

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Elegantly Simple Triangle Shawl - #A33 

The stitch-pattern of this beautiful, simple lace shawl is a variation of Shetland feather and fan.  Waves created by the pattern-stitch and movement of variegated color make this shawl look much more difficult than it is.  And, for moral support, there is online help at the Elegantly Simple Triangle Shawl Knitalong blog.   

Starting at the lower point of the shawl and increasing to as wide as you want, it becomes a lovely fan-shaped neck scarf or shoulder wrap with scalloped points at the upper edge.  A very fine yarn is recommended.  Yardage required varies from 200 yards for a neck scarf of 32" at the widest point to 1000 yards for a larger wrap of 72".  Size 5 U.S. (3.75 mm) needles are recommended.  Gauge = 6 stitches per inch over pattern stitch but not critical with a shawl.

The pattern is easily adaptable to any yarn in any size.  Just choose your yarn and appropriate needle size to give a pleasingly open fabric, and knit to length desired. This shawl may be worn in a number of ways including point down in the back or "upside down" using the point of the shawl to make a nice collar.

Version shown on the left was knit with one skein of Cloud 9 in the Bird of Paradise colorway.  This yarn is ideal for you if you want the stretch of wool, cool hand of cotton and sheen and drape of rayon.

Yarn suggestions:  (F)

• Cloud 9 cotton/rayon - 8 oz./832 yds. - Available in a kit

• Premier 5/2 cotton - 8 oz./1050 yds.

• Serenity cotton/rayon - 8 oz./700 yds.

• Coconut Boucle cotton/rayon - 8 oz./1075 yds.

• 8/2 tencel knitted singly or doubled - 8 oz./1680 yds.

• Jaggerspun Zephyr 2/18 silk/merino - 1.4 oz./500 yds.

• Jojoland Harmony Laceweight merino - 50g/880 yds.

• Jojoland Melody Superwash wool - 50g/220 yds.

This is another version of the Elegantly Simple Triangle Shawl knit in hand painted 8/2 Tencel in the Blue Bayou colorway. knitted singly.  I only used about 3 oz.!

Sample cover page of the Elegantly Simple Triangle Shawl knitting pattern.

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Ethereal Fichu Triangular Shawl - #A24 

This sheer, geometric lace shawl takes only a little yardage and perfect for a special exotic fiber.  It's not the typical triangle as it is slightly concave with pretty pointed edges.   

One size - triangular shape 42" deep and 56" wide, 600 yds. laceweight yarn, approx 2 oz., 4 sts./in., size 6 U.S./4.0 mm. 

Skill level:  intermediate knitter.

Yarn suggestions:   (F)

• 8/2 tencel - 8 oz./1680 yds. - 1 skein
• Cloud 9 cotton/rayon - 8 oz./832 yds. - 1 skein
• Jaggerspun Zephyr 2/18 silk/merino - 1.4 oz./500 yds. - 2 skeins
• Jojoland Harmony Laceweight merino - 50g/880 yds. - 1 skein
  
   

Sample cover page of the Ethereal Fichu Triangular Shawl knitting pattern.

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This rectangular wrap is beautiful in its use of positive and negative diamond shapes.  Knitted lengthwise, the color variegates slightly as it moves along.  Knit in 8/2 tencel such as Jewels are a Girl's Best Friend or in any number of jewel tones for your own look of gems. 

Finished size is 18" by 82".  950 yds. laceweight yarn.  Size 4 U.S./3.5 mm needles suggested or size to give blocked gauge of 4-3/4 st./in. over lace pattern.  Charted and written stitch instructions.

Yarn suggestions:   (F)

• Hand painted 8/2 tencel - 8 oz./1680 yds. - 1 skein
• Mill dyed 8/2 tencel - 8 oz./1680 yds. - 1 cone
• Jaggerspun Zephyr 2/18 silk/merino - 1.4 oz./500 yds. - 2 skeins
• Jojoland Harmony Laceweight merino - 50g/880 yds. - 2 balls
   

Sample cover page of the Faceted Gems Lace Wrap knitting pattern.

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A heavier, textured yarn frames an airy laceweight yarn creating what we weavers call honeycombs.

The body of the shrug is knitted in a width-wise rectangle.  The lace rib-stitch cuffs are knitted circularly from the selvages to create a garment with no sewing involved!  See sample cover page below for more details.

Instructions in 5 sizes from Petite to Extra Large with cuff to cuff measurements of 55 [58, 61, 64, 68]". Choose two yarns, each in a different color variegation — one yarn in a slightly heavier crepe-like texture (C), and the other in a lighter weight smooth yarn (L). For the planned measurements, you will need approximately 400 [450, 475, 525, 550] yards of C and 550 [600, 650, 700, 750] yards of L. U.S. 8/5 mm needles suggested for gauge of 17 sts per 4 inches measured over Main Pattern Stitch for Body of Shrug (after blocking as for final project).  U.S. 6/4 mm needles also needed in your choice of double points or circulars for working the Wrist Bands in the round.  Written stitch instructions.

Yarn suggestions:   (F)

• Cloud 9 - 8 oz./832 yds. and 8/2 Tencel - 8 oz./1680 yds. - 1 skein each

Sample cover page of Palette of Colors Shrug knitting pattern.

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This shawl is easier to knit than it looks.  Start with just a few stitches at the neckline and increase to create the triangular shape.

The lace design pointing up and the center column down the back give this shawl a very slimming affect.

For the same look in a Heritage Yarn as the model, Atlantic Moonglow Serenity or Cloud 9 would be lovely.  Other colorways close in value such as Magic Carpet Ride would be equally as nice.     

Finished size 82" top width by 41" length at point.  1000 yards fingering weight yarn.  Size 7 U.S./4.5 mm needles suggested or size to give blocked gauge of 7 st./2 in. over lace pattern.

Charted and written stitch instructions.

Yarn suggestions:   (F)

• 8/2 tencel doubled - 8 oz./1680 yds. - 2 skeins
• Cloud 9 cotton/rayon - 8 oz./832 yds. - 2 skeins
• Serenity cotton/rayon - 8 oz./700 yds. - 2 skeins
• Jojoland Melody Superwash wool - 50g/220 yds. - 5 balls

Sample cover page of Peggy's Shawl knitting pattern.

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An airy, lightweight circle of color to wear a multitude of ways.  The faux ikat effect is accomplished with a hand dyed colorway and based on length of repeat.

Allow 450 yards of hand-dyed laceweight yarn with a 54" color repeat (or plan to adjust with pattern instructions) for blocked measurements of 63" circumference x 10" length or desired length with yardage adjustment. 19 stitches/4 inches over blocked lace pattern, size US 2#0189/3.00 mm needles suggested.  Written stitch instructions.

Yarn suggestion:   (F)

Hand painted 8/2 Tencel - 1 skein will make 3 wraps

 

Sample cover page of the Ring of Lace Wrap knitting pattern.

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Spiral Nebula - #A71

As you can see by the number of pictures, this super simple shawl pattern is easily adaptable with any weight yarn and to any length desired.  It can serve as a very warm shawl or a very small neck accessory.  The shape spirals so that it stays well on the shoulders. 

Instructions are given for three general yarn categories:  bulky, medium and fine gauge.  Yardage and needles vary according to the yarn chosen.  You can knit a 36" length with approximately 2250 yards.  A 36" length in bulky weight yarn requires 1575 yards.  

My shoulder wrap is shown top/left and was knit with one strand of Day's End hand painted 8/2 tencel and one strand of eggplant mill dyed 8/2 tencel available in a kit at Spiral Nebula Shawl Knitting Kit.

Yarn suggestions:  (A)

• 8/2 tencel - 8 oz./1680 yds.
• River rayon seed - 8 oz./800 yds.
• Rayon Boucle - 6.25 oz./400 yds.
• Cloud 9 cotton/rayon - 8 oz./832 yds.
• 5/2 perle cotton 6-7 oz./853 yds.
• Jojoland Melody Superwash wool - 50g/220 yds.

Sample cover page of the Spiral Nebula knitting pattern.

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Triangles Within Triangles Shawl - #A63 

A simple, head-turning triangular shawl that starts with just a few stitches at the center neckline, and increases in pattern.  Lacy and solid triangle motifs are set within the larger shawl triangle panels.  The stitch is stockinette-based and pleasing width vs. length triangle ratio.  A coordinating edging is used to bind off, as well as create a pretty triangle-shaped finish to the outer edge of the shawl. 

For a 36" deep by 72" wide shawl in fingering weight yarn, plan for approximately 1200 yards at 4-1/2 sts./in. over pattern on size 7 U.S./4.5 mm suggested - - easily adjusts to other sizes by knitting to length desired, and other weights of yarn with corresponding adjustment in needle size and yardage.

The model below was knit by Jackie E-S with one skein of Cloud 9 and makes a nice shoulder wrap.  Only two skeins are required for a large shawl.

Yarn suggestions: (F)

• Cloud 9 cotton/rayon - 8 oz./832 yds. - 2 skeins
• 8/2 tencel knitted singly or doubled - 8 oz./1680 yds. - 2 skeins
• Serenity cotton/rayon - 8 oz./700 yds. - 2 skeins
• Jojoland Melody Superwash wool - 50g/220 yds. - 6 balls

Sample cover page of the Triangles within Triangles Shawl knitting pattern.

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Shown in Spring at Rocky Springs Cloud 9.  Knitted by Jackie E-S.

Note:  Spring at Rocky Springs is no longer available in Cloud 9 but many colorways are remaining that would be suitable.

Sue V of Tacoma, WA won the ribbon for Grand Champion at The Western Washington Fair in Puyallup, WA with her version of the Triangles within Triangles Shawl, Night of Wine and Roses, shown on the left.  She knit it on U.S. 6 needles with one strand of The Days of Wine and Roses 8/2 tencel and one strand of solid black. Extra repeats make the shawl larger.  She estimates that she used approximately 1100 yds. of each. 

Congratulations, Sue!