This pattern is designed to have some flexibility in sizing and to work with both fingering and lace weight yarns. The sizing is determined by the number of repeats in the first section. Using the smallest number of repeats possible and fingering weight yarn, the final shawl size was around 66” wing span and 38” down the center back.

This scarf is made in the shetland style of lace knitting. The center (the shields) section is worked from a provisional cast on to the desired length. Then stitches are picked up around the edges, four stitches are provisionally cast on and those four stitches are used to create a simple increase then cast of tooth edging. A small grafting (ki...

This triangular shawl design is based on the mathematical fractal design, Sierpinski’s triangle. It is worked from the center neck edge out making two identical isosceles triangles and is finished with a lace edging along the bottom. The entire pattern is charted out. Row by row written instructions are also given.

This pattern is a lovely triangular shawl that is started at the top center back and increased 4 stitches every other row thru the main body to make two isosceles triangles. The body stitches are then cast off as a lace edging is created along the bottom edge.

This pattern is for making a simple scarf with a diagonal edge and a simple lace pattern along the center. The directions are given with a worsted to bulky weight yarn in mind but could be done with a finer weight yarn (and a smaller needle) but will require more yarn than has been specified here.

This pattern was submitted to the Renaissance Dyeing contest and was the winning pattern for the lace pattern. Thank you Andie for your contest and for the prize! Please see her website for more about this pattern:

The gauge and needle size are dependent on the yarn you use. They will affect the final size and the amount of yarn needed but should be based on your preferences. If you want a skinny scarf, use a finer yarn and a smaller needle. If you want a wider scarf, use a heavier yarn and a larger needle or increase the number of stitches evenly on both...