Vintage patterns and making

Heirloom lace baby christening shawl vintage knitting pattern pdf

This is such a pretty gossamer lace circular heirloom baby christening shawl

It uses 2 ply  yarn and is actually much less complicated to make than it looks. It also only uses 2 needles which is very unusual, but also very useful for those who may be a little nervous of circular knitting. I for example am left handed, and have one needle underneath my arm when knitting to make sure that I keep the tension even- when I try with circular needles then there is not that support and so the tension can go a little awry if not careful.....

Try making it in cashmere or silk as well as fine wools for a very luxurious heirloom- its so lacy and soft and pretty pretty that no proud parents would be able to resist it!

This is such a lovely item that could also make a great throw for beds or furniture- if you make it in 4 ply or even DK then it will makeup very large and so cover quite a big area

The pattern can be found on the Vintage Visage website by clicking here- enjoy, and have fun with this lovely pattern- and make some very pretty shawls....check out the other shawl patterns too as we have both knitted and crocheted baby shawl patterns dating back to the victorian era.

Vintage heirloom shetland lace baby christening shawl knitting pattern

We have sourced yet another beautiful shetland lace knitting pattern for an heirloom baby christening shawl. Its so delicate and pretty, and as it would be knitted in cobweb yarn - you can use shetland, cashmere, or our own mink and cashmere blend- it will feel so soft to the touch. Its knitted on circular needles even though its square! Isn't it pretty?

It will take a while to make as it is made in such fine yarn, so you will need to have patience and determination to ensure that you finish it- but it will be worth it as it will make a gorgeous heirloom, or is something which can be made as gifts or to sell for baby shower presents. 

If you are thinking of selling them, our advice would be to make it in a luxury yarn as then you will get a better price- if you are taking the time and effort to make this for selling then the price needs to reflect this, and people will certainly pay more for a luxury yarn, which will be so soft to the  touch.

Find the pattern - by clicking here- on our Vintage Visage website

Shetland lace shawls- vintage knitting patterns

Shetland lace knitted shawls are so pretty and beautiful. As they are knitted usually in 2 ply yarn then they are very soft to wear and suitable for both adults and as baby christening shawls. You can also use cobweb shetland wool or cashmere which makes them even softer and more delicate- my mother used to say that the sign of a well knitted shetland lace shawl would be that it could be pulled right through a gold wedding ring......

Most shetland shawls are knitted on 2 needles and so are great for those who may be nervous of round or circular knitting,- although circular knitting needles have , we think, made knitting in the round a little easier these days from the old 4 or 5 sets of double pointed needles which were all too easy to drop if you weren't concentrating properly or perhaps your tension was a little loose.

Shawls are lovely to make for gifts or to sell. Adults love the warmth and prettiness and often use them as big scarves these days with coats. They are so useful for baby christening shawls too- either to give as a gift or to sell for others to give as gifts at baby showers etc.The great thing about them is that they do not need to be fitted and so you do not have to worry too much about the sizing...

We have a lovely selection of them for you to purchase and download- here are a few

See how delicate the stitches are-

The designs have such wonderful names such as pineapple, diamond and shell, spiderweb etc..

Find our lacy shetland shawls here to purchase and download at very good prices...