I loved the shape of the shawl and how it looked on her. That was it, the Estonian stitch would work perfectly for a shawl in the manner of her shawl. Not deterred by the fact that The Duchess could make any clothing look great I imagined that I could make a stylish shawl like that:)
It seems that I wasn't the only knitter intrigued and envious of this shawl, because on Ravelry there was a group started for those who fancied making their own version of the shawl.
A few thousand stitches later, the shawl was off the needles. I did it! It looks like Kate's! Well with some imagination it does. The length is right, the wings drape down just the right way and the ruffle sits beautifully:) My model is every bit as stylish as Kate!
I began getting emails asking for the pattern. Five lovely ladies volunteered to knit and test the pattern, trying out different sizes using a variety of yarn. It was exciting.
Now at last the pattern is available so you too can knit the shawl in the style of the now famous one worn by the Duchess of Cambridge.
Available here or from my page on Ravelry for AU $4.50.
