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Usonian

The Usonian shawl by Dee O’Keefe is an elegant lace design inspired by the clean geometric lines and architectural beauty associated with Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian homes. Combining striking lace motifs with textured stitch patterns, this shawl offers a modern yet timeless appearance that beautifully showcases solid, tonal, or subtly hand-dyed yarns.

Worked flat from the top down, the shawl gradually grows into a generous triangular shape while maintaining an enjoyable knitting rhythm. Carefully balanced lace sections and textured panels create visual depth without becoming overly complicated, making the project engaging from beginning to end. Detailed charts, written instructions, and helpful guidance allow confident knitters to enjoy the process while offering an approachable challenge for adventurous lace knitters.

Whether worn as an elegant wrap for special occasions or as a lightweight everyday accessory, Usonian combines sophisticated styling with practical versatility.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

Elegant architecture-inspired lace motifs.
Beautiful top-down triangular construction.
Detailed charts and written instructions included.
Relaxing combination of lace and textured stitches.
Suitable for tonal, solid, or lightly variegated yarns.
Easy to customize with additional pattern repeats.
Creates a lightweight yet generously sized shawl.
Timeless design suitable for every season.

Pattern Details

Designer: Dee O’Keefe

Pattern Name: Usonian

Craft: Knitting

Category: Neck / Torso → Shawl / Wrap

Skill Level: Intermediate

Construction:

Top-down
Worked flat
Triangular shawl
Lace knitting
Charted and written instructions

Materials

Recommended Yarn

Fingering weight yarn (or similar yarn that achieves the desired drape)

Needles

Needle size recommended in the official pattern.

Gauge

Follow the gauge information provided in the official pattern for best results.

Finished Size

The shawl creates a generous triangular wrap, with sizing easily adjustable by adding or removing lace pattern repeats according to your available yarn and preferred dimensions.