Easy Shawls to Knit

A stunning collection of 20 colorful, cozy shawls to knit, from popular designer and internationally published author, Melanie Berg (Mairlynd).

Create a shawl for every season with this stash-busting collection, which features a range of textures, colorwork designs and shapes.

Perfect for using up small amounts of treasured yarns, and for adding a perfect handmade touch to any outfit, a hand-knitted shawl is the ultimate personal style statement! Whether you crave the airy comfort of a simple knit or the eye-catching drama of colourwork, this collection will be your next obsession. Perfect for confident beginners and upwards this book will help you:

• Create your perfect statement shawl: 20 stunning designs with all the necessary charts included. Experiment with a variety of shapes, constructions and stitch patterns – from asymmetrical wraps to elegant, comforting pieces.
• Build your knitting knowledge with introductory sections on creating swatches, substituting yarns and blocking, plus further knitting techniques including Fair Isle and German short rows.
• Unlock your color confidence: Melanie shares her expert tips and tricks on choosing and combining colours to ensure your finished shawl is either a timeless, elegant piece or a real eyecatcher that perfectly expresses you.

Easy Shawls to Knit is your permission slip to be adventurous, play with colour and create an intensely personal masterpiece. It’s time to find your perfect match – or perhaps, several!

This book wraps together 20 of the most popular designs from Melanie’s previously published bilingual German/English books Shawls (9783772481406) and Colorwork Shawls (9783772481703) into one spectacular collection.