All-Over Lace Faroese Shawl

HeartStrings knitting pattern #A16

Another of the popular HeartStrings Faroese shaped shawls, this time in an allover stockinette stitch lace version. The pattern begins with the center back neckband, then proceeds from the neck down in charming lace silhouetted heart motifs. Yarn over increases and the lace patterns themselves are used to shape the traditional center back panel, side panels, front bands, and fitted shoulders. This design adds a band of garter stitch at each side of the center back panel, giving further definition to the graceful lines of this shawl.

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Planned for 32" long and 48" across at widest point as worn. 1200 yards fingering/jumper weight yarn, 4 sts/inch, size US 8 / 5.0 mm needles suggested. Knitting starts with just a few stitches at the top and works downward. Easily adjusts to other sizes by knitting to length desired, and other weights of yarn with corresponding adjustment in needle size and yardage. Shown in 2-ply laceweight handspun in a blend of merino wool / alpaca / silk / mohair. Charted instructions.

Another example of the All-Over Lace Faroese Shawl, this time in a commercial 100% alpaca fingering weight yarn. Click picture at left for enlarged detail view. Full view of shawl

Rosemary S writes ...

Love your patterns! I am currently working on (and almost finished) the All-Over Lace Faroese Shawl in Slate Icelandic laceweight yarn. I have about 40 rows left, and I am enjoying knitting this so very much, I had to write to thank you for such a beautiful pattern. This shawl is an absolute delight to knit too, and thanks to you, I can read charts (my first attempt at this) without being scared to death about it :) Thanks again Jackie... I LOVE your work, and hope to be able to get more of your shawl patterns very soon.

Sample cover page of the All-Over Lace Faroese Shawl knitting pattern. Click picture to open document in another window. Requires Adobe Reader v7.0 or higher to view.

See more Faroese Shawl Patterns in the Jackie E-S Design Collections.