Seeking Lacy Shawl

[Hooker]

I'm looking for a pattern for a lacy shawl. I want something fairly intricate (like a pineapple), but I'm not sure if I wanted to do the pineapple shawl that people have done. It would be for a gift to my MIL who is VERY into fashion, so it would have to look very expensive. Anyone know of a shawl with a pineapple, strawberry, or floral pattern I could do?

Also, would I be absolutely nuts to attempt my first filet crochet pattern on a Christmas gift? Because, I might design something if I don't find what I want.

UPDATE: Wanted to clarify that the pattern doesn't need to be free. If you have a link or name of a publication that might have what I'm looking for, please tell me and I'll look for it in the store or online!

[Irishkitty]

Would this one work?

http://www.womansday.com/article.asp?pl=&section_id=3&article_id=6718

[Hooker]

That is very much like what I had in mind! Filet doesn't seem all that hard, so I may attempt this one.

[Empress Busy Bee]

My first thought was the rose one, too. :)

You can look through all of these and see if there's anything else you might like:

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/shawls_etc.php

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, There are 2 patterns here for a Giant Pineapple Shawl and also a Strawberry Lace Poncho. They are for sale as a download.

www.crochetliving.com (http://www.crochetliving.com)

PaganBaby69

[Hooker]

Thanks everyone! I'm really leaning toward the filet crochet one. Even better would be if I could make my own design and use the pattern to incorporate it. I knew you would come through!

[Empress Busy Bee]

Make a pattern here:

http://www.microrevolt.org/knitPro/

[EugeneClarence]

I made the shawl from Woman's Day for my daughter who works in the fashion industry in New York. She loved it and so did many of her co-workers. It's not hard to make even with the filet chart. I used a silk thread.


EugeneClarence

[mmurf]

I don't know if you found anything. One thing I have done is, I found a lacy tablecloth pattern I liked. I used a daisy pattern. I just put the blocks together in a square shape with 4 bolcks missing in the center (for the head). Instead if crochet cotton I used sock yarn. I turned out really nice. It looked like a poncho I saw in a botique.

Good luck!

[mcnerlin]

Would this one work?

http://www.womansday.com/article.asp?pl=&section_id=3&article_id=6718

I've made this shawl for a friend of mine and it's beautiful and simple to make

[threeolivemartini]

here are a few of my favourites..


Evening Shawl (http://www.********.com/crochet/pat51.htm)

even though you dont see the whole thing in the picture.. trust me its nice and a fairly simple pattern repeat.. I have done about 8 of these ..in all types of yarn and it turns out nice every time..

Fan Shawl (http://www.********.com/crochet/pat46.htm)

another fairly simple pattern repeat.. i made one of these for my last secret pal.. she loved it !!

Elegant Shawl (http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-shal.html)

this is a nice lacy one as well ..


Light Lacey Shawl (http://www.*********************/crochet/lilacsha.html)

a niec lace shawl as well ..

[Hooker]

I should just contact you first! LOL!


I am doing a certain filet crochet one for my MIL (not the rose one), and I'm thinking one of those that you suggested would be great for her sister.

Thanks so much!

[threeolivemartini]

you are welcome.. i love shawls !!please let me know which you picked and i would love to see it when you are finished..