[xxjanexx]

id like to have a go at making a shawl 1st one and wondered if someone could suggest something not to hard and not to plain thanks guys n girls

 

[mirl56]

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-flies

I like this for a first timer. It uses worsted weight so it's not scary thin yarn. pattern is written out for those not chart-familiar.

 

[kiwiannie]

I would try ravelry,they have a whole lot of shawl patterns. :lol: :lol:

 

[roed2er]

I agree with the suggestion of using a worsted weight -- or at least a sport weight. I made one this summer called simple triangle with some JoAnn's Cuddle Sensation and a size 8 needle that came out really cute! Debi

 

[katrinka]

Check out my first shawl; all the information is included. I enjoyed every stitch!
http://www.knittingparadise.com/t-100887-1.html
kat

 

[jan1ce]

Try the Ashton Shawlettes. It's a free pattern on Ravelry by Dee O'Keefe and she is available to help if you get stuck. It explains how to read charts which is great, I couldn't make sense of them before and now I'm on my 8th and a chart doesn't scare me any more.

Jan xx

 

[thegrape]

Summer flies would be a great one to start with, or Dee's Ashton Shawlette. My first shawl was the Ashton. Dee's instructions were very detailed, which was extremely helpful.

 

[xxjanexx]

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-flies

I like this for a first timer. It uses worsted weight so it's not scary thin yarn. pattern is written out for those not chart-familiar.

thank you ive looked at this one and think i can master it lol

 

[mmccamant]

Stephen West's Boneyard shawl (on Ravelry) is a good first shawl. It's not lace, but has purl row ridges to give it texture. Here's a picture of the one I made, from DK weight yarn.

 

[Tennessee.Gal]

You can also find free shawl patterns at the Lion Brand website or on www.knitting.about.com

 

[njaus]

http://evergreenknits.blogspot.com/2008/08/storm-cloud-shawlette-pattern.html

I have done this shawlette. It is easy. Using different yarns and needle size varies this cute shawlette.

 

[fashion]

That is a very pretty shawl. Can it be knitted on the Bond machine?

Thanks

fashion

 

[gypsie]

My first lace shawl was the Tea and Sympathy Shawl at www.lionbrand.com. There is a pattern for a knitted and a crochet shawl.

 

[mmccamant]

http://evergreenknits.blogspot.com/2008/08/storm-cloud-shawlette-pattern.html

I have done this shawlette. It is easy. Using different yarns and needle size varies this cute shawlette.

Thanks for posting this. I printed this pattern and realized I've made the same designer's Cambridge Watchcap, which is a great stretchy hat in a twisted rib stitch.

 

[RavinRed]

id like to have a go at making a shawl 1st one and wondered if someone could suggest something not to hard and not to plain thanks guys n girls

I would do the Craftsy.com class mastering lace shawls with Laura Nelkin. She is a great teacher. If you look at my Avatar that was my first shawl...it is the Skywalker shawl in her class.

 

[xxjanexx]

id like to have a go at making a shawl 1st one and wondered if someone could suggest something not to hard and not to plain thanks guys n girls

I would do the Craftsy.com class mastering lace shawls with Laura Nelkin. She is a great teacher. If you look at my Avatar that was my first shawl...it is the Skywalker shawl in her class.

WOW thats gorgeous i will def check her out thank you

 

[xxjanexx]

Stephen West's Boneyard shawl (on Ravelry) is a good first shawl. It's not lace, but has purl row ridges to give it texture. Here's a picture of the one I made, from DK weight yarn.

thank you i might do this one 2nd ive never heard of stephen west before so must look him up

:thumbup:

 

[xxjanexx]

thank you all ive started on the summer of flies watch this space!!!

 

[mousepotato]

thank you all ive started on the summer of flies watch this space!!!

Another one worth mentioning from Ravelry is the Holden Shawlette. It's worked on sock yarn, but with a larger needle size and a heavier weight yarn it would become a full sized shawl.

 

[Aunt Nay]

My preference is for a rectangular shawl as a first project--fewer increases or decreases. Maybe a simple lace pattern. Or this: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/81040AD.html?noImages=