Just in time for summer, two publishers have released books of lace shawls. Today, I'm reviewing “Mystic Shawls” by Anna Dalvi, which came to me as an ebook from Cooperative Press. The print version ...

, we've been finding some things to watch for in Elizabeth Zimmermann's July shawl pattern. Mims had mentioned to me that there were a ton of knitters on who had or are working on Elizabeth Zimmermann ...

For summer knits to be comfortable they need to be knit in something light, and breathable. Linen is always a good choice as are the many other cotton yarns on the market. Cotton and linen yarns take ...

It's been a while since I reviewed a shawl book, but this one is worth the wait. "Inspired shawls, 15 creatie patterns for year-round knitting" by Laura Zukaite has patterns for many skill levels. The ...

This sophisticated if challenging debut by knitter Freyer shows how to knit a variety of garments using Japanese-inspired designs, which the author suggests are defined by “unusual lace patterns with ...

Cashmere lace shawls made of Orenburg goats' down hair are renowned for their warming and healing effect, and have been worn in the Urals since the 15th century, when horsemen wore them to protect ...