As a newish knitter who makes my own designs in crochet, I have to understand pattern construction to knit to completion. Thank you so much for mentioning the 4x increases which make the narrow and shallow shawl shape I prefer. Peace and Blessings 🧶🌻😊
I have knitted the Hitchhicker so many time! I’ve knitted this pattern in different yarn weights and in different types of yarns. This is my go to pattern, when I want something easy.
Yes! Great pattern! I knit it once just like the pattern says and once adding rows of eyelets. My favorite kind of pattern-looks fancy, but is actually pretty easy!
A favorite design is a freebie online called Weaver's Wool Mini-Shawl. I have made dozens over the years. Garter stitch with increases across the body and at the edges. Can be used for any size yarn by adjusting needle size to fit the yarn choice.
My favorite designer is Jenn Lucas. She has several books out and the designs are amazing. She also has a book of top down shawls. I’ve made one of her designs 5 times! 😊
I loved knitting the Appalachian shawl by Laura Aylor so much that I'm knitting a second one in a different color palette. I wanted to use up some old Patons Decor (worsted acrylic-wool blend) in shades of brown and another in shades of blue. I couldn't put the shawls down and knit them up within a week each. I picked 3 other solid colors to go with this yarn with the same weight and fiber content. Another one I'm currently knitting is Range by Andrea Mowry that uses different colors and stitch patterns (including some brioche sections) and is lovely to knit as well. An easy free pattern that I knit for spring in DK cotton yarn is Pirates Cove by Hillary Latimer. Two fingering weight patterns I enjoyed knitting are Usonian by Dee O'Keefe, and Mustang Island by Martha Wissing.
One wrap/shawl that is incredibly popular, free pattern, and uses Linen Quill yarn from Purl Soho is the Half + Half Triangles Wrap. This is great for beginners and is definitely TV knitting. The Linen Quill yarn is exquisite and improves with each washing.
The Hiraeth Shawl, from Flossi is wonderful! I have Swing Revival, from Susanna Winter on my list, and Marin from Ysolda is getting cast on in the next couple of days (as soon as I get a little closer to finishing a linen top I'm working on )! Thank you for this, even though I am seeing it nearly a year after you posted it. I would love to hear more about short row shawls like Swing Revival, Aeria, Eyes on U, etc.
I love the shawls from Expression Fiber Arts. I am knitting the Sulenkti shawl now. It is an interesting pattern that can be knit by adventurous beginners. They have tutorials that teach you all the stitches you need to know to knit the shawl.
That was fun! My first shawl was Melanie Berg’s Drachenfels with a kit from Craftsy! I love all of her designs. I’ve made Stephen West’s Boneyard from some thrifted worsted weight yarn, and it’s my go-to everyday shawl for early morning or evening chill. You touched on so many of my favorite designers. Romi Hill and Casapinka also have some beautiful designs.
I also wanted to mention that Benjamin Matthews, who designed the Cityscape, is no longer with Red Heart but is out on his own. He has some really great hat patterns that are simple stitch patterns arranged in imaginative ways.
Thank you for the great reviews of shawls...it can be frustrating on Ravelry looking through so many patterns for a stash buster. UGH, Your website helps so much, and thanks to other knitters for their favorites. Now I have a list too! A question...stYo ( written by another person as was st+YO ) in a summer top I just frogged back which wasn't explained very well by the designer and couldn't find video help . What purpose does that stYO serve unlike a short row to turn work ? Is there a substitute?
I found this - knitterskitchen.com/2018/02/20/tutorial-how-to-work-a-styo/ I only looked quickly but it looks like just another way to create a short row. I'd just use the method you like instead (as long as it works well with the fabric you're creating).
@@NerdyKnitting yeah I really want to make it. But I’m nine months pregnant and it’s so hot where I am I feel like I’m melting lol I love these videos you do. Makes it so much easier then trying to go down the rabbit hole of patterns ❤️❤️❤️
@@NerdyKnitting btw I wanted to let you know since my husband printed the milk run shawl pattern for me. It’s 11 pages. The designer Cat Wong lives in Canada and has put together not just one design but variations and walks you through all sorts of ways to customize the shawl. Even suggesting ways to reduce the amount of yarn used if you’re limited. This lady really put a lot of thought into it. Oh and three ruffle variations to choose from. Just wanted you to know as I find her thoroughness and giving nature to be so lovely. 😊❤️
As a newish knitter who makes my own designs in crochet, I have to understand pattern construction to knit to completion. Thank you so much for mentioning the 4x increases which make the narrow and shallow shawl shape I prefer. Peace and Blessings 🧶🌻😊
I love Steven West’s Pierre Shawl. It was so much fun to make.
I have knitted the Hitchhicker so many time! I’ve knitted this pattern in different yarn weights and in different types of yarns. This is my go to pattern, when I want something easy.
Yes! Great pattern! I knit it once just like the pattern says and once adding rows of eyelets. My favorite kind of pattern-looks fancy, but is actually pretty easy!
I have knit the Hitchhiker shawlette 8 times and have a ninth on my needles.
That is a great pattern!
Great shawl review, so many beautiful patterns it’s hard to choose one. Thank you!🧶
It really is hard to choose!
A favorite design is a freebie online called Weaver's Wool Mini-Shawl. I have made dozens over the years. Garter stitch with increases across the body and at the edges. Can be used for any size yarn by adjusting needle size to fit the yarn choice.
Thanks for sharing!
I am addicted to the Kari Shawl! The basic pattern is memorized quickly, then you can have fun with different yarns, color ways and needle sizes!
Than you for sharing your reviews, ideas, suggestions!!
One of my favourite shawl designers is Dee O'Kkeef. She has tons of shawl patterns in many different shapes & sizes.
Thanks for the recommendation!
I've made the boneyard shawl twice in worsted weight, and they work up pretty fast.
I love Janina Kallio / Woolenberry. Her shawls are smaller, simple but very beautiful.
My favorite designer is Jenn Lucas. She has several books out and the designs are amazing. She also has a book of top down shawls. I’ve made one of her designs 5 times! 😊
Love Stephen West! Going to start the Boneyard too
Candice from expression fiberart , her shawls are beautiful 😍
Great recommendation!
Odyssey by Joji Locatelli...beautiful free pattern.
That is a nice one!
I loved knitting the Appalachian shawl by Laura Aylor so much that I'm knitting a second one in a different color palette. I wanted to use up some old Patons Decor (worsted acrylic-wool blend) in shades of brown and another in shades of blue. I couldn't put the shawls down and knit them up within a week each. I picked 3 other solid colors to go with this yarn with the same weight and fiber content. Another one I'm currently knitting is Range by Andrea Mowry that uses different colors and stitch patterns (including some brioche sections) and is lovely to knit as well. An easy free pattern that I knit for spring in DK cotton yarn is Pirates Cove by Hillary Latimer. Two fingering weight patterns I enjoyed knitting are Usonian by Dee O'Keefe, and Mustang Island by Martha Wissing.
I love the bottom up shawls
Thanks for a great podcast, Tonia. I’m going to knit the Spark of Grey shawl next. 👍xx
Have fun - I really love that one!
oh my i cannt decide so many i want to knit
One wrap/shawl that is incredibly popular, free pattern, and uses Linen Quill yarn from Purl Soho is the Half + Half Triangles Wrap. This is great for beginners and is definitely TV knitting. The Linen Quill yarn is exquisite and improves with each washing.
Love Purl Soho patterns! Thanks for sharing your recommendations!
Thank you, great pattern selection
The Hiraeth Shawl, from Flossi is wonderful! I have Swing Revival, from Susanna Winter on my list, and Marin from Ysolda is getting cast on in the next couple of days (as soon as I get a little closer to finishing a linen top I'm working on )! Thank you for this, even though I am seeing it nearly a year after you posted it. I would love to hear more about short row shawls like Swing Revival, Aeria, Eyes on U, etc.
Thanks for the recommendations!
Beata Jezek is also one of my favorite designers ❤
She's got some lovely designs!
I just bought 2 shawl patterns from ExpressionArts....her name is Chandi? And her shawls are so lovely.
I love the shawls from Expression Fiber Arts. I am knitting the Sulenkti shawl now. It is an interesting pattern that can be knit by adventurous beginners. They have tutorials that teach you all the stitches you need to know to knit the shawl.
Yes - they have some fabulous shawls!
I love the Faroese style... top down, of course.
That was fun! My first shawl was Melanie Berg’s Drachenfels with a kit from Craftsy! I love all of her designs. I’ve made Stephen West’s Boneyard from some thrifted worsted weight yarn, and it’s my go-to everyday shawl for early morning or evening chill. You touched on so many of my favorite designers. Romi Hill and Casapinka also have some beautiful designs.
I also wanted to mention that Benjamin Matthews, who designed the Cityscape, is no longer with Red Heart but is out on his own. He has some really great hat patterns that are simple stitch patterns arranged in imaginative ways.
I'll have to check out his designs!
Glad you enjoyed the episode! I wish I had time to include more great designers but didn't want the video to get too long 😀
Your videos are the perfect length! ⏰
Open Waters Shawl by Melanie Berg and Vertices Unite by Stephen West are 2 of my favs. I made Festival of Stitches and have gotten so many compliments
Great suggestions! Vertices Unite looks like lots of fun.
Secretkeeper by Melanie Berg is my favorites. More than half of my shawl projects is using Malanie's pattern.
She has so many great designs!
Two of my favourite shawl designers are Ambah O'Brien and Sylvia McFadden
I hadn't heard of Sylvia McFadden - thanks for telling me about her!
My favorite is "Swallowtail" by Evelyn A. Clark. It is a free pattern on Ravelry.
Oh, that's a new one for me - thanks for the recommendation!
I knitting dishcloth shawl with holes in hedging my own pattern .
Thank you for the great reviews of shawls...it can be frustrating on Ravelry looking through so many patterns for a stash buster. UGH, Your website helps so much, and thanks to other knitters for their favorites. Now I have a list too!
A question...stYo ( written by another person as was st+YO ) in a summer top I just frogged back which wasn't explained very well by the designer and couldn't find video help . What purpose does that stYO serve unlike a short row to turn work ? Is there a substitute?
I found this - knitterskitchen.com/2018/02/20/tutorial-how-to-work-a-styo/
I only looked quickly but it looks like just another way to create a short row. I'd just use the method you like instead (as long as it works well with the fabric you're creating).
Hipster Shawl and Light Hipster by Joji Locatelli. Look great but are not that hard!! Also a free one: Stormy Sky
Thanks for the recommendations!
How do you adjust the stitches from a dk weight pattern shawl to a worsted weight? Thank you so much! 👏🏻🧶❤️
You could just use worsted weight yarn and have a bigger shawl.
Colourblock shawl.
And the milk run shawl (this one has ruffles)
You had me at ruffle! 😆
@@NerdyKnitting yeah I really want to make it. But I’m nine months pregnant and it’s so hot where I am I feel like I’m melting lol
I love these videos you do. Makes it so much easier then trying to go down the rabbit hole of patterns ❤️❤️❤️
@@NerdyKnitting btw I wanted to let you know since my husband printed the milk run shawl pattern for me. It’s 11 pages. The designer Cat Wong lives in Canada and has put together not just one design but variations and walks you through all sorts of ways to customize the shawl. Even suggesting ways to reduce the amount of yarn used if you’re limited. This lady really put a lot of thought into it. Oh and three ruffle variations to choose from.
Just wanted you to know as I find her thoroughness and giving nature to be so lovely. 😊❤️
Wow! That sounds like an awesome way to design a pattern - I'll definitely check it out!
@@NerdyKnitting yeah I had to tell you when I discovered just how in depth it was. And the fact that you love ruffles ❤️