Follow your dreams, especially the ones that make you think of summer even in the middle of winter. Camrina Castelan's Dreaming of Summer Shawl, in 100% mercerized cotton Isuela yarn, has wonderful drape while maintaining stitch definition in her pairing of cables and lace patterning.

SIZE: Shawl measures approximately 60" wide at neck edge by 26" long at center Back

MATERIALS: 3 (100g; 270m) balls Omega Yarns Isuela (100% Mercerized cotton) #P2750 Turquesa

Size 5 US (3.75 mm) 36" or longer circular needle

Cable needle, stitch markers, yarn needle

THIS WRAP by Martin Storey has a luxurious feel and will impress anyone it’s gifted to, but it’s a quick knit for a garment this size. The mock cable pattern is knitted on 10mm needles in a super-chunky yarn from Rowan. Called Alpaca Chunky, this yarn has a chainette construction so it feels light yet is warm and comforting to wear; it comes in six natural shades including this deep grey-brown.

SIZE: 48cm (19in) wide and 120cm (47in) long

YARN: Rowan Alpaca Chunky (Super-chunky weight; 98% alpaca, 2% polyamide; 70m/77yds per 100g ball)

Pigeon (073); 7 x100g balls