Richland pattern by Dee O’Keefe

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🍂 Why You’ll Love Richland Shawl

The Richland Shawl by Dee O’Keefe is a sophisticated asymmetrical lace shawl inspired by the geometric stained-glass windows of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Blending bold chevron lace with textured stitches and smooth stockinette, this design offers an engaging knitting experience that produces a truly eye-catching accessory.

Despite its intricate appearance, Richland is surprisingly approachable thanks to its intuitive stitch patterns, detailed instructions, and both charted and fully written directions. Whether you’re expanding your lace knitting skills or searching for an elegant project with architectural flair, Richland is a rewarding knit from beginning to end.

🧶 Pattern Highlights

Designer: Dee O’Keefe

Category: Neck / Torso → Shawl / Wrap

Construction: Asymmetrical triangular shawl worked sideways from one narrow tip

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Size: Approximately 60 × 26 inches (152 × 66 cm)

Style: Contemporary lace shawl featuring textured chevron motifs and Estonian star stitches

Instructions: Includes both charted and fully written instructions, plus helpful video tutorials.

The pattern is also highly customizable, allowing you to increase the size simply by adding more lace repeats.

📏 Materials & Tools

To knit Richland Shawl, you’ll typically need:

Yarn:

DK weight yarn
Suggested yarns include:
- Hazel Knits Lively DK
- Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK

Needles:

US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles for the main fabric
US 8 (5.0 mm) needle for a relaxed bind-off

Gauge:

Approximately 4.25 stitches = 2.5 cm in Stockinette Stitch

Yardage:

Approximately 520–570 yards (475–521 m) for the standard size

🌿 What Makes This Shawl Special

Richland beautifully combines architectural inspiration with elegant lace knitting. Its signature chevron lace panel echoes the striking geometric patterns found in Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous stained-glass designs, while textured Estonian star stitches provide additional depth and visual interest throughout the body of the shawl.

The pattern begins with only three stitches and gradually grows into an elegant asymmetrical triangle, making the construction enjoyable to watch as the project develops. Because the lace motifs quickly become rhythmic, many knitters find the project relaxing once the pattern is established.

One of Richland’s greatest strengths is its flexibility. The designer provides clear instructions for resizing the shawl, calculating stitch counts, monitoring yarn usage, and blocking the finished piece, making it easy to customize the final dimensions without compromising the design.

🌸 Style & Wear Tips

Choose solid or lightly tonal DK yarns to showcase the dramatic lace motifs.
Wear the shawl draped over the shoulders for an elegant evening look or wrapped around the neck as a cozy everyday accessory.
Add extra lace repeats if you’d like a generously sized wrap for cooler seasons.
Block thoroughly after finishing to fully open the chevron lace and textured stitch patterns.