Sock yarns are so yummy. They come in many colorways and fiber contents--and they're everywhere. Best of all, they're versatile; you can use these fabulous fibers for a lot more than socks. You can make shawls! Learn how to work from a knitting chart; instructions for 15 striking shawls are charted and written out Get tips for choosing the right yarn--from fiber content to color--plus tips on using stitch markers, making shawls bigger, and more Make great gifts; find a variety of knitted-shawl patterns to suit yourself and your friends

Best-selling author Jen Lucas presents an all-new selection of striking patterns for luscious sock yarns, following the overwhelming success of Sock-Yarn Shawls. Discover designs for everyone from confident beginners to advanced knitters. Patterns range from small shawlettes to large circular shawls, and many are made from a single skein. 16 pretty new patterns for single-colored and multicolored shawls--enjoy lots of options Shawl constructions include top down, bottom up, crescent, short row, and circular Begin with the basics and move on to create designs with attach-as-you-go lace borders

Painting Shawls is a collection of thirteen knitted shawl patterns designed by Stephen West. Each pattern features Westknits' signature architectural style and bold graphic color combinations. The instructions are easy to follow and appropriate for adventurous beginners and advanced knitters alike. This hardcover book is filled with inspirational photos, showing multiple samples of each design to inspire your own color interpretations. In addition to patterns, this book includes several technique chapters like how to substitute yarns and customize the size of each shawl along with how to swatch and weave in your ends. There are also several cast on photo tutorials and video links throughout the book to teach and guide you through the artistic shawl knitting process. Each book includes a free download code, so you can access individual PDFs of all thirteen shawl patterns. Dive into the woolly world of Westknits and use these playful shawl designs as landscapes to paint with yarn. If you're going to make it by hand, make it grand!

First Jen Lucas wowed knitters with her hugely popular books featuring sock-yarn shawls. Now she puts sock yarn to beautiful use in 20 quick-to-stitch accessories for beginners and beyond. Choose from 12 individual patterns--such as scarves, socks, cowls, mitts, a market bag, and a hat--plus four matched sets: a cowl and mitts, shawl and hat, mittens and hat, and scarf and socks. Expand your skills with new, easy, exciting projects that are perfect for gifts Projects feature texture, cables, and lace--and a variety of sock yarns Gorgeous accessories to wear separately or together for a coordinated look

The diversity of sock yarn lends itself to a collection of shawls that vary greatly in style and shape. Every knitter will find something for themselves in Sock Yarn Shawls, as the patterns range in ability and complexity. From a Progression Shawl to a Textured Semi-Circle, the connoisseur of skinnier yarns will appreciate this collection's wide array of enjoyable projects.

Which one will you knit first? With 50 patterns for knitted shawls and wraps to choose from, in so many styles, textures, and yarns, choosing your first project will be a welcome challenge. From simple knit-purl designs for beginners to slip-stitch color work designs, doubleknit, brioche, lace, and cables--there are designs to interest every level of knitter. There are so many fabulous designs, this will become your go-to shawl knitting book.