About this item
Indulge yourself in hand-painted and lace yarns. Many shawl projects take only one skein! What is actually more popular than knitting socks? Knitting shawls! 13 out of 35 of Ravelrys most popular patterns of all time are small shawls or wraps. And who better to curate a collection of these trendy-yet-classic designs than the editor of Knitscene, Lisa Shroyer? Free Spirit Shawls features 20 shawl projects that are presented along 4 themes Color simple colorwork, Lace the infinite pretty possibilities achieved by simple yarnovers, Simplicity variegated yarns and simple stitches used to create simple yet striking designs, and Texture cables and knit-purl combinations. Technique features focus on special areas of expertise such as Shetland construction and the anatomy of semicircular shawls.
About the Author
Lisa Shroyer is Content Strategist for Yarn & Fiber crafts at Interweave, overseeing magazines and content products serving enthusiasts of knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, and needlework. She has served as editor of knitscene and Interweave Knits magazines, as well as authored three books on knitting. She lives in northern Colorado.
