Jen Lucas's Big Book of Knitted Shawls is a celebration of her most popular knitted shawl patterns. This comprehensive guide will take you through the knitting process, from choosing the right yarn to the advanced creative tips you need to create 35 intricately patterned shawls. Experienced knitters will find it easy to grab a pattern and get to work, while novices will love the tips that bring you to speed. If you've followed Lucas's work since Sock-Yarn Shawls, you know her designs and patterns make stunning finished the journey: the joy of knitting, the creative possible in every pattern, and the amazing pieces you create when you transform a length of yarn into an unforgettable shawl. What's Inside: A guide to essential shawl-knitting equipment, including stitch markers, scissors, knitting needles, and how to substitute different yarn weights for the exact texture you want Step-by-step instructions and high-quality photos to help you master some shawl knitting basics, from the garter-tab cast on to the circular cast on 35 knitting patterns organized by skill levels to ensure there's something for everyone-from beginning knitters to advanced enthusiasts, Charts and written instructions for knitters to choose their favorite method, Tips for customizing the length of each shawl