This is a crescent lace shawl constructed of a scalloped border section that is knit sideways, topped by a vertically knit section that is shaped to fit over the shoulders. The look is striking, but the knitting should be straightforward.

This is a half-circle shawl constructed of alternating horizontal and vertical lace pattern sections. I named it ‘Wedding Cake’ because it is knitted in tiers and the lace is as ornate as the elaborate icing you find on such a cake.

This is a lace shawl with four sequential patterns that requires 2 full skeins of sock yarn if knit as written. It is designed modularly, so it can be scaled up or down. The chart for each pattern section ends with the correct number of stitches either to repeat the chart or to go on to the next chart. Therefore each knitter can decide to make ...

The pattern is written for an average woman’s size. The pattern may be made larger or smaller by adding or subtracting symmetrical repeats of the small lace (eyelet pattern). More yarn may be needed if the pattern is enlarged or for extra repeats of the pattern on the leg.