I’ve always loved reinterpreting patterns, changing colors and yarn sizes, adding that little touch that makes my knitting unique and perfectly suited to me. One of the best examples that comes to mind is my Secret of Change, created by Veera Välimäki. I added an extra repeat at the end of the “official” pattern, knitted it in two colors and added a picot flap. As much as I love the original pattern, I can safely say that my modified version is one of the knits I wear the most, thanks to these modifications.

One of the things I love most about my work as a designer is seeing YOU reinterpret my patterns. Here are a few examples to inspire you the next time you’re looking for a shawl pattern.

Eider

Eider was the first shawl I ever designed, and it will always have a special place in my heart. 

Originally designed to be knitted in a single color, I later wished to knit myself a two-tone version and added the instructions in the pattern.

 

My very own comforter! Plume, plume, plume ! / Light as a feather ! Fluffy as duck down , eider down !!! Beautiful eiderdown from @tisserin_coquet , she’s organizing a kal tomorrow with Eider , let yourself be tempted by this airy, cozy and quick-to-knit chale ! #eider#tisserincoquet in #merinosoxs #moleküle by @garnstories with #silkymohair by @labienaimee #natural enhanced with #comfymerino and #mohairsilk #lollipops by @martinslab

A publication shared by Paule Roubert (@paule_r91) on Jan. 13 2017 at 4:42 PST

Paule’s fuchsia version really makes me want to put one back on my needles every time I see pictures of it. I’m sure it would be perfect for those gray winter days.

 

Sorry for the crappy nightly phone pic, but I wanted to show my finished Eider shawl. —— Sorry for the musty photo, but I definitely wanted to show off my finished Eider shawl. —— #kaleider #tisserincoquet #shawlknitting #shawlknittersofinstagram #knittersofinstagram #knitting #igknitters #handdyedyarn #chale #tricot #laineteintealamain

A publication shared by Litchi Knits (@litchiknits) on Jan. 29 2017 at 11:51 PM PST

Fanny played with her kettles to create the perfect wool for her shawl. See how the colors complement each other, yet offer sufficient contrast to highlight each different part. A match made in heaven! (#privatebollywoodjoke)

Anjali

The Anjali shawl was included in Le Chat qui Tricote‘s 2017 Summer Box. By designing it, I wanted to motivate and encourage beginner knitters to take up lacemaking. The pattern consists only of classic stitches and is easy to follow, even if it may seem intimidating. I’m honored that some of you have trusted me to knit your first lace or shawl!

Unfortunately, all the first-time knitters have private Instagram accounts, so I can’t share their photos here but you can see them in the Anjali pattern project gallery on Ravelry  😉

 

Isn’t my #anjali beautiful? It’s not for me, but given how pleasant and quick it is to make, it will surely have little brothers! Pattern by @tisserin_coquet with beautiful wool from @lechatquitricote in their summer box! #lechatquitricote #tisserincoquet #lechatquitricote #instatricot #tricopathe #knittingismyyoga

A publication shared by @lili_wool on July 26 2017 at 2:38 PM PDT

I love seeing a pattern knitted in different colors!  My Anjali was knitted in a very pretty fuchsia but the kit was available in many colors, including a light turquoise named Lagune. This color immediately makes me think of winter and snow (um, maybe I’ve been watching a little too much Snow Queen, but in my defense, Anna has great mittens!).

 

Anjali by Tisserin Coquet #pelotevagabonde #tisserincoquet #tricoteuseromande #jamaissansmontricot

A publication shared by @elisaneuch on August 21, 2017 at 11:14pm PDT

In this deep blue, Anjali dressed in one of her evening gowns and will be the most beautiful to go dancing tonight (and she sure can dance!).

 

It’s finished, yapluka wrap it up to give away #kalanjalishawl @tisserin_coquet @lechatquitricote #tricot #knit #knitting #knittersofinstagram #knittingismyyoga #iloveknitting

A publication shared by Nam (@maillesnam) on 1 Sept. 2017 at 3:25 PDT

A close-up of Nam’ s shawl knitted in the same color. The pattern is made from basic stitches only and will stand out even with semi-plain wools like she used here. PS: I love macro photos! 💙

Meera

Meera is Anjali’s little sister. After the pattern came out, I wanted to knit myself an Anjali in fingering wool (with wools from my stash!). I finally added a little lace and decided to publish this pattern as well.

Single yarn fingering is usually my favorite yarn when it comes to knitting a new shawl. And what makes up the majority of my stash (in equal parts with sock yarn). It allows all kinds of follies and you can have a rather large shawl with just two skeins.

 

I loved knitting @tisserin_coquet’s #meera . A little jersey, a lot of lace , all in a pretty libertine #lainevilaines , dyed by @lainesvilaines in Poudre de Calamity…. A real pleasure! ❤️❤️❤️

A publication shared by Flobrode60 (@flobrode60) on August 21, 2017 at 9:57am PDT

Florence has knitted her shawl in a pale pink that sets off the lace divinely. If you scroll through the photos, you can see all the delicate details in close-ups. So pretty! I can’t get enough of it!

 

Enjoying the color change in my #meerashawl designed by @tisserin_coquet. I went with the more subtle colour combination, and I just love this soft peach! I think I might have preferred to fade it in as suggested in the pattern, but I’m going to forge ahead. Every stitch has been delightful, even though I can’t knit as much now that I’m back teaching. Colours by @woolenboon in my favorite base, #woolenboon #boonskinny

A publication shared by Kara (@knitabyebaby) on Sept. 17 2017 at 7:18 a.m. PDT

Kara has chosen two contrasting colors, from moss green to light peach. Two of my favorite colors in one project, I can’t wait to see the whole thing!

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