shawls. Come into their own, at last

When I wore ponchos/shawls, my mother would grimace and call me a Mary Ellen. Never has stopped me.

I started a new shawl earlier and just wanted to say that it is a fantastic knit. Very easy to remember the pattern

www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/first-blooms-2

Kate1949

All us friends used to wear crochet shawls with our maxi dresses in the 1970s.

I've still got mine, in a bag, away from the moth.

I should get it out again.

There are dozens of patterns on Ravelry lixy, some free, so I’m sure you’ll find one you like. Shawls are “in” at the moment and very cosy.

I love a shawl when I'm sitting on the sofa with tea and a biscuit watching a film and just in from the freezing cold garden !

Ailidh; love the idea of a shawl with pockets, that looks really useful. Totally agree about the tassels and I'm not enamoured with pom-poms either!

I bit the bullet and bought the Claire's rent shawl pattern. It'll sit on my desktop in the to-do pile while I complete current project and source the yarn etc - away from home at present so that'll be a small adventure in itself!

All us friends used to wear crochet shawls with our maxi dresses in the 1970s.

I live at 600 metres in Central France and took to having a Shawl as my indoor winter go to years ago. The winter fashion
here is always for all ages a large scarf/shawl with or without a coat, you can't beat it and it looks good.

When we were children we used to go to our grannies who lived inner city. I remember there were older women selling fruit and veg from hand carts my mum called them shawlies. They obviously wore long black shawls to keep them warm.

I used to crochet a lot and made some lovely shawls and ponchos as a teenager. I’m looking forward to teaching my GC how to knit and crochet.

The shawls around now are very colourful and stylish but not something I wear. I like a big coat with deep pockets and collar.

I crocheted several shawls when I was in the sixth form. I get them out occasionally when it's too warm for a cardigan. They are huge though compared to the ones shown here so far. I'll pot a picture of the pattern if I can find it. It's far more glamorous than the shawl itself or me wearing it!

I've made many of these over the years but without the fringey tassels which are just a damn nuisance, in wear and in the washing machine.
Gave quite a few as Christmas presents this time, and have taken orders for more.

www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/perfect-pockets-shawl

Like Karmalady, I enjoy knitting ‘hitchhiker’ shawls. My main love is knitting socks, so I use my stash of remaining sock yarn for my shawls.
I knit all the time - cannot just sit, so a nice wee shawl project does the job now and again.

I have heaps of wool and honestly never thought of a shawl. What a lovely idea. Definitely my next project, Thank you Karmalady.
I always rather liked those Paisley shawls the Victorian ladies wore also.

grannydarkhair

I like the type of shawl that Claire, the main character in the Outlander series often wears - they cross over at the front and are held in place with a button at the back.

Mrs Cratchit in Dickensian wore one of those! Although it was supposed to be drab, I greatly admired it.
I do wish that I could knit.
I’ve got two left hands

That looks beautiful Canadian Gran. I like the detail the short rows add. I hope you are pleased with yours when you get around to finishing it.

I started this one ages ago and let it fall into the knitting basket...perhaps I should pick up the needles again.

www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coquille-shawl

I do find I like a lighter cottony scarf wound around my neck; it keeps drafts out without adding too much bulk. The coquille shawl is made with very fine wool/silk blend so shouldn't be bulky, I just need to get on with it.

I love shawls too.

Just wondering whether any one has made an Outlander shawl. I really like the look of them but the patterns are expensive so

- can anyone recommend a good pattern for an averagely competent, slow knitter?
-if you have made one, were you pleased with it and has it been useful?

Oh YES! Shawls, scarves, anything to cover the upper back and neck.

I've got this odd thing I bought overseas that I also love. It's like a big cashmere rectangle with buttons and button holes down both sides. You can button it up into any shape. It's essentially a scarf, but the buttons make it very variable. Also very warm.

Hey Lixy, I just looked for outlander-style patterns, there are lots. Very easy knits in garter stitch. Mmm I have odd hanks of 4ply wool, could easily make a stripey one. Need to finish pandoras love first, beautiful to knit and takes a long time due to colourwork and concentration. Has to be about the best written pattern I ever used

www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pandoras-love

You can never be fully stashed Karmalady
There's always room for just one more.....!

granny in a rocking chair!! certainly not. I am a cycling granny who dresses in lycra for cycling

I love that I can now use my shawl pins. I feel so cosy today, it is grim and cold out. The shawl I am wearing today is smaller and lighter but just right over my shoulders and around my neck

The outlander shawl is a lovely design, oh no, don`t give me any ideas. I am already stashed with wool and patterns

I have a cashmere scarf I bought in Edinburgh I use a small hair claw to fasten it on my shoulder.

I love the shawls you’ve made just the job for chilly days.

When I was a girl I wore a good quality wool kilt. My kilt pin did no damage to the woven material.

Pashminas for me - I’ve got dozens. As I normally wear an outfit of one dark colour, I pep it up in the cooler months with a bright pashmina and if I have one, a bag to match. I like to think that the splash of bright colour around the neck draws the eye from the fat body beneath!