pdf copy of the pattern for the Shawl and Throw from Variations on a Theme of Orkney Lace by Elizabeth Lovick - instant download

pdf copy of the pattern of the Shawl and Throw from Variations on a Theme of Orkney Lace by Elizabeth Lovick


This variation can be made using almost any yarn. In a 4 ply/fingering or below it makes a lovely shawl; in thicker yarns it makes a cosy throw. The finished size will depend on the thickness of the yarn and the size of the needles.


Materials for a Shawl - All weights are approximate

'cobweb' weight
(eg a ColourMart 2/28, J&S 1 ply Supreme or Cobweb)
about 150 g with border and lace, 90 g without
pair 3 mm needles
3mm circular needle

'lace weight'
(eg a ColourMart 2/14, J&S 2 ply Supreme or 2 ply lace weight)
about 300 g with border and lace, 175 g without
pair 4 mm needles
4 mm circular needle

4 ply/fingering
(eg a ColourMart 3/14, J&S 2 ply jumper weight)
about 500 g with border and lace, 350 g without
pair 5 mm needles
5 mm circular needle

DK weight
1000 g DK weight yarn with border and lace, 800 g without
pair 6 mm needles


Materials for a Throw

DK weight
800g DK weight yarn
pair 5 mm needles
5 mm circular needle

Aran weight
1700 g (2340 yards) aran weight yarn. Mine uses 900 g Colinette Giotto and 800 g Colinette Skye
pair 6 mm needles
6 mm circular needle



Size - All figures are approximate

Shawls: 'cobweb' weight - 48" square; 'lace weight' - 54" square; 4 ply/fingering - 60" square; DK shawl - 66" square

Throws: DK weight - 56" square; aran weight - 60" square



The Small Print!

Once I have received your payment I will send the pattern as a pdf attachment to an email. The file size is 1.5 MB so your inbox must be big enough to take a file of that size. All sales are final.

Please remember that this pattern is copyright, and you cannot use the pattern to make garments for sale without my permission. Thank you.

If you have any questions, please convo me.

Liz Lovick