Manda Shah

Manda Shah

Manda Shah lives in Toronto, Ontario. After taking a break from a career in Information Technology she picked up knitting as a creative hobby and moved on to designing knitted items. She loves to combine lace and cable patterns to create beautiful accessories. Apart from self-publishing on Ravelry, Manda has published her designs with Vogue Knitting, Sixth & Spring book, Brooklyn Tweed and Elann.com.

Projects by Manda Shah

Mulberry Majesty Scarf

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Mulberry Majesty is a knitted cold weather accessory unlike any other. Cables and bobbles provide a unique texture to this rectangular scarf that’s sure to make you stand out.

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Orchid Dreams Shawl

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Orchid Dreams is a heart-shaped, lace shawl that features rows of lace blocks and garter stitch rows radiating out from a central spine. Ideal for any formal dinner or date, this shawl is the perfect blend of lightweight lace and close-knit warmth to keep you warm despite the winter’s chill.

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Azure Diamonds Baby Blanket

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Azure Diamonds is a lace blanket with rounded edges. Featuring clusters of bobble-like structures nestled in the center of lace blocks; this turquoise baby blanket is the perfect way to brighten up a nursery.

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Playful Waves Baby Blanket

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This rectangular knit blanket showcases rows of fun bubbles that alternate with lace leaves to form its body. Bright colors and fun textures created by these bubbles make for a perfect nursery blanket for your little one.

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Spiced Mulberry Cowl

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Spiced Mulberry is an elegant knitted cowl that’s ideal for any event, from apple picking to a night out. Worked up in shades of violet, this pattern uses lace and cable designs and works up quickly.

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Queen’s Elegant Cables Scarf

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Queen’s Elegant Cables is a knitted cable scarf. Wide enough to provide ample warmth and coverage but lacy and delicate enough to not be too stifling on those nicer fall days, this cabled scarf is the perfect fall accessory.

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Chevron Lace

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Chevron Lace is a light and easy-to-make lace scarf that’s perfect for beginners. It uses the most simple and basic lace knitting stitches to produce a glamorous summertime scarf.

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Apricot Lace Scarf

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Accessorize this summer with the delicately intricate Apricot Lace Scarf. Featuring an intermediate lace pattern, this airy scarf is ideal for adding a pop of summer color without having it be too thick for the heat.

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Mogra Shawl

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Mogra buds, which flower in during June, scent the summer breeze and add beauty to summer splendor. The lace patterns used in this shawl are reminiscent of those mogra buds, which add a light and luminous touch to your wardrobe.

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Lotus Shawl

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The Lotus Shawl, made up of dainty lotus flowers and leaves, is a lace-lover’s delight. This delicate and lightweight shawl is the perfect summer accessory.

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