Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
My Favourite Shawl Patterns
13
items I love a good shawl as they are so versatile. You can wear them as scarves, head & neck warmers, wrap around skirts, lap blankets wtc. I am obsessed with Stephen West's patterns so he features heavily on this list, as go garter stitch shawls as I...
My ultimate favourite. Hands down! I have knitted 8 of these in various sizes and colour combos. Yes, it's designed for fingering weight yarn but don't restrict yourself, go for sport or DK and make a huuuuuuuge snuggley shawl/blanket.
Vertices Unite
Another glorious pattern that really isn't gauge critical. As you can see from the photos, go with whatever yarn you want and choose needles according to how much drape you want. Great for using up oddments too as you don't have to stick to the colou...
Stripeometry Shawl
Such a mindfull knit and a large comfy cosy shawl when it's done. Clear instructions and an opportunity to use a fading colour palette
Waxing Moon Shawl pattern by Emily O'Brien
A great basic stole or wrap which can also be used as a lap blanket. Great for that huge ball of aran/worsted yarn that you bought in aldi on a whim!
Textured Wrap pattern by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio
You don't need to own a traditional Norwegian bunard (national dress) to knit this shawl as it's such a versatile piece and a relaxing knit. Skeindeer Knits patterns are beautifully styled and Ellie is marvellous at explaining things in multiple ways...
Bunad shawl pattern by Skeindeer Knits
A great project if you have a single skein of a light fingering weight yarn. The edging isn't complicated but it is addictive & you will need to keep count. It gives a finished garment that you can be proud of and people will comment on it, trust...
Norwood Shawl pattern by Laura Miller
A lovely pattern with clear instructions. It knits up best with a yarn that has some drape to it as it's more of a light weigh summer evening shawl.
S h i m m e r ~ S h a w l pattern by Michele C Meadows
Another lovely shawl from Skeindeer. The edging is well charted and explained in a way that even I can understand it. The 3 charts are easy to read and large enough so that you don't get lost or cross-eyed!
Solverv Shawl pattern by Skeindeer Knits
A fun way to play with stripes and constrasts. The instructions are super simple to follow and the way Ambah writes the pattern enables you to cross off rows as you go which is very helpful when working lace.
Flying Duchess pattern by Ambah O'Brien
I love love love the way this pattern is written as it has boxes you tick off as you go through so you never lose your place. Such a pretty shawl that makes a fab gift. Have a look through all the projects to see just how many ways you can knit this.
Reyna pattern by Noora Backlund
Louise's patterns are very accessible and neatly written. She also has a wonderful blog and an incredible community on Facebook where people are engaged and so helpful with any issues. The pattern support is second to none.
The PPS - Larger version — Louise Tilbrook Designs
Another Stephen West extravaganza! This one turns heads if you want to go wild with contrasts. I knitted mine is an alpaca yarn in pinks and blacks! The way he writes his patterns is incredible. The details, the pictures, the explanations are so wort...
Holey Chevrons
Another beauty of a pattern from Louise Tilbrook. A great choice for, as she says, a fuss free shawl. Her facebook community is such a hub for all types of knitting discussion so definitley check it out!
Fuss Free Festival Shawl pattern by Louise Tilbrook