# Looking for a certain type of shawl **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 26, 2020, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-certain-type-of-shawl/848550 "2020-02-26T14:28:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2020, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-certain-type-of-shawl/848550/1 "2020-02-26T14:28:18Z")
I’ve seen a shawl like this ([picture 1](https://imgur.com/kGWbfJJ), [picture 2](https://imgur.com/ENhIGjg)) on some of the British mysteries I watch on Acorn and BritBox, and I’ve been trying to find one like it. The characteristic that appeals to me is the generous size and that it’s loosely woven (thus, stretchy and clingy). I’m guessing it’s crocheted, although I suppose it might be woven like this. From the pictures, it seems the wearer folds it in a triangle, crosses it in front, wraps it around, and ties it in the back. I’ve looked at websites of Irish woolens and other places on the internet using “loosely woven shawl” as my search term. I’m not a crochet-er and only the most elementary knitter. I could probably manage to knit one from very simple instructions in time for next winter. 😛 Anyone know where to shop for one of these? ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-certain-type-of-shawl/848550/2 "2020-02-26T14:44:07Z")
Google cross wrap shawl and cross wrap shawl pattern - I found lots of photos and potential patterns. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2020, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-certain-type-of-shawl/848550/3 "2020-02-26T15:12:21Z")
Looks like a version that shawl is worn by a character on the show Outlander and there’s several people on Etsy who are selling versions of it. Expensive tho. > **[Outlander Shawl Shoulder Cape Triangle Sweater Wrap Chunky - Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/627096501/outlander-shawl-shoulder-cape-triangle)** > > This Shawls & Wraps item by KnitPlayLove has 1342 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Venice, FL. Listed on Feb 8, 2023 > **[This item is unavailable - Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/655219052/)** > > Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more. > **[Outlander Inspired Claire Rent Shawl Triangle Scarf Wrap Gray - Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/656299784/outlander-inspired-claire-rent-shawl)** > > This lovely shawl was inspired by Claires rent shawl. The center color is a dusty ashen gray (perception of color changes as light conditions change). Middle color is black and outer color is a luxurious midnight blue color with a slight purple hue. ... > **[Spring Sweater Wrap Wrap Warm Wrap - Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/680434034/spring-sweater-wrap-wrap-warm-wrap)** > > This Shawls & Wraps item by BumbleBeeFibers has 210 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Moretown, VT. Listed on Nov 27, 2022 ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-certain-type-of-shawl/848550/4 "2020-02-26T18:47:52Z")
Good suggestions, y’all. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-certain-type-of-shawl/848550/5 "2020-02-27T16:28:15Z")
> [@ZipperJJ](#): > > Looks like a version that shawl is worn by a character on the show Outlander and there’s several people on Etsy who are selling versions of it. Expensive tho. > > [https://www.etsy.com/listing/627096501/outlander-inspired-season-4-shawl](https://www.etsy.com/listing/627096501/outlander-inspired-season-4-shawl) > [https://www.etsy.com/listing/655219052/knit-outlander-wrap-around-shawl](https://www.etsy.com/listing/655219052/knit-outlander-wrap-around-shawl) > [Outlander Inspired Claire Rent Shawl Triangle Scarf Wrap Gray Version - Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/656299784/outlander-inspired-claire-rent-shawl) > [Spring Sweater Wrap, Wrap, Warm Wrap - Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/680434034/spring-sweater-wrap) That first one is clearly made from an extra bulky yarn: if you want to try to make one yourself, that should knit up fairly quickly. Bottom line: you want a basic triangular shawl - there should be tons of patterns out there. I made several myself, a few decades ago; one was simpler and the other was trickier, but neither required especially advanced skills. ---
**Author:** ![MagicEyes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@MagicEyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicEyes)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-certain-type-of-shawl/848550/6 "2020-02-28T01:39:52Z")
Here’s pattern that looks similar, but it’s crochet. [https://www.provenancecraft.com/blogs/news/criss-cross-crochet-pattern](https://www.provenancecraft.com/blogs/news/criss-cross-crochet-pattern) [Ravelry](https://www.ravelry.com) has tons of patterns and lots of options for searching, so you might be able to find something there. You can search for only knitting patterns. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2020, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-certain-type-of-shawl/848550/7 "2020-02-28T03:22:59Z")
I am soooo not crafty. ☹ I envy y’all who are. I knitted a seven-foot plain scarf recently. Took me months…