Independent Knitting News

Now that the weather is changing for the better (warmer), [tag]Lace shawl [/tag] patterns are popping up everywhere. Today I printed a free pattern from the [tag]Vickie Howell [/tag]blog called Lace Scarf Pattern, created by [tag]Melinda Marrow [/tag] and available for a limited time – until May 27. The yarn used is Vickie Howell’s Collection Craft and knit in a combination of yarn overs and knit togethers, with spots of stockinette thrown in to space apart the yarn overs.

Another shawl pattern I am in love with is the Eye of Partridge Shawl by “Aemmeleia” who blogs at Not Another Knitblog! Emily used Handmaiden 2-ply cashmere in the “Mineral” color to create her shawl. I love how she determines the end of the shawl by “Repeat pattern rows until you get sick of it, or begin to worry about running out of yarn.” Priceless!

And Emily is a very good name, right now it is the most popular girl’s name in the good old US, and my nine year old granddaughter’s name too!

You can find many other lace shawl patterns for free around the internet and at on-line groups like [tag]Raverly [/tag].

To compliment your scarf or lace shawl, you might like to have a unique shawl pin. Check out the post at my [tag] Indie Artist Blog [/tag] for places to find your special shawl pin!