Lace scarves and shawls

Lace scarves and shawls

Lace knitting is the ultimate showcase of the knitter's craft, and not always as hard as it looks. This great collection of patterns and designs (inc scarves, shawls, stoles, scarves, ponchos and wraps) from Lorna's Laces, Heartstrings and Fibre Trends includes patterns from such masters of the craft as Eugen Beugler and Evelyn Clark, and ranges from the simple Old Shale stitch of Shoalwater to those like Spring Blossoms that require concentration. Patterns include charted and written instructions and to see a larger image click on the photograph. Be inspired by our stunning collection of hand painted and nearly solid (lace weight yarns) from Claudia, Helens Lace, Noro, Regia and others

  • Berry blue-tiful stole Zoom

    Berry blue-tiful stole

    S 2022. Stole by Joan Schrouder combines 2 lace patterns plus the edging and is made in two halves, grafted at the centre. Shown in Helen's Lace. Charted and written instructions Click on image for more info

    £4.10
  • Circle of life shawl Zoom

    Circle of life shawl

    S 2021. Stunning circular shawl by Eugen Beugler with lace and solid chevrons radiating out from the centre - knitted centre out. Charted and written instructions Click on image for more info

    £4.10
  • Estonian medallion scarf Zoom

    Estonian medallion scarf

    FT AC86. Scarf by Eugen Beugler, can be knitted in 2 widths and a range of yarn weights. Charted and written instructions Click on image for more info

    £4.10
  • Streaming leaves scarf Zoom

    Streaming leaves scarf

    FTAC-80. Slanting lines of leaf lace alternate with ripples of open work on this lace scarf designed by Eugen Beugler. Approx 25cmx152cn (10x60in). Requires 253m/280 yds DK weight yarn and 4mm needles. 10sts=10cm.

    £4.10
  • Butterfly garden Zoom

    Butterfly garden

    FT S2005. Scarf, shawl or throw - a square of garter st lace worked from the centre out, by Evelyn Clark. Can be made in different sizes and yarns, from lace to aran. Click on image for more info
    £4.10
  • Aspen leaf Zoom

    Aspen leaf

    FT AC88. Scarf or wrap in 4 ply yarn by Evelyn Clark. Charted and written instructions. Click on image for more info

    £4.10
  • Spirit of the southwest shawl Zoom

    Spirit of the southwest shawl

    FT S2012. Corn grows tall by a river, butterflies hover over mountains in this design from Evelyn Clark. Knit in garter st from centre back down in laceweight yarn.
    £4.10
  • Spinners lace shawl Zoom

    Spinners lace shawl

    FTS-2017. Knitted from centre back down flowing into a spider in the web border and edging. 91x183cms. Designed for fine mohair or approx DK weight yarn: 14sts to 4ins (10cms). An Evelyn Clark design

    £4.10
  • Flower basket scarf & shawl Zoom

    Flower basket scarf & shawl

    FTS-2014. Knitted from the centre back down, this Evelyn Clark design includes 3 sizes with instructions for using a range of yarns from laceweight to DK.

    £4.10
  • Spring blossoms shawl Zoom

    Spring blossoms shawl

    FTS-2015. An outstanding design from Eugen Beugler, knitted from the centre out, this shawl is 110cm (44ins) square. 24sts=10cm.
    £4.10
  • Estonian garden wrap and scarf Zoom

    Estonian garden wrap and scarf

    FTS-2009. Traditional Estonian lace stitches in this Evelyn Clark design for a wrap and scarf. Wrap (19x66ins). Scarf (10x66ins). 22sts=10cm.

    £4.10
  • Sheep shawl Zoom

    Sheep shawl

    FTS-2003. Sunshine ripples down on a village surrounded by orchards, sunflowers and sheep in this great design by Evelyn Clark, knitted from the centre back down. Shawl (40x80ins). 5sts=2.5cm

    £4.10
  • Angel shawl Zoom

    Angel shawl

    FTS2018. Knitted from the centre back neck down, it's easy to change the depth of this triangular shawl in swirling lace. 28x56ins (71x142cms). Laceweight yarn 28sts to 10cm. Evelyn Clark design.

    £4.10
  • Leaf lace shawl Zoom

    Leaf lace shawl

    FT S2010. Shawl in small or large size can be knitted in a range of yarn weights from lace to DK. Written and charted instructions.

    £4.10
  • Lacy accents Zoom

    Lacy accents

    FTAC-23. 3 easy lace patterns from Fibre Trends - great for those new to lace knitting. Approx 140cm (55in) long.

    £3.80
  • Easy lace scarves and wraps Zoom

    Easy lace scarves and wraps

    Garter st or st st lace pattern can be used as a scarf or a wrap. In 4 ply (fingering weight) yarn.

    £3.80
  • Lace moebius scarf Zoom

    Lace moebius scarf

    AC-39. A mathematical mystery as well as a beautiful and practical scarf - the Moebius strip has only one surface and one edge and is also known as a 'smoke ring'. 4 ply yarn, lace tension 22sts to 15cm, 4.5mm needles.

    £3.80
  • River scarf and stole Zoom

    River scarf and stole

    FTS-2006. Rows of lace ripple like a river through the length of this scarf and stole designed by Evelyn Clark. Lace weight yarn, 20sts=10cm.
    £4.10
  • Shoalwater shawl Zoom

    Shoalwater shawl

    FTS-2011. A new take on traditional Shetland lace, this design by Evelyn Clark is easy to knit in old shale garter stitch lace, with instructions for a range of yarn weights. 40x80ins.
    £4.10
  • Cocoon scarf & wrap Zoom

    Cocoon scarf & wrap

    FT-AC-73x. Cocoon Lace scarf or wrap shown in fine mohair. Scarf 10x68 and wrap 20x68in. 28sts to 10cm on 4.5mm needles. Evelyn Clark design.

    £4.10
  • Peace shawl Zoom

    Peace shawl

    FTS-2001. People encircle a forest on a starry night on this triangular garter stitch shawl in lace weight yarn. Depth 40in, width 80in. 20sts=10cm, garter stitch. Evelyn Clark design
    £4.10
  • Seascape shawl Zoom

    Seascape shawl

    FTS-2008. Cone shells, sand dollars, scallops and starfish by the waves of the sea in this semi circular shawl from Evelyn Clark, shown in Helen's Lace laceweight yarn. 34x80ins.

    £4.10
  • Pacific northwest shawl Zoom

    Pacific northwest shawl

    FTS-2000. Evelyn Clark continues the sea theme with seagulls, water, fish and shells on a garter stitch shawl (58x80ins). . 16sts=10cm
    £4.10
  • Field of flowers Zoom

    Field of flowers

    FTS-2004. A field of flowers is bordered by waves of Old Shale on this square shetland style lace shawl or throw. Shawl (47x47ins) can be knitted in DK, 4 ply or lace weight. Evelyn Clark design.

    £4.10
  • Baltic sea stole Zoom

    Baltic sea stole

    AC-50x. Clever increases and decreases allow the seed stitch borders to remain straight while they frame the flowing waves of lace. Width can be altered by changing the number of pattern repeats

    £4.10
  • Mock faroese shawl Zoom

    Mock faroese shawl

    FT-110LC. These crocheted and knitted shawls from Lily Chin can be made to any size and in any yarn weight. Shawl shown is crochet version in Helen's Lace, 25x80in. Tension 20sts=10cm

    £3.80
  • Charlotte's easy lace shawl Zoom

    Charlotte's easy lace shawl

    FT102LC. Easy and stylish shawl from Lily Chin is perfect for those new to lace knitting, and can be made in any size. Shawl shown is 37x75ins in lace weight yarn. 18sts to 10cm.

    £3.80
  • Leaf Lace Scarf Zoom

    Leaf Lace Scarf

    Scarf in leaf lace pattern designed by Janet Szabo suitable for a confident new-to-lace knitter - 20 row pattern repeat, alternate rows plain.  Approx 15cm x 168cm (6 x 66in), in approx 2 ply, charted and written instructions.

    Leaf Lace Scarf is out of stock
  • Fuchsia scarf Zoom

    Fuchsia scarf

    FTAC-74x. Choose from trailing fuchsia lace or double fuchsia lace for these scarves by Eugen Beugler, both with scalloped edges. Shown in US sport weight (approx DK yarn), 22st to 10cm on 3.5mm needles.
    £4.10
  • Faina's scarf Zoom

    Faina's scarf

    FT AC48x. Seed st borders frame lace diamonds and chevrons in this elegant fringed scarf from Fibre Trends. Approx 30x130cm (12 x 52in).

    £4.10
  • Oak leaf and acorn scarf Zoom

    Oak leaf and acorn scarf

    AC-41. Oak leaves fall to rows of acorns in this lace scarf designed by Evelyn Clark for 4 ply or DK yarn. Approx 8.5 x 66 ins.
    £4.10
  • Wrapped up in bows Zoom

    Wrapped up in bows

    Lattice of lace eyelets with a diamond lace border, from Heartstrings, can be knitted in 3 sizes (largest illustrated). Written and charted instructions. Laceweight yarn

    £3.60
  • Wrap faceted gems Zoom

    Wrap faceted gems

    Diamond lace knitted lengthwise gives shaped edgings to this design from Heartstrings. 19st to 10cm after blocking, 3.5mm needles.

    £3.60
  • Scotch thistle stole Zoom

    Scotch thistle stole

    Leaf and flower motifs move from taller to shorter echoing the structure of the thistle in this design from Heartstrings, knitted in 2 pieces. Written and charted instructions

    £3.60
  • Lace starlight stole Zoom

    Lace starlight stole

    H64 Stole from Heartstrings is knitted in dropped stitch lace, in laceweight, 3 or 4 ply yarn. The design can be enlarged for a wider wrap. Charted and written instructions Click on the photo for more info.

    £3.60
  • Ethereal fichu Zoom

    Ethereal fichu

    Celebrated design from Heartstrings has both charted and written instructions - includes both the original and revised slightly wider design.

    £3.60
  • Elegantly simple triangle Zoom

    Elegantly simple triangle

    Simple feather and fan lace triangle from Heartstrings has charted instructions and can be knitted in 3 different sizes - a neck scarf, shoulder shawl or full size shawl. In laceweight yarn
    £3.60
  • Scarf cats cradle Zoom

    Scarf cats cradle

    Scarf knitted long-ways in an easy 6 row repeat of which 5 rows are knit. Takes 450yds laceweight or 4ply - ideal for hand painted yarns. 3.75mm needles. A Heartstrings design

    £3.60
  • Shawl field of daisies Zoom

    Shawl field of daisies

    Charted design from Lorna's Laces, shown in kid mohair. Tension of 16st to 10cm before blocking, 5.5mm needles. Blocked measurements 12.5cm x 162cm (11x65in).
    £3.60
  • Scarf light up my life Zoom

    Scarf light up my life

    Sculptured flame motifs make this a unique and beautiful charted design from Heartstrings. 600yds laceweight or 4 ply yarn and 4mm needles. Blocked size 40cm x160cm (16 x 64in)

    £3.60
  • Shawl pawprint Zoom

    Shawl pawprint

    Charted design from Lorna's Laces, in 2 sizes for either a scarf or shawl. Shawl takes 1200yds laceweight (1 skein Helen's Lace). Tension 25st to 10cm unblocked, 4mm needles.
    £3.60
  • Scarf serpentine Zoom

    Lacy Serpentine Scarf

    A62 Scarf knitted lengthways, with just 3 different pattern rows for the body of the design. 

    £3.60
  • Shawl nested boxes Zoom

    Shawl nested boxes

    Shawl and scarf with a charted eyelet lace design on a garter stitch background. 16 sts to 10cm, 5.5mm needles.

    £3.60
  • Shawl hanging vines Zoom

    Shawl hanging vines

    Lace pattern easily adapts to any width, from a scarf to a stole or even a throw. Can be knitted in yarns from lace weight to 4 ply. Size ranges from 25x150cm (10x60cm), to 130x170cm (52x68in).

    £3.60
  • Scarf maple leaves Zoom

    Scarf maple leaves

    Lace scarf from Heart Strings with a leaf lace motif, in laceweight yarn. Approx 11in x 60in (26 x 144cm) blocked. Written instructions.

    £3.60
  • Shawl triangles Zoom

    Shawl triangles

    Triangles within triangles form a simple design from Heartstrings. 1200 yds lace or 4 ply yarn (1 skein Helen's Lace), 4.5mm needles.

    £3.60
  • Estonian Lullaby Baby Blanket Zoom

    Estonian Lullaby Baby Blanket

    CH-41x. Lace triangles with a scalloped lace border, blanket can be knitted in a range of yarns including 4 ply and DK .

    £3.80
  • Leaf lace throw Zoom

    Leaf lace throw FT217

    FT217. Leaf lace design from Fibre Trends, quick and easy to knit in chunky yarn. Requires approx 1400 yds of chunky and 8mm circular needles. 12sts=10cm.

    £3.60
  • Throw wave Zoom

    Throw wave

    A simple chevron lace design from Lorna's Laces for approx 1125yds superchunky yarn - 16st to 15cm, 10mm needles. Finished size 120cm x 150cm.
    £3.60
  • Lacyflakes Zoom

    Lacyflakes

    H22 2 different styles of lacy snowflakes and the possibility of adapting the basic design to make every one different, just like the real thing in this design from Heartstrings. Snowflakes measure approx 7-8in (18-20cm), knitted in laceweight or fine crochet yarns

    Lacyflakes is out of stock