Jorjamae

Jorjamae Knitted Lace Shawl by Patty Olson Designs

What Is Being Made

Jorjamae is a rectangular sampler shawl designed by Patty Olson (known as CakersKnits). This knitted lace shawl was created as a tribute to the designer's mother, drawing inspiration from her love of life, contagious smile, and passion for flowers. The design incorporates multiple lace stitch patterns throughout the shawl, making it both a meaningful keepsake project and a versatile accessory piece.

Design Structure and Approach

As a sampler shawl, Jorjamae features various lace stitches and techniques arranged in a rectangular format. The pattern includes a section called Fairy Tale Lace, which appears across multiple pages of the written instructions. The shawl is designed to work as both an introductory lace project for newer knitters and as an engaging challenge for more experienced crafters, with two distinct versions available to accommodate different skill levels.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

Jorjamae utilizes lace knitting techniques throughout the pattern. The Fairy Tale Lace section demonstrates fundamental lace construction methods, incorporating elements such as:

• Knit stitches (k1, k2) as foundational elements
• Purl stitches (p1) for texture and stitch definition
• Yarn overs to create the characteristic openwork and lacy appearance
• Decreases to balance the yarn overs and maintain shawl shaping

The pattern is presented in both written row-by-row instructions and charted format, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following the pattern. The written instructions span multiple pages, with the Fairy Tale Lace section detailed across pages 3, 8, and 15 of the pattern.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

Jorjamae is suitable for knitting with multiple yarn weights, including 4-ply, DK (double knit), sport weight, and worsted weight yarns. This flexibility allows crafters to customize the finished size and drape of their shawl based on their yarn choice. The pattern requires appropriate knitting needles sized to match the selected yarn weight for proper gauge and fabric structure.

Skill Level

Jorjamae is rated as an intermediate difficulty knitting project. While the pattern serves as an excellent introduction to lace knitting for those new to the technique, it offers sufficient complexity and interest to engage experienced knitters. The sampler format provides an opportunity to practice multiple lace stitches within a single project.

Pattern Format

Jorjamae is available as a downloadable PDF pattern, making it accessible for immediate use. The pattern includes both charted and written instructions, with corrections documented in the updated version (Jorjamae 12.9.16.pdf) to ensure accuracy between the written and charted versions of the Fairy Tale Lace section.