Curious Classics: The Shawl Collection

Ten much-loved shawl patterns from more than a decade of Curious Handmade design.

Treat yourself to ten beautiful shawl patterns, each one a knitter favourite from the Curious Handmade archives.
The Curious Classics Collection brings together more than ten years of design exploration, celebrating generous shapes, intuitive construction, and the joy of shawl knitting. Over the years, some of my most-loved designs have been the big, joyful shawls first created for past mystery knitalongs. They were dreamed up as community adventures—patterns that unfolded clue by clue, filled with anticipation, discovery, and the quiet thrill of a beautiful shawl growing in your hands. Now gathered in one place for the first time (along with a bonus shawl pattern that was part of a community collaboration!) they form a timeless collection for you to enjoy entirely on your own terms and at your own pace.

Approachable for adventurous beginners and full of engaging details, these shawls shine through thoughtful design, clever stitch combinations, and the creative possibilities of colour. Many designs invite you to play with two or more shades, making them ideal for exploring your stash or choosing a palette that feels personal and inspiring.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:

• Ten generously sized shawl patterns, each with a beautiful drape and wearable shape
• Clear instructions, written in my percentage-checklist™ style
• Clever stitch combinations that look more complex than they are
• Opportunities for colour play, including multi-skein and multi-colour designs
• A curated journey through more than a decade of Curious Handmade favourites

These ten shawl designs bring together comfort, creativity, and craftsmanship—projects to savour, and patterns to return to whenever you’re longing for a satisfying, immersive knit.