The Gossamer Webs Design Collection: Three Orenburg Shawls to Knit

by Galina Khmeleva (Compiler)

Presenting three classic Orenburg-style lace patterns in written form for the very first time. Created from a series of basic elements and patterns handed down from generation to generation from the Orenburg region of Russia, Galina Khmeleva has worked with these talented craftspeople to bring you these unique knitted masterpieces. Create your own heirloom shawl following step-by-step instructions and charts laid out for ease of knitting from bottom to top.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts

56 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2003

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Made two for heirloom baby shawls, one in 4 ply wool, one in 4 ply sock yarn for practicality. Second was easier than 1st, but well written, easy to finish as borders are knit as you go and very impressive. Not as challenging as some Shetland lace, not easy peasy. Well worth the effort.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely.

[Frankie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although the patterns are challenging and sparsely explained, the designs are stunning, and once I've fully expanded the Medallion Square Shawl, the going got easy. The trick was to ignore the pattern when turning corners and just follow the written instructions stitch-by-stitch. I didn't bother with the fiddly holders either, but just picked up the set-up border loops when I needed them (turning the 2nd corner).

If you would like the pdf of the shawl body, I've put the link on my blog: Medallion Square Shawl.

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

(8/9/10) The patterns are beautiful and I'd like to make one someday. The history is best when it's told directly by the knitters, rather than by the author.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good. Possibly over detailed, but certainly gave me the information I wanted and was easy to follow.