Lace Shawl Design: The Half Pi is a comprehensive guide written for the adventurous lace knitter who would like to learn how to design a beautiful half pi lace shawl. The process I’ll teach you is exactly how I go about designing my own shawls. You’ll learn how to think like a designer as you select the perfect lace patterns for your future masterpiece. You’ll then chart your carefully chosen lace patterns and adapt those charts to the half pi shaping, learning how to align your patterns in all directions for professional looking results.

The elegance of a beautiful knitted lace triangle cannot be overstated. A lovely lace shawl is a joy to behold: the awesome transparency of the fabric itself, the way it drapes, the intricacy of the tiny stitches. I started my lace journey knitting triangles, and so I felt it fitting that my first e-book should feature that classic shape.

Sonatine is a stylish, asymmetrical cowl that is a reimagining of my Satie shawl design, as both feature the same Art Nouveau-inspired, organic lace pattern surrounded by garter stitch. Available in two wearable sizes—small and medium—and both one-color and two-color versions, Sonatine is the perfect accessory for those transitional seasons whe...

Midlothian is a top-down triangular shawl featuring three classic, complementary lace patterns. I really enjoy designing—and knitting—lace shawls worked in the heavier yarn weights. All lace is good lace, of course, but something extra special happens to even the simplest of lace patterns when the texture of the decreases is enhanced by the thi...

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Adelita is a top-down, semi-circular half pi shawl which features three harmonious botanical lace patterns—cloverleaf eyelets, horizontal leaf lace and vertical twig lace. The predominance of stockinette stitch which surrounds the lace pictures painted by the yarn overs in all three patterns gives a contemporary flair to the design itself and a...

Patapsco is a contemporary cable and lace shawl featuring a textured panel composed of a bold XO middle cable (also known as the hugs-and-kisses or tic-tac-toe cable) flanked by rope cables. The asymmetrical triangular shaping begins with four stitches which flow into a cable panel. An I-cord edge provides a lovely finish to the panel side. Whi...

Bramwell is a top-down triangular shawl featuring two traditional leaf lace patterns. I love the way that rows of staggered leaves form a stunning fabric with lots of texture when worked in heavier weight yarns. Many leaf lace patterns are composed of simple stitches and shorter pattern repeats, which make them perfect for newer lace knitters. ...

Quaking Aspen is a top-down triangular shawl featuring a richly textured aspen leaf lace border, which appears like a window surrounded by garter stitch. I love the look of lace knitted in worsted weight. The decreases add an appealing three-dimensional quality to the thicker knitted fabric, making even simple lace patterns look dramatic. With ...

Tendrilly is a contemporary lace shawl featuring a deeply textured cable and lace panel filled with graceful, organic tendrils resting on a field of reverse stockinette. The asymmetrical shaping begins with just a few stitches which then flow into a wide panel of swirling lines framing delicate cables. The remainder of the body is filled with s...

Usonian is a contemporary striped shawl with a striking combination of textured and lace stitch patterns.The asymmetrical triangular shaping begins with just a few stitches which then flow into striations of eyelets, garter bands, striped ribbing, twisted stitches on reverse stockinette and a woven ribbons lace border.

Anisah is a contemporary shawl featuring a textured cable and lace panel surrounded by classic garter stitch. The asymmetrical triangular shaping begins with just a few stitches which then flow into a wide panel composed of a graceful cable flanked by mesh lace. While that panel forms the left edge of the shawl, the remainder of the body is fil...

Fallston is a top-down, crescent-shaped shawl worked in two colors. The garter bands of the shawl body alternate with pretty mesh lace bands and delicate accent stripes. The centered double decreases in the lace sections of the border pull the knitting into graceful, undulating waves and provide textural interest. Dramatic scallops adorn the bo...

Thurmont is a contemporary, textured lace shawl featuring striking geometric design details. The asymmetrical shaping begins with just a few stitches which then flow into a handsome chevron lace panel flanked by faux cables. While that panel forms the left edge of the shawl, the remainder of the body is a growing field of cute garter squares al...

Jimi is a top-down triangular shawlette that was designed specifically as a comprehensive tutorial pattern for new knitters who are ready to step up their skills. Of course, Jimi isn’t just for beginners—it can also be knitted by experienced knitters who are looking for a quick knit that is perfect for gifts, stash busting and TV knitting.

Mayapple is a charming wildflower that emerges beneath the forest canopy in early spring. It is a unique-looking plant, with only two large umbrella shaped leaves that rise on single stems above a very cute little white flower with six to eight petals. While walking in the woods earlier this year, I spied a cluster of little mayapples and was i...

Nanciann is an elegant rectangular lace stole that is worked in one piece from end to end and may be easily customized to any size you like, be it a smaller scarf size or larger stole. There are only five different stitches in the whole design, so it’s a great first lace pattern that is easy to memorize and relaxing to knit without being boring...

I want you to love knitting lace from charts as much as I do! So I designed Ashton, a lovely little top-down, triangular shawlette that is offered as a comprehensive pattern/tutorial geared towards newer lace knitters who wish to venture into using charts or knitting lace for the first time.

Elizabeth is top-down, triangular lace shawl with charming traditional Shetland stitch patterns and motifs, designed with a modern sensibility.