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🌿 Why You’ll Love Doire – The Derry Shawl
Inspired by an Irish poem, Doire – The Derry Shawl is an elegant and highly customizable lace shawl worked from the top down. Its defining feature is a beautifully flared border that gently expands from a structured lace body. With flexible shaping options and multiple panel variations, this design allows knitters to create a truly personal piece—from a light, delicate wrap to a dramatic shoulder shawl.
🧶 Pattern Highlights
Designer: a catnach
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl / Wrap
Published: June 2018
Construction: Top-down, worked flat in one piece
Shape: Adaptable — triangular with crescent-style border (varies by panel choice)
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced (chart-based lace knitting)
Language: English
Pattern Type: Charts only (minimal written instructions)
Availability: Free Ravelry download
📏 Sizes & Customization
Size: Fully adaptable
You can customize the shawl by choosing:
- 2 panels: Smaller, lighter shawl
- 3 panels: Medium-sized wrap
- 4 panels: Large, statement shoulder shawl
You can also:
- Repeat lace charts to increase size
- Extend the border for a more dramatic finish
- Choose between two spine styles
- Adjust spacing of edging points (tight or wide)
🧵 Materials & Yardage
Yarn:
- Designed for any gauge yarn with good stitch definition
- Works well with fingering to laceweight yarns
Estimated Yardage:
- 2-panel version: 400–500 m (440–550 yds) minimum
- 3-panel version: 600 m (660 yds) minimum
- 4-panel version: 800–900+ m (875–985+ yds)
📌 Note: Border and edging consume more yarn than expected
Needles:
- Use needle size appropriate for your yarn and desired drape
Gauge:
- Any gauge (pattern is fully flexible)
✨ What Makes This Shawl Special
- Highly customizable: Panels, size, edging, and structure all adjustable
- Elegant lace composition: Panels separated by decorative spines
- Flowing border: Gently flared lace edging creates graceful movement
- Creative freedom: Mix and match chart patterns in any order
- Lightweight luxury: Ideal for fine yarns like silk or laceweight blends
🎯 Skill & Technique Notes
- Requires confidence in reading charts
- Lace experience strongly recommended
- Not beginner-friendly due to minimal written guidance
- Ability to “read your knitting” is important
🧠 Design Insight
The lace stitch patterns used in this shawl were designed by Naomi Parkhurst, known for her intricate lace work. This adds an extra layer of refinement and artistry to the finished piece.
⚠️ Erratum (Important Correction)
- In charts 9A and 9B, repeat boxes should be 16 stitches wide (not 17)
- Pattern updated on June 27, 2018
👗 Style & Use Ideas
- Use silk or laceweight yarn for an airy, elegant wrap
- Choose wool blends for a warmer, everyday shawl
- Perfect as a statement accessory over simple outfits
- Ideal for gifting due to its customizable sizing
📸 Image & Copyright Notice
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🔗 Original Pattern Link
👉 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/doire—the-derry-shawl
