Big Project Monday Spring Shawl Pattern Duchess

“Spring Shawl” update #1

All my designs are like a haunting melody on the back of my neck. It will start out as a whispering tune. Sometimes it fades, and sometimes it will turn into a magnificent piece of art filling my heart and soul.

If I manage to hold on to its tail long enough…

Spring Shawl - lace knitting challenge

This is the whispering faze that is about to form a quiet voice. There is only one word formed. Spring.

Until there are no other words, it will have to be the name – “Spring Shawl” 🙂

Spring Shawl with lace and cables

“Spring Shawl” update #2

Remember last time I told you I  was hearing voices? OK, not voices. Music…

Music that was so quiet only I could hear…

It’s getting louder (but not loud enough for me to hear the whole thing, yet):

Spring Shawl - lace knitting challenge

I do love the color of that yarn (and the “feel”). Beautiful summery tone. It’s Coral of DROPS Flora (uni color 19), in case you’re wondering 🙂

Spring Shawl - lace knitting challenge

“Spring Shawl” update #3

I think I’m in love with that yarn. My shawl should be quite heavy by now, but it isn’t. And it doesn’t make me sneeze (I’m a bit allergic to wool).

Spring Shawl - lace knitting challenge

As you can see, I did one more repeat of the pattern from last time (I think we can call it a chorus). I have to think about the top part of the shawl. I hope that music will go louder because I don’t want this shawl to be another U.F.O (U.F.O -> unfinished object).

Spring Shawl - lace knitting challenge

“Spring Shawl” update #4

It’s getting hard to take pictures, but I’ll try:

Big Project Monday – Spring Shawl #4

As you can see, I added little something to the upper-middle part too. I just had that feeling that it would be awesome. Like a duet…a beautiful love song…

Big Project Monday – Spring Shawl #4

I think I’m happy with it at the moment.

Big Project Monday – Spring Shawl #4

“Spring Shawl” update #5

Next time will be the last time for this shawl (I think) but until then…

Big Project Monday – Spring Shawl #5

What I love the most so far, is how the middle part on the top is coming out:

Big Project Monday – Spring Shawl #5

And wider overview:

Big Project Monday – Spring Shawl #5

And yes, I’m working on the pattern – there’s hope 🙂


“Spring Shawl” update #6

Big Project Monday - Spring Shawl #6

I wasn’t too sure about the finishing edge. After all those twists and turns, this ending seemed too… looking for a better word… modest(?). But the more I look at it, the more I like it.

Maybe, just maybe… some nupps on the ending lace? Or not? Yes, it would be too much…

Big Project Monday - Spring Shawl #6
Big Project Monday - Spring Shawl #6
Big Project Monday - Spring Shawl #6

You know what? I’ll give myself a week, try to finish writing this pattern, and see if I change the ending or not.


“Spring Shawl” update #7 – DONE

Spring Shawl - knitted shawl with lace and cables

As you can see I left the top edge the way it was. I like it. It kind of grew on me.

Spring Shawl - knitted shawl with lace and cables
Spring Shawl - knitted shawl with lace and cables

Click here to see the pattern on Ravelry

Spring shawl triangular shawl knitting pattern
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This Post Has 20 Comments

  1. tina

    Looking good, pretty colour too. I love the plait edging you use on your shawls I really need to try it . I want to make a blanket with it on the edge.
    Yes, I’m back for Switzerland – it was brilliant and the scenery was WOW!

    Tina x

    1. PatternDuchess

      I think a blanket would be fantastic with this edge.

      I would love to visit Switzerland… Someday I will (when kids are grown) 😀

  2. Nilda

    Beautiful or rather say, gorgeous.

    1. PatternDuchess

      Thank you, Nilda 🙂

  3. Sue Morris

    I really like this design. Beautiful color – I am ready for Spring too.

    1. PatternDuchess

      I love this color too 🙂

  4. Lorraine Barrett

    I really love the look of Spring Shawl so far. It is beautiful & I already know I would love to make one too. I especially love your colour choice.

    1. PatternDuchess

      Thanks, Lorraine 🙂 We’ll see what comes next – it can go either way 😀

  5. cen63846

    How do you knit the edge?

  6. Kim Doan

    I really like the lace pattern & I love to make one too.

    1. PatternDuchess

      Thanks 🙂 I like it too so far. Soon it will be finished, and available for everyone 🙂 (I hope)

  7. Terri C.

    I love that Spring Shawl design!!!

    1. PatternDuchess

      Thanks, Terri 🙂

  8. Pauline Moeller

    Love the pattern and color.Also looking forward to seeing it 🙂

    1. PatternDuchess

      Thanks, Pauline 🙂 I hope to finish it soon 🙂

  9. Carol

    Great creativity and wonderful ” whispers” for Spring!

    1. PatternDuchess

      Thanks, Carol 🙂

  10. Alison J White

    Is beautiful. Do you have pattern details?

    1. PatternDuchess

      Thanks, Alison 🙂 I don’t have a pattern written out yet – I’m writing as I work through it, and hopefully I’ll finish it soon enough 🙂 All my subscribers will be first ones to know.

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