Wandering Thread

Precious Lace is a beaded lace shawl knitting pattern. It is worked from top to bottom in all-over lace. Silver lined glass beads incorporated into the hem create a richly jeweled edge. This design also features the debut of the “Precious Lace” stitch pattern. Both charted and written patterns are included along with detailed, simple to follow instructions. Finished size 58″ (147 cm) wingspan, 28.15″ (71.5 cm) height at center spine, relaxed after blocking. Measurements may vary according to individual knitting tension. Yarn Lace weight yarn (CYCA 0) Shown here: Malabrigo Yarn Lace (470 yards / 430 meters, 100% merino), color “63 Natural” – 2 skeins. Needles US 0 / 2.00 mm Notions Size 8, silver lined crystal clear round Japanese beads – 1458 pieces (approx. 40 g); Hook for placing beads US 13/14 (0.9 mm); Markers; Blocking accessories; Darning needle. Gauge 25.5 sts x 41 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Precious Lace stitch pattern. This pattern can be found here: Etsy ...

Pattern for this shawl is coming soon. Size: 147 x 71.5 cm. Needle: US 0 (2.00 mm). Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Lace (100 % merino wool) 2 skeins. Beads. Hook US13/14 (0.9 mm). See  this project on Ravelry .

ELEGANT SOFT WOOL BABY SHAWL from G.H. Hurt and Son Ltd. for Britain's new Princess a second child of Prince Charles and Kate. A beautiful machine made shawl is on high demand right now and can be pre-ordered for £68.00. Of coarse it is possible to hand knit the same design. The pattern looks not too complicated, but indeed very elegant.

I just realized that I didn't say anything about my new design yet. Please, welcome Lidiya shawl ! She got the name after my mom (it was such a lovely surprise for her). The shawl has a crescent shape and worked from top (nape) to bottom (hem). Main body is made in stockinette stitch, lace hem has a wonderful flower motif of traditional Estonian style. Skill Level: Intermediate. Skills needed: k2tog, ssk, s2kpsso, k3tog, sssk, 3into7. Measurements after blocking: 52.75" (134 cm) wide along the top edge, 13" (33 cm) from bottom center point to top edge. Size may vary according to individual knitting tension. Gauge after blocking in St st: 21 sts x 33 rows = 4" (10 cm). Materials Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (420 yards (384 meters), 100% merino), color name "Logwood", 1 skein fingering weight yarn (CYCA 1: Superfine). US 4 / 3.5 mm 29" circular needle or 14" straight needles. US 6 / 4 mm needle for bind off. Blocking accessories. ...

Evanston - my newly published design. For this shawl I used Madelinetosh - Tosh Lace in gorgeous color Afternoon. Almost the entire skein was vanished by the end. There are no nupps. Hurray! I know that many knitters dislike them, and all my other shawl designs include nupps. The most complicated stitch of this pattern is in the last chart, and it exists only in one single row (1st row of the Hem chart). I'm talking about k3tog into9 - *knit 3 stitches together leaving them on the left needle, yarn over*, repeat 3 more times from the same 3 stitches, knit same 3 stitches together. On the next row, purl all stitches separately. And the most difficult row was 5th in the Hem chart because there are a lot of such stitches as ssk, sssk and s2kpsso. I started making a step-by-step description for each row, but then realised, that main chart and center chart are not compatible. So I had to let go this noble idea. I want to express my gratitude to my dear husband for his editorial a...

Ooh! This is soo pretty! The pattern is a slightly modified version of two cross pollinated shawls: 1. Laminaria 2. Echo Flower . I used yarn from Henry's Attic - Rapunzel 1Ply - 100% Tussah Silk with a lovely golden color, it's natural crispy texture and mild shine. This yarn is surprisingly fuzzy almost like mohair. I didn't know how this wild silk will behave after blocking. It is my first tussah silk shawl. So actually the shawl became like starched after blocking but this effect didn't last long, after first photo session the fabric has become soft again. This shawl is available for sale in my LaceKnit etsy shop.

Forest Glade  is a nature-inspired square shawl. It is worked in all-over floral lace. The style of the lace motifs is based on traditional Estonian techniques. The main square part of the shawl has a simple, yet charming floral design which creates a “glade.” The edge worked around the main square represents a “forest.” Hence, Forest Glade. A special FREE offer for my customers only!  Wider border is available on your request.  However, it is presented in a chart only, and it is not tested, nor photographed. It consists of a square main section and the lace edging is knitted onto the center part using circular needles. The pattern has charted and written instructions and tutorials. The pattern has a decent amount of nupps around the edge. The shawl can be knitted with different yarn weights - lace, light fingering and fingering.  Yarn used: 2 strands of Henry's Attic Moriah Fibers: 100% Merino wool. Yarn weight: light fingering. ...

I have to share this recently finished shawl. I used merino wool yarn (light fingering weight) and 3.25 mm needles. The pattern is coming soon.

This shawl is my version of Echo Flowers shawl with the trim from shawl Laminaria and simple edge "herringbone". I used Valley Yarns - 2/10 Merino Tencel (Colrain Lace), 616.0 yards (563.3m), "Blue Lapis" color, lace weight / 2 ply, 50% Merino, 50% Tencel . After blocking the shawl has these dimentions: 58" x 28" (147 x 71 cm).

I designed and hand knitted this shawl a while ago. I'm planning to release the pattern but for slightly different version which I have to knit first. To create this project I used Shibui - Staccato yarn (fingering weight, 4 ply, 70% Merino, 30% Silk) in beautiful Warm Coral color. Approximate measurements: 78.7" x 30.7" (200 x 78 cm).

The Royal Baby's Gorgeous Knitted Shawl and Its Intriguing Origin You, dear knitters, have probably already noticed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wrapped their newborn son in a gorgeous knitted shawl. Everyone assumed, it was designed by Margaret Stove , widely known for her book " Wrapped in Lace " and who also once created a shawl for Prince William. However, a respected source clarified that Margaret had no connection to the current shawl. Instead, the parents of the prince decided to use a shawl made by a local craftswoman named Cynthia Read from Cambridge, as stated by the author of the article " NZ welcomes royal baby with gift of shawl ".  Discovering the Christening Shawl: A Valuable Find in an English Online Store After an extensive search, I was delighted to discover this beautiful shawl available in an esteemed English online store. This lovely piece is none other than the christening shawl from G.H. Hurt & Son. Notably , its ...

The design of the Robin's Nest shawl is inspired by beauty of traditional Estonian lace. The shawl has a triangular shape and is worked from top to bottom in all-over lace motif "Cube", which includes nupps - a traditional stitch for an Estonian lace design. The pattern includes: Instructions Charted pattern Written pattern Finished measurements: 66" (168 cm) wingspan, 28.3" (72 cm) height at center spine. Can vary according to individual knitting tension. Skills necessary: cast on, loose bind off, knit, purl, yarn over, k2tog, ssk, s2kpsso, nupp. Materials: US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle You will also need: markers - optional, blocking accessories, darning needle. Suggested yarn: 500 yards of Lace weight Yarn used: Madelinetosh Tosh Lace. (It's discontinued yarn, however, any lace weight yarn can be used) Colorway: Robin's Egg Find this pattern: Etsy Love Crafts Ravelry