21 Beautiful, Cozy Shawl Patterns Perfect for Gift Knitting, Travel Knitting, or TV Knitting

[@sueemmons5658]

Lovely shawls but I want the one you're wearing! What is that beauty?!

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Sue. I'm actually wearing a cowl. I think it's called Birds and Ships and is by Boyland Knitworks.

[@kathydevaney7125]

Free Ravelry pattern: Just Knit It by Susan Ashcroft - this is a simple all garter stitch shawl that is knit bottom up. You can add fringe, icord, tassels, lace (if you know how to do that), stripes, one color yarn or fancy. I’ve made it a few times in different yarn weights and types. This video reminded me of it (thank you Amber). I’m going to knit it again.

[@alovelyyarn]

Oh that sounds like a good one! Thanks Kathy!

[@whome2289]

This episode is also perfect for the newer knitters, like me. 😊

[@alovelyyarn]

Oh that's great! I'm so glad you're finding it helpful!

[@LesliesLakeLife]

Amber, I put the Farmhouse Shawl and Vertices Unite on my Make9 2022 board and have yet to make them. They will carry over to 2023 as I still really want to make those two specifically. Thank you for sharing these. So many beautiful shawls. Also, can't wait for the scrappy patterns. I love making scrappy projects. I have several scrappy blankets on the go.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Leslie! They are both such great patterns! I'm already gathering the info for the scrappy episode. I think I've compiled a lot of good ones. I'm hoping to film it next week. Thank you so much for watching!

[@corinnecharvet1346]

Hi! I just happened to see your podcast. I love garter stitch in shawls too: for the squishy fabric it creates and also because it makes it reversible, no really wrong or right side. Shawls are perfect this year for this spring and upcoming summer: in France, west coast, it's rainy and rather coldish ! Have a nice Sunday. Looking forward for more episodes 😊

[@this_skipper_knits959]

I too couldn’t resist the Hansel in Gudruns summer colours. Thanks for sharing 🧶

[@alovelyyarn]

You’re welcome 😊

[@joannthompson5791]

I'm new to your channel, enjoying it so much. Very inspiring. Thank you.

[@alovelyyarn]

Thank you, Joann!

[@amyj9907]

I loved this episode. There have been a lot of compilation-type videos lately, but, in my opinion, this was the best one! I loved that you had made some of these shawls and could show real examples; I loved that you shared both free and paid-for patterns; I love that you shared what you specifically liked about each shawl. I recently finished a shawl that might fit into this category as well: the Cabin Path Shawl by Helen Stewart. I found it very meditative and relaxing.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Amy! Wow. You are so kind. Thank you for all of your encouraging words! And thank you for the shawl suggestion! I'm going to look that one up!

[@kerryokeeffe7683]

I am so happy to have found this episode. I have knitted a few shawls myself and socks, scarves, I am currently knitting the Age of Brass and Steam shawl. I have now been working my way through all of your videos! So thank you for lovely chat and wonderful inspiration.

[@judyyeager4436]

I have such a bad habit of writing to you. For about 5 years now I have been making shawls for this one church that gives out free Christmas dinner. You can donate money which would be cheaper but I have tried to make at least 4 shawls and a few cowls. Now this year I am getting a Thanksgiving dinner and I am making hats for children and I have some mittens that just need to be sewed up . Now this church is hooked to the homeless shelter and the pastor told me that he will make sure that they receive them. Now with my shawls this year I only have 2 done. One is from Outlander and the other one is from crochet crowded, I would love to make more but I am still pretty ill and it has been easier for me to make the hats for the shelter. I loved the shawls especially the farmhouse shawls. I love your podcasts and handwork. Take care and enjoy your holidays

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Judy! I love that you have a source to directly donate your handmade items. I'm going to knit a couple of hats to donate to a charity in Pittsburgh this year. I've never done it before but a friend of mine has. Thank you for watching!

[@judyyeager4436]

@@alovelyyarn best feeling to me to making garments for those you are without. About 30 years ago my son was playing with a friend who was wearing cool whip bowls taped around his feel and no hat or mittens. I actually got my coat and went a store bought a book to teach me how to make both for that boy and his family. I still use the book .

[@carolm.6072]

Fun podcast! I have been wanting to make Vertices Unite for a long time, thanks for the inspiration!

[@alovelyyarn]

Thank you, Carol!

[@chrismajchrzak6332]

Thank you Amber! This was a terrific episode and I now have loads of shawls added to my list of want to knit projects.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Chris! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@leslien529]

Thanks for taking the time to make this episode. I’ve added so many new patterns to my list of possible projects. I really enjoy side-to-side knit shawls. A couple you might want to look at are the Octave Shawl and the Shady Grove Shawl. Both are easy one skein shawls by Dee O’Keefe.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Leslie! Thank you for watching! And for your suggestions! I'll look those up!

[@pattylabadie954]

I am so sorry I accidentally hit the thumbs down when I thought it was thumbs up! I quickly changed it to thumbs up!..lol.I wasn’t sure if it would show up as thumbs down!!! I absolutely loved this episode due to all your ideas on the shawls! I especially love the shawl with your beautifully handspun yarn!! That is stunning!! Thank you for your time to show us all your beautiful work and great ideas! We all really appreciate you!!😊

[@elizabethwooten7672]

Great video!! I want to recommend the Outline wrap! It’s free and just a 2 row repeat ! You can use minis , scrap yarn whatever you want! It’s a stole / wide scarf depending on how wide or skinny you want to make it and you can make it as long or short as you want as well. ♥️ I believe it’s by Hedgehog fibers

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Elizabeth! Thank you! I will look this one up!!!!

[@LATHEANDLOOMPODCAST]

I really enjoyed this episode Amber. I have a 5 skein mini set that I dyed with Kool Aid quite some time ago and have been looking for the perfect one skein shawlette. The A Little Slice of Sunshine shawl is perfect. I cast on yesterday after watching and love how relaxing this pattern is to knit. Thank you !!! Cher 🧶

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Cher! I'm so happy that you found a pattern that worked for your mini skein set! That's fantastic!

[@sylviafikiert4825]

Thank you for this episode 😊 I have been looking for a pattern to make for charity and The Age of Brass looks like the one!

[@alovelyyarn]

Yes! That's a great one!

[@irenec7844]

Thank you for this podcast! So many beautiful shawls. 😊

[@alovelyyarn]

Thanks for watching, Irene!

[@ic7505]

I too don’t like asymmetric shawls. I like garter too ie tv knitting and the lace I can do when it’s quiet. Thank you for including all details, pictures,price and links. That’s a lot of work. Great video. A scrappy video would be great too. PS: I see other suggestions in the comments. Yahoo 😂

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi there! Thank you for watching. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! And, yes, multiple other suggestions in the comment! Yay!

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

Thank you for lovely podcast on shawls such a variety and I have chosen the asymmetrical Shawl and yes I was looking for one reminds of the Mindfulness Shawl. I just love your podcasts.

[@alovelyyarn]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much, Rosemary!

[@jennlewis1639]

Thanks for putting this collaboration of fun knits. You've added to my knitting library. I totally appreciate it. 🙏

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Jenn! I'm so happy you found some patterns that grabbed your interest. Thank you for watching!

[@gmag6289]

Thank you for all the effort you put into this podcast. I find a shawl with about 400 yards sits nicely as a scarf. I enjoy knitting and wearing shawls. I would appreciate any thoughts on avoiding the bump at the top center of a crescent shawl. I have been avoiding crescents because of this bump and making half circle or shallow triangles instead.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hello! I have heard of people having a problem with the bump, but I either haven't noticed it or don't experience that. I'm going to have to pay attention in the future when I cast those on! Thanks for watching!

[@tinakercher8768]

Thanks for collecting these. I have 3 beautiful skeins of DK that would make a beautiful prayer shawl.

[@alovelyyarn]

You're welcome, Tina! Thanks for watching!

[@ll29123]

Wonderful video, Amber, thank you so much for putting it together!! I am now inspired and excited to cast on a new shawl asap!

[@alovelyyarn]

You're welcome, Laura! Thank you for watching!

[@kerryclarke6501]

Fabulous. Thank you for putting this together and for sharing. I live knitting shawls and always grateful for recommendations.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Kerry! You're welcome! Thanks for watching it and letting me know that you enjoyed it.

[@catherinebuttrick5678]

Oh, thank you so much for this episode. I especially like the tips for shawl patterns to use for a Prayer Shawl Ministry. I am totally sick of knitting large rectangles. And I also appreciate the yarn recommendations. I usually make the shawls in a washable yarn for easy care. Your podcast is wonderful and I am so glad it was recommended by, I think, Amy Palco.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Catherine! You're so sweet. I'm glad you found this episode helpful. Maybe I should do an episode solely focusing on prayer shawl patterns. Hmmm. Maybe that's something I'll do this winter. I'm thankful for Amy Palco recommending my channel. I'm not sure that I know who that is... Does she also have a KZbin channel? Take care and thanks for watching!

[@barbmckinlay3400]

Now I want to make a bunch of shawls and I’m only halfway done with Stephen’s shawl. Great info, thank you.

[@alovelyyarn]

Uh oh! I know the feeling! Happens to me often. Heehee.

[@TinNC]

Thank you for sharing all of these patterns. We must have similar taste because I would definitely knit the majority of the ones listed. 😊

[@alovelyyarn]

Oh that's so great to hear. Thanks so much for watching!

[@beatrice7789]

Thank you Amber. This is a lovely selection of shawls. 😊

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Beatrice! You're welcome. And thank YOU for watching!

[@elsiehughes7130]

I really love the prayer shawl. I think I will purchase the pattern and make one. I live in MD and I am interested in being in the drawing for that beautiful sock set. Thank you for another great podcast.

[@pegorgan7910]

This was a great podcast , thanks. I'm more of a shawlette person so I'm glad that several were easy to make smaller. I have made the Farmhouse Shawl and love it.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hello! I'm glad that you liked it! Thank you so much for watching!

[@susiewhite9154]

Thank you for making this video. It is filled with great suggestions. I also knit for our church Prayer Shawl ministry and would love to see a video featuring ideas for prayer shawls.❤

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Susie! Thank you for watching!

[@Sarah-bf3yb]

Great episode Amber! So many wonderful ideas! Thank you!

[@alovelyyarn]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you, Sarah!

[@judithdenise5983]

These were all beautiful shawls, thanks for the suggestions. Farm House Shawl has been in my Ravelry library since you first mentioned it a long while back. I will eventually get around to it! 😊 But. Right now I have started an enormous shawl project, the Irish Diamond Shawl, out of a book called Folk Shawls. Wish me luck, and good luck to you as well!

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Judith! Wow. Even the name of that shawl sounds a bit overwhelming! I'm imagining a huge shawl full of intricate lace work and cables. Lol.

[@AHandKnitLetter]

What a great bundle of shawls! Thanks for all your work compiling this for us.

[@alovelyyarn]

Thank you!

[@mountainpurl2508]

Great episode thank you.

[@alovelyyarn]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@Piaknits]

This was a great episode. Over the winter I would like to knit more shawls and you gave me some great ideas. Thanks

[@alovelyyarn]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@mariesaunders9951]

Thank you for making my "to do" list longer!! 🤣 I am excited that you mentioned a scrapy project Episode. I purchased an Advent last year that I still want to work up but am not sure of a project. Plus I have lots of leftovers! Thank you for a lovely Episode!

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Marie! I'm glad you enjoyed this episode. And I do plan on filming the scrappy episode this week. I think that will be a fun one.

[@joannemoseley8994]

I love these types of episodes! Thanks so much for putting this together. My queue runneth over 🤣. I will add one more: Niebo by Gretha Mensen. Super easy and fun to knit. I look forward to your scrappy suggestions!

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Joanne! Thank you for watching! And also for the new shawl suggestion. I haven't heard of that one.

[@bonniel3679]

Great time of year for this video & lovely selections. Almost made me want to pick up my needles, but alas I have too many projects "on the hook" to begin knitting again at this time. Can't say I don't have the yarn, but that's a story for another day. 😅

[@alovelyyarn]

Hahaha. I also have so many projects on the needles and hook so I know what you mean!

[@kimsymonds1054]

Thanks Amber! Really enjoyed seeing and hearing about all these shawls. I already added several to my queue in Ravelry.

[@alovelyyarn]

Yay! I'm glad you found some you liked!

[@erica.cherrytreegirl]

Great video, Amber, with some great suggestions...Thank you!

[@alovelyyarn]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@elisekt1860]

So many good ideas! A couple, I have, and I too wanted to do another vertices unite, but then others came up so I’ve not been able to.

[@alovelyyarn]

Thanks for watching!

[@annettekingsley6414]

Great podcast. Fabulous ideas. Few of my favourites as suggestions. 2nd Avenue by Amy Miller. Super cute, fun and easy to wear. Derecho, gorgeous shawl and super fun to knit. Wildwood is a free pattern made lovely in a wooly wool yarn. I wear it over my coat and finally my go to pattern which is free, Kari Shawl. Love it! I agree with you about advents…..just cannot drop that kind of investment. I would love to do a swap with you next year if you are willing and we are able, God willing.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Annette! Thank you for all of those suggestions! I've actually never heard of any of them! I'm excited to look them up! I had thought of doing a swap again this year, but then I didn't post anything and now it's a bit late! Lol.

[@noreenlou]

So many lovely shawls

[@alovelyyarn]

Thank you for watching!

[@priscaklatten5278]

wow, thank you Amer, this is so inspiring. I have knit a few of these shawls. The most fun: yes, the vertices unite ! The (little) shawl I wear most: the be simple shawl; such a lovely and super easy to wear 1 skein neck warmer; highly recoment.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hello! You are welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@aeastman59]

that was fun Amber, thank you! You reminded me I knit the Mara shawl years ago and it was a really nice pattern, I gifted that shawl so should make another one for myself!

[@alovelyyarn]

You're welcome! And thanks so much for watching!

[@theknittystew]

This is so amazing! Thank you for taking the time to do this inspiring episode. You are a “curation master” in my books 👏🏼

[@alovelyyarn]

Awww. That's so sweet of you, Leanne. Thanks for watching!

[@kathiep.7734]

I love this video , Amber!, now I have lots more ideas of things to knit!. I’ve done quite a few of these including the last one, Mara , a couple different times and also have given them as gifts. Thanks for all your work and research

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Kathie! Thank you so much!

[@Codythefnafnerd]

Thank you for these suggestions and reviews. So helpful!!

[@alovelyyarn]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@gilainevanwezel6278]

Thank you so much for this episode. I love your Vertices Unite from s. West. It is so beautiful. Those on my wish list from SW are the Herbivore, the Gyllis and the Prowl. 🌺

[@alovelyyarn]

Hello! Thank you so much! I don't think I've heard of those patterns from SW. I will have a look at them!

[@rheannak3934]

So many orbs in this video 😊

[@knitsandburls2233]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video, Amber! I added quite a few of your suggestions to my “dream knitting” list and I will definitely be revisiting this video for inspiration! I would also add the “Oakley Shawl” and “Restful Shawl”; both of those shawls that you’ve knit looked relaxing and enjoyable to knit. The “Color Craze Shawl” was also really fun and fairly easy; although the brioche may be difficult for beginners and the minis may be difficult to juggle for travel knitting 🤔 I have some drops air in my stash and every time I see you bring out your “Dotted Stripes” shawl, I want to cast it on. It looks so cozy and I think it would make the perfect gift. My grandma has been wanting a black shawl so I may try to make that for her next year 🤍

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Annie! Thanks for those other suggestions. I have the Oakley Shawl saved in my Ravelry faves, I believe. I will look up your other recommendation! I love the Color Craze shawl and am actually planning on including that in my scrappy episode next week! I pray all is going fabulous and you're Abel to get at least a little bit of rest with the newest addition!

[@knitsandburls2233]

@@alovelyyarn Thank you for your prayers, Amber! We have been in newborn bliss and learning our new “normal” ☺️ I look forward to hearing your suggestions for scrappy projects - it is so satisfying to use up scraps!

[@janeshipley6993]

thanks so much, amber! wow, that was a ton of work. waffles with cream by jennbug on ravelry is a nice, easy shawl. i look forward to seeing what you come up with for scrappy projects. no pressure! 😄

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Jane! What an interesting pattern name! Definitely intriguing! Thank you for watching!

[@cgridge]

Great list! The only one I have made is The Age of Brass and Steam.

[@alovelyyarn]

Thanks, Carrie!

[@ericallerton809]

Loved that so much!!!wrote alot down to check out,,,, Have some in my favorites already!!! So much inspiration,,,,thank you so much,,,, Elaine🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Elaine! You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@pollogmoody5746]

I love your Steven West shawl! It reminds me of peppermint and all the yarns you used go so well together! Thank you for doing this shawl breakdown! I saw a few you mentioned that I might do. I am planning on also making the Hedgewitch shawl.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hello! Oh, I never thought of my Vertices Unite shawl as looking like a peppermint stick, but you're right! I guess I already have a Christmas version!!! Thanks for watching and for the shawl recommendation. I've never seen the Hedgewitch shawl. I'm going to look that one up!

[@pollogmoody5746]

@@alovelyyarn Hi! Yes, after looking at many of many Vertices Unite yours was still my favorite and thought it was very unique. I liked your striped panels as well. Right now I’m working on the Var byNina Pommerenke or Acrafterstale with some hand-spun and naturally dyed with goldenrods and the Calville Shawl by Merryweather knits. Have a great day and I love your podcasts:)

[@alovelyyarn]

@@pollogmoody5746 awww. Thank you so much!

[@lornsdemers]

Thanks for sharing your research! Enjoyed your Podcasts and have subscribed to your channel..

[@alovelyyarn]

Thank you so much!

[@evettewilson5209]

Thank you for this video Many to choose from. Love it

[@alovelyyarn]

You're welcome, Evette! Thank you for watching!

[@CaroleN199]

Such a great episode! I enjoyed it so much and have put a few into my queue! Pattern reviews help decision making when knitters share!

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Carole! I'm so glad that you found some that you would like to knit! Thank you for watching!

[@debraeaton5184]

thank you for all the great ideas!!

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Debra! Thank you for watching. I'm glad you found some ideas!

[@kristendonovan5861]

Thank you for this video! I've been wanting to knit more shawls and have yarn I can use, I just needed suggestions. Thanks for being thorough and including yarn wieghts and quantities.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Kristen! You're welcome! And thank you for watching!

[@emilykatemadethis]

I would highly recommend the Humlebi shawl by fiber tales. It's DK and mostly garter and once you get past the bees, it's easy breezy 🐝🐝 Thanks for the shawl inspiration 😊

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Emily! Thank you for watching and for that recommendation. That is such a beautiful shawl!

[@lookn4tina1]

What a great podcast. Thanks for all the great ideas, they are now in my list of things to do. Your knitting is amazing!! Loved it.❤

[@alovelyyarn]

Thank you so much, Tina!

[@pattigolden1]

I have 2 that you might like, Indian paintbrush $4.50, I modified it, added an extra panel, & adjusted it to make it longer...love it! & "Reyna" which is a free pattern... I can't leave anything alone....it's written for a single hank, but I had about 1.5, so I made it longer also.

[@alovelyyarn]

Haha! I love that you tailor it to suit you! Thanks for watching and for the suggestions, Patti!

[@deekay1641]

Thank you so much for putting all this inspiring information together, I will definitely be making some of these. Looking forward to the scrappy projects episode, when you get time, this is getting to be the hectic time of year for a lot of people. Thank you also for the book recommendation "The Guest List", I just finished it. A lot of surprising twists. You and I seem to have similar tastes in reading, I had read quite a few that you mentioned. Take care, stay well.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Dee! You are welcome! I'm glad you found some inspiration in it! I plan on filming the scrappy episode next week so stay tuned!

[@JeanneKnits]

Great episode! Thanks for all the pattern ideas. I LOVE the Vertices Unite and feel the same was as you - wanted to make another as soon as I finished it. I did a scrappy "medium" size by doing whatever was the mid-point/average of the small and large sizes. Also, I love the Dotted Rays by Stephen West.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Jeanne! Yes, it's such a fun knit! I have the Dotted Rays in my Ravelry faves.

[@virginiahenderson3868]

Excellent video.

[@mariawadensten7770]

Thank you! 😍 We have the same taste!

[@alovelyyarn]

Thanks for watching!

[@janetd6445]

Great video Amber, more shawl suggestions are always welcome! I just finished a “Definitely Diagonal Shawl” and it was a great knit: triangle, symmetrical, interesting and quick. Oh and I think free.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Janet! Oh that sounds great! Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!

[@knithappy]

Thank you so much for doing this!!

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Sandra! Thank you so much for watching!

[@pamelasmith6306]

Excellent video…I like that you took the time to put it together,definitely one of my favorite types of videos..

[@alovelyyarn]

Thank you so much, Pamela!

[@carolinekestler3753]

Hi Amber, Caroline here from Arizona. (Javalina) Great content! I like knitting shawls, but don’t think they look right on me. Maybe I’m shawl challenged. This episode really makes me want to make another one. The Mara shawl has also been in my library forever. There is just something about that ruffled edge that is appealing and feminine.

[@alovelyyarn]

Yes! I love that pleated border on the Mara as well! Thanks for watching, Caroline!

[@meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign]

Thank you for sharing ❤️This was so informative and inspiring….I mostly knit shawls and this was just great!!! Hugs!!!

[@alovelyyarn]

Awww. You're welcome. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@ellaandrubys]

Thank you for this! As a new knitter, this is so helpful. I actually started the farmhouse shawl a few weeks ago…and I’m almost done! Now, I need to figure out what shawl is next…so any choices in this video!

[@alovelyyarn]

Awww. So glad you enjoyed it! I love the Farmhouse! Thanks for watching!

[@lillylane8832]

Thank you, I learned so much! I've never knit a shawl but have been curious about them. I'm not sure how to incorporate them into my wardrobe or even how to style them. Maybe an idea for a shawls part two video??

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Lilly! Sure, I could maybe tag that onto one of my future episodes. I mostly wear them around my neck rather than my shoulders. I guess I wear them more like a scarf than the traditional way of wearing a scarf.

[@rosehughes599]

I was hoping that you would include details of the scarf /shawl you are wearing. It's very pretty!

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Rose. I am wearing the Ships and Birds Cowl by Boyland Knitworks! Thanks for watching!

[@rosehughes599]

@@alovelyyarn thank you for such a prompt reply despite me asking on a year old video. As a new knitter, I've become obsessed with shawls

[@EvieBear236]

Hi Amber. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I have only knit a couple of shawls and I gave them as gifts. I crochet most of my shawls. You have given me a lot of ideas. I do have the pattern and yarn to knit a Woodland Journey Shawl. I was inspired when I saw the one you knit. Right now I am making amigurumi toys for grandkids for Christmas. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Barbara! Yes, I did make the Woodland Journey earlier this year, I believe. It's so pretty!

[@dorothyrainey1141]

Advents are also out of my budget, especially not knowing what kind of yarn you will receive. I'd like to suggest the Reyna Shawl. It's a free pattern on Ravelry. I've also wanted to knit the Vertices Unite but I don't have fingering weight yarn in my stash.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Dorothy! I'm with you on the not knowing part! That's why I don't like mystery KAL's. I want to make sure I like what I'm making! Thanks for the shawl recommendation. I'll look it up!

[@nefraial]

I've found the Vertices Unite sizable for thicker yarns. It is not a pattern that requires being a laceweight project to work. Given there are two sizes for fingering weight shawls, a small and a large, you can use thicker yarn on bigger needles, which gives fewer stitches to the gauge, and knit the small size for a large shawl in DK, worsted or fancy yarns. It's a great pattern for playing with and using up those odd larger yarns we tend to move away from using. One of mine is scaled to use chunky yarn on large needles.

[@alovelyyarn]

That is a fabulous idea!!!!

[@Diana-mn1fe]

Thank you Amber for putting this video together. What a great selection of shawls! By the way, I keep meaning to tell you that during one of your October Vlogs I noticed you were reading a devotional by Ruth Chou Simons (Beholding and Becoming). I checked it out online and it looked like a lovely book so I bought one. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying it. I love both the message and artwork. Thanks for sharing!

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Diana! You're welcome! And, yes, that is a beautiful devotional. I just saw that she released an Advent version!

[@Diana-mn1fe]

@@alovelyyarn Nice to know. I’ll have to check out her new book.

[@dinahdeuel525]

Thank you Amber! Loved all the ideas. I am currently about half way through a Vercities Unite. I have to say I’m finding it a bit of a slog😜

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Dinah! Oh no! Haha. And I loved that shawl. It flew by! I guess that shows that we're all different in what we enjoy.

[@alovelyyarn]

Also, thanks for watching!

[@dianebeth3946]

I would love to know What pattern you are wearing. It is very pretty on you. Thank you

[@alovelyyarn]

Hia Diane. It's a cowl by Boyland Knitworks. I'm pretty sure it's called The Birds and Ship Cowl. I'll look that up for my next podcast and include it.

[@dianebeth3946]

Thank you I will look forward to watching it!!😊

[@StudioNora]

For a second I thought, ‘wait, what, she knit 21 shawls?!?!?!’ Then again, maybe you have, but I was relieved to hear you say you haven’t knit all of these 21 designs 😅

[@alovelyyarn]

Haha. I actually probably have knit 21 shawls during all of my years of knitting. Actually, I'm sure I've knit way more than that since I knit for our prayer shawl ministry at church. Haha. I do enjoy knitting shawls. They're so much less stressful to me than sweaters because they almost always fit no matter the gauge! Thanks so much for watching!

[@noorsollie9521]

@@alovelyyarn seriously impressive!!!!

[@FirnMamaMakes]

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[@yllstonewolf]

I'm wondering if anyone has downloaded the free pattern for the Light as a Feather Shawl by Shannon Dunbabin. The one that is now on the website is a different shawl. When I reached out on Ravelry, they said the PDF was somehow lost in the website update. I'd be eternally grateful if someone had the pattern to share, since it is a free one. Please comment here if you have it available and many warm thanks!!

[@gailfirenze4760]

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[@margaretcook2347]

Please define garter . I am a bit confused by the term. I am a beginner knitter.

[@alovelyyarn]

Hi Margaret. It's been awhile since I filmed this episode so I'm not sure what I was referring to when speaking about garter. However, garter stitch fabric is achieved when you knit every row when knitting flat or, in the case of knitting in the round, you knit a round and then purl a round. It gives you a squishy fabric with little bump ridges the whole way along. I hope that helps.