Crochet your own shawls, wraps, capelets and more from this collection of stylish patterns.
Shawls are a simple yet colourful way to liven up your wardrobe they are comforting and cosy, but they can also be stylish and delicate. Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps has 35 patterns ranging from a simple, slip-on crochet wrap to a large open-work pattern shawl. There are lace-patterned shawls to throw over your shoulders at a party, or capelets to add a layer of warmth to your outfit on chilly days. Granny hexagons and stars are used to make giant rectangular wraps, while star stitch and popcorn stitch add texture and weight. There's even a 'stash-buster' pattern with a mix-and-match border designed to use up your colourful leftover yarns. Many of the shawls would make excellent gifts and of course, one size fits all! This collection of patterns from Laura Strutt features her usual up-to-date style and modern palette of brights, variegated yarns, and neutrals, while many of the patterns use the increasingly popular super-chunky and variegated yarns.
About Laura Strutt
Laura Strutt is a passionate designer who enjoys a wide range of crafts including knitting, crochet, dressmaking, quilting and hand-lettering. Laura is a former editor of Craft Business magazine; and the author of several books including Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps, 35 Knitted Baby Blankets and Modern Granny Square Crochet, as well as Cut & Craft: Digital Die-Cutting, published in 2022.
Laura lives in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. Discover more about Laura at www.madepeachy.com
