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✨ Why You’ll Love Bramwell

The Bramwell shawl by Dee O’Keefe is a beautifully textured triangular lace shawl inspired by the breathtaking autumn forests of Appalachia. Worked seamlessly from the top down, the design showcases two traditional leaf lace motifs that gradually grow across the fabric, creating an elegant accessory with remarkable texture and visual depth.

Although the finished shawl looks intricate, the lace patterns use simple, repetitive stitches that quickly become intuitive, making Bramwell an excellent introduction to lace knitting. Detailed written instructions, clear charts, and numerous video tutorials guide knitters through every technique, helping build confidence from the very first rows.

Designed in DK-weight yarn, Bramwell produces a generously sized wrap that is perfect for layering throughout the year. The pattern is also highly adaptable, allowing knitters to substitute different yarn weights and easily customize the final size.

🧶 Pattern Highlights

Designer: Dee O’Keefe

Published: December 2019

Originally Published In:

• Dee O’Keefe Designs

Category: Neck / Torso → Shawl / Wrap

Craft: Knitting

Construction: Top-down triangular shawl worked flat.

Design Features:

• Top-down construction
• Classic triangular shape
• Two traditional leaf lace patterns
• Rich textured fabric
• Ribbed details
• Fully written instructions
• Complete lace charts
• Step-by-step video tutorials
• Easy-to-customize size
• Suitable for adventurous beginners and experienced knitters alike

Available Sizes

Finished Size

Approximately 67 x 33 inches (170 x 84 cm)

The pattern also includes instructions for easily customizing the size using different yarn weights or additional pattern repeats.

📏 Materials & Gauge

Yarn

Suggested Yarn

• Hazel Knits Lively DK
• Kelbourne Woolens Scout

Yarn Weight

DK (11 WPI)

For the best stitch definition, solid or tonal natural-fiber yarns are recommended. The pattern can also be adapted for yarn weights ranging from fingering to worsted.

Yarn Requirements

650–710 yards (594–649 meters)

Examples from the designer:

• Hazel Knits Lively DK: approximately 690 yards (631 m)
• Kelbourne Woolens Scout: approximately 650 yards (594 m)

Needles

• US 7 (4.5 mm) for the shawl
• US 9 (5.5 mm) for the bind-off

Gauge

4.25 stitches = 2.5 cm (1 inch)

Measured in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Additional Materials

• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Blocking pins and mats
• Scissors

🌸 What Makes This Shawl Special

Bramwell beautifully captures the elegance of falling leaves through two complementary lace motifs that gradually unfold across the shawl. The staggered leaf patterns create rich texture while remaining enjoyable to knit thanks to their logical, easy-to-memorize repeats.

One of the pattern’s greatest strengths is its accessibility. Rather than assuming prior lace experience, it includes detailed explanations, complete written instructions, stitch charts, and helpful video tutorials for every important technique. This thoughtful approach makes it an excellent first lace shawl while still providing an enjoyable project for experienced knitters.

The pattern is also remarkably flexible. Whether worked in DK yarn as designed or adapted to fingering or worsted-weight yarn, Bramwell can be customized to almost any size, allowing knitters to create a lightweight scarf or an oversized wrap with equal success.

Inspired by the spectacular autumn landscapes surrounding Bramwell, West Virginia, the finished shawl celebrates the beauty of nature through timeless botanical lace motifs that remain elegant season after season.

🍂 Style & Wear Tips

• Drape it over your shoulders as an elegant evening wrap.
• Wear it as a cozy oversized scarf during autumn and winter.
• Solid or tonal yarns showcase the intricate leaf lace beautifully.
• Natural fibers such as wool or wool blends provide excellent stitch definition and drape.
• Block the finished shawl thoroughly to fully open the lace and highlight every leaf motif.
• Pair it with coats, dresses, or casual sweaters for a timeless handmade accessory that complements any wardrobe.

🔗 Get the Original Pattern

This pattern is available for $7.00 USD.

👉 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bramwell