Is there anything better than layered knits?

A knitted shawl is a versatile accessory. Wrap it, pin it, or wear it like a scarf. Make one in wool to ward off cool winds or make one in silk to go with a wedding dress. This illustrated step-by-step guide will take you through the process of making your own top-down triangular shawl. Includes two patterns.

Available as an individual pattern download, or as part of the 5-pattern Layer Collection.

Available as an individual pattern download, or as part of the 5-pattern Layer Collection.

Available as an individual pattern download, or as part of the 5-pattern Layer Collection.

Available as an individual pattern download, or as part of the 5-pattern Layer Collection.

Available as an individual pattern download, or as part of the 5-pattern Layer Collection.

Grenache is a breezy little cardigan, virtually seamless, with a hint of texture. You’ll love its simple style and smooth lines. Short dolman sleeves, gently shaped neck, side vents, and slightly dropped back edge make a comfortable and flattering sweater. Worked in DK weight with minimal finishing, this cardigan knits up quickly.

Claro is a lovely mixture of easy stitch patterns, designed to be a great boredom buster for warm weather knitting. And of course, you can modify the design as you go, working more or fewer repeats of the stitch patterns you like most. Wear the finished wrap across your shoulders to display the patterns, or wrap it around like a scarf for great...

This cozy topper features a little bit of colorwork and a cheerful pom-pom. And in worsted weight, this knits up quickly, making it a wonderful last minute gift. If you’re new to colorwork, this pattern has all the right ingredients to make this a gentle approach: a small pattern repeat, worked in the round, with worsted weight yarn. And as an ...

A single-skein pattern for a hat and fingerless mitts in 2 styles.

A relaxed long-sleeved pullover in worsted weight yarn, perfect for a misty morning tide pools or quiet walks in the forest. Inspired by the thick woods and windy bluffs of Vancouver Island’s coastline, Courtenay is a flattering and comfortable sweater, with carefully placed and understated details. Simple eyelets at the neck, pockets and cuffs...

Chandelle is a long, luxurious loop, with simple but highly textured lacework. The contrast between solid and porous areas reminds me of the texture of limestone. The cowl is worked from a provisional cast on and grafted; tips are included so you can easily modify the dimensions to suit your personal taste. Chandelle, Provençal for candle, is ...

An updated take on the Nordic ski sweater, Lundell is an elegantly textured pullover with circular yoke and luxurious funnel neck. Simple knit-purl combinations form a subtle geometric textured motif, which is echoed at the yoke, cuffs and border. Gentle A-line silhouette is shaped to flatter, with positive ease for a snuggle-in fit on cold da...

Boiseau is a luxurious wrap worked in DK weight yarn on large needles. Subtle textures and easy lace give Boiseau just the right amount of detail, without being overwhelming. Broad panels of herringbone lace are set off by gently branching columns of lace rib and garter stitch. Drape Boiseau across your shoulders and show off the open lace, or ...

A botanical motif gently climbs the front bands of Cultivar, and subtle details emerge at the sides and cuffs. Side shaping, set-in sleeves, and button-front closure give this a classic look, and the garter stitch collar, broken rib and bobble details give it texture. The collar, shaped with short-rows, frames the neck gracefully.

New edition with two sizes now available!

An airy triangular shawl finished with a scalloped edge.

Long enough to loop twice around your neck, Minno is a playful cowl with easy colorwork. Worked in stockinette with slip stitch color dots, this is a fun chance to experiment with color palettes and use up leftover yarn. The reverse side shows an intriguing dashed pattern formed by the contrast color strands. Minno is an easy pattern to modify ...

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Clairette is a long breezy cardigan with graceful geometry. Uses DK weight yarn.

Long, light, and gently shaped, with deep pockets and a versatile collar, Arbois is a gorgeous layer for cooler days.

Galiano Vest is a sweet little vest with charming details, designed to show off your favourite fingering weight yarn. A pretty chevron lace border flows neatly out of corded rib. The corded rib front bands flow over the shoulders and meet at back. A button loop closure is a great opportunity to showcase some special buttons. Visible neckline de...

Simple modern lace in a luxurious wrap.

Harrow is a timeless little vest in fingering weight yarn with pretty button details. Simple, flattering lines, a tidy eyelet pattern, and seamless construction.

New Bittersweet is a great easy knit. Long enough to loop around your neck twice. Basic lace zigzags through the center, forming an intriguing flame pattern. Firm garter stitch welts at each edge help the cowl to lie flat. Worked on biggish needles in worsted or aran weight yarn, this is luxurious but quick; a fantastic last minute gift. Also a...

Paravel is a sweet little hat worked in fingering weight yarn. Panels of easy broken rib are separated by columns of Totem Pole lace, a traditional stitch pattern. The crown is shaped in graceful quadrants that meet in a tidy little quatrefoil. The pattern includes both a beanie and slouch version. The beanie is a trim little hat and sits nicel...

You never know when you’re going to need a pair of Tiny Pants. This pattern is for a simple seamless diaper cover, great for photo shoots. The pattern instructions are given for two sizes, but since babies come in all shapes and sizes, I’ve included some tips on how to modify the pattern. This pattern is suitable for the beginner knitter who is...

Strathcona is a lightweight and versatile beanie with a lace border and garter stitch ridges. Choose from one of two silhouettes: an elfin pointed crown for a whimsical festive hat, or a casual slouched beanie. If you like, top either version off with a pom pom. This hat is worked in fingering weight yarn, making it a nice light layer on winte...

Panels of mock cables and reverse stockinette stitch make a simple beanie with traditional sensibilities. At the crown, the panels lean towards each other, forming a lovely star shaped motif. Worked in worsted weight yarn, this hat is a quick knit and makes a great gift for men or women. Matches the Ferguson Cowl.

A rhythmic pattern of mock cables and stocking stitch panels make up the fabric of this cowl. Loop it twice for luxurious warmth, or loop it once to show off the stitch pattern. The mock cables, although they look intricately braided, are easy to work and do not require a cable needle. The reverse side of the fabric is an attractive rib pattern...

A lightweight semicircular shawl worked from the top down. It’s airy and lacy, but there are lots of plain knitting rows, making this a good project for the ambitious beginner-lace knitter, or for the experienced lace knitter looking for a relaxing project.

A flattering boatneck sweater with pretty rows of eyelets at the hips and shoulders. Worked from the bottom up, this pullover is virtually seamless; the body is worked in the round after the border, and the sleeves are worked in with the front and back. You can wear this with minimal positive ease at the bust, while side vents at the bottom ed...

Like a strip of gingham seersucker cloth, this scarf is simple and fresh. The checkered pattern alternates cloverleaf eyelets and reverse stocking stitch squares. The stitch pattern is equally attractive on the reverse. You can work it as shown as a light and skinny warm-weather scarf, or use a heavier yarn for a thicker, wider scarf.

A cardigan for the impetuous romantic in you. Worked from the top down, with seamless raglan construction, this cardigan works up quickly. An eyelet motif nips in the waist, and a soft ruffle with picot bind off finishes the cuffs and hem. Easy to modify the length to suit your style. Suitable for yarn with some drape.

Go gracefully from denim to tweed with this versatile pattern. Helliwell is a sweet old-fashioned cardigan worked from the bottom up with a built-in button band and round yoke. The openwork motif around the yoke prettily frames the necks and shoulders while side shaping flatters the figure. Everything is edged with simple seed stitch. Includes...

The Sweet Oak Shawl, named after the Sweet Oak Cardigan, is a rectangular shawl with handsome openwork stitch patterns and a seed stitch border. Wear it as a shawl, or as a luxurious scarf.

Oaklet is small triangular shawl with an easy lacy border, the Oaklet is a pretty little accessory that you can wear around your neck or across your shoulders. In the size shown, Oaklet uses about one skein of fingering weight yarn. It’s worked on relatively large needles for extra drape, and the pattern is easy to modify.

An easy leaf-shaped washcloth that makes a great quick gift. A good project for the beginner knitter who’s ready to move beyond the square. Make them in leafy colors, or get zany with rainbow cotton. The finished size depends on what weight of yarn you choose.

A pretty everyday cardi, with a wide round neck, front button closure, three-quarter length sleeves and pretty lace panels at center front and back. Although the panels look intricate, they are simple to work. Best of all, the Cordova is totally seamless. Fronts, back, and button band are worked together to the underarms. Sleeves are worked in ...

England Avenue is a long flattering cardigan with side shaping, set in sleeves and front pockets. The body is worked in stockinette stitch, with wide seed stitch hem and cuffs. Details like the buttoned cuffs, vent at the center back hem, and lattice pattern make this especially pretty and practical. The lattice stitch pattern appears to float ...

Maple Ripple is a scoop necked pullover with long set in sleeves and side shaping, and sits just above the hips. A pretty lace border adds flowing lines along the hem and cuffs, complementing the simplicity of the stockinette body and sleeves. The contrasting garter stitch edge emphasizes the subtle wave of the lace pattern. Knit in worsted wei...

This pattern is the perfect project for that tiny bit of leftover yarn. It’s also a beautiful way to wrap a small gift.

Named after the tide pools at Botanical Beach. Designed this to feature a beautiful skein of Silk 5/2 from Sweatermaker Yarns, a Christmas present to myself.

These fingerless mitts are a good project for the beginner knitter who wants to try knitting in the round, or for the experienced knitter who needs a quick knit. The mitts are worked from the cuff up. The row of eyelets at the cuff, thumb, and palm add just enough visual interest without being difficult to work.

This simple scarf is an ideal project for the beginner knitter. Bands of garter stitch frame a simple row of eyelets on a stocking stitch background. Just enough pattern to make this visually interesting, but not enough to make it difficult. Also, the garter stitch helps the scarf lie flat.

Sweet Oak is a cosy, versatile little cardigan with a generous hood and three-quarter length sleeves. The eyelet motif forms gently undulating columns, and is deceptively easy to work. Eyelets are repeated in the sleeves and the hood, where they serve double-duty as visual detail and shaping. Fronts and back are worked together seamlessly to th...

This simple scarf is an ideal project for the beginner knitter who’s adding new techniques to their toolbox. A basic wide rib pattern is punctuated by slip-stitch cables, which frame garter stitch ovals. The easy-to-work stitch pattern is also reversible, a good feature in a scarf. Two versions are provided: with or without a ruffled edge.

The distant future is finally here! This hoodie is the perfect gift for any robot lover. This cosy hoodie works up quickly in bulky yarn, with dancing robots across the chest. The neck placket makes this hoodie easy to pull on and off, and buttons up for extra cosiness.

This cosy hooded vest with eyelet details is worked seamlessly from the bottom up. With darts at the bust and a shaped hood, this vest hugs the figure in a loving way.

Flattering tunic with wide scoop neck, raglan 3/4 length sleeves, almost seamless construction. Lace details at cuffs, hem, and center front. Split neckband with button loop closure.

Long shirt jacket with wide lace border at hem and cuffs. Generous ease over hips and waist, with a tighter fit at bust, make this both comfortable and flattering. Carefully placed but easy to work details give this jacket a tailored look.

Simple swingy tank that doubles as a vest in cooler weather. Shaped at sides and bust. Easy-to-work lace detail at border and center front.

A knitted bookmark is a great project for the beginner knitter. It’s also a wonderful gift for a book-lover. This trio includes a basic garter stitch pattern and two more advanced openwork patterns.

April 2011: okerilla has kindly written a Spanish version of the pattern, and posted it on her blog, Juntitos! Gracias Okerilla!