Easy Shawls To Knit | Melanie Berg

Easy Shawls to Knit – Melanie Berg

Easy Shawls to Knit by Melanie Berg (Mairlynd) brings together 20 colourful and cosy shawl patterns, with a mix of shapes, textures, colourwork and construction methods. It’s a versatile collection for knitters looking to make beautiful shawls while experimenting with different techniques and colour combinations.

The designs range from simple, airy knits to more eye-catching colourwork pieces, with plenty of scope for using small amounts of treasured yarn from your stash. With 20 shawls to choose from, there’s a project for every season and plenty of opportunity to find a shape, stitch pattern or colour combination that suits you.

20 shawls to explore

Melanie’s collection includes a variety of shawl shapes and constructions, from asymmetrical wraps to more traditional, comforting designs. Charts are included for all 20 patterns, making it easier to follow the stitch patterns and colourwork.

The book also includes useful guidance on swatching, substituting yarns and blocking, alongside techniques including intarsia and German short rows. Melanie also shares advice for choosing and combining colours, whether you prefer understated combinations or a more striking finished piece.

What's inside?

• 20 colourful shawl knitting patterns
• A variety of shapes, constructions, textures and stitch patterns
• Colourwork designs and asymmetrical wraps
• Charts for all 20 patterns
• Guidance on creating swatches, substituting yarns and blocking
• Introduction to techniques including intarsia and German short rows
• Advice and tips for choosing and combining colours
• Projects suitable for confident beginners and upwards

Make it your own

Shawls are a great way to experiment with colour and use smaller quantities of yarn, and this collection encourages you to make each project your own. Whether you’re drawn to subtle textures and quiet colour combinations or want to create a bold statement piece, Easy Shawls to Knit offers plenty of inspiration to explore.

At a glance

• Author: Melanie Berg (Mairlynd)
• Projects: 20 shawl knitting patterns
• Level: Confident beginner and upwards
• Techniques: Colourwork, intarsia, German short rows and a range of textured stitch patterns
• Includes: Charts, swatching advice, yarn substitution guidance, blocking advice and colour tips