Sanctuary Shrug is a great project for those interested in trying a bit of lace. Lace work is easy to memorize and pattern has written and charted information.
The longer scooping back gives it an elegant, soft drape that is fun to wear the right way, or even flipped up-side-down!

Pattern Information:
Gauge: Lace Panel measures 10 sts X 16
rows 2 X 2.75 inches after soaking and
blocking.
Needle sizes: US 10 (6mm) circulars and 1
set of size US 4(3.5mm) DPN (5 needles)
Notions: Stitch markers, scissors, tapestry
needle
Yarn:
For Solid version:
Aurora (as pictured in the purple-grey) 1(2) skeins

For the 2 colored version:
MC: SpaceCadet Lucina in Inverness, 1945
1 skein
CC: Oriana in Wisps and Tendrils 1 mini
skein