There is a stitch which I think is the most underestimated in crochet - the Lover’s Knot (also known as the Love Knot or Solomon’s Knot). It exists mainly in one form: a kind of mesh created by elongated loops.

If you search on Pinterest or Ravelry, you will find various designs worked in exactly this gentle, “butterfly”-like mesh. Just imagine, a whole stitch limited to one look!

I also used it this way in my earlier projects, combining it with knitting, but I kept thinking that this beautiful and simple stitch could do much more...

Just look how easy it is to make:

You can also watch me making it in this reel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYH4wUCshyg/

In my crochet designs, I incorporate it into the fabric itself and treat it as chain spaces (so simple!). Its strands fill the space and look much airier and more delicate than regular chain spaces.

I have a series of designs published in this technique on Ravelry. They were released more than 10 years ago and feature an older pattern layout, but the instructions are still perfectly usable.

Today I reworked and republished one of these designs: the former Lavender Path has now turned into the Petal Path shawl.

The updated pattern features two shawl options:

• the original version worked in lace-weight yarn

• and my newly worked sample in fingering-weight Mechita by Malabrigo

It also includes two edging options: the original lace edging and a simple plain one for a more casual look.

The updated pattern is available on my website, Etsy and Ravelry and is 20% off until the end of May 25 (no code needed).

If you bought the Lavender Path shawl previously, the updated pattern should already be in your library. ♡ Sometimes it takes a little time for the update to appear, but it has already been sent.

I hope this little update sparks some curiosity about this wonderful stitch and encourage to give Lover’s Knots another look. Happy crocheting!

~ Lena