The distinctive butterfly shaping Faroese shawls have been in fashion since long time. The unique shaping of these traditional shawls make them cling from shoulders and suits any outfit. The shaped shoulders and elongated ends of the shawl make them an exceptionally wearable garment and can also be tied around waist. Faroese shawls are usually knit in Garter Stitch and often have some type of lace border.
These shawls are composed of two right triangles and one trapezoid, also known as the gusset.

Pattern of Faroese Shawls:
These shawls are available in distinct patterns. Different modern methods and techniques are used in each pattern to achieve the traditional center back panel, side panels, front bands, and shaped shoulders.

Some of the common patterns of Faroese shawls are:

• All-over lace Faroese shawl: This is popular Faroese shawl, which has an allover stockinette stitch lace version. The pattern begins with the center back neckband, then proceeds from the neck down in charming lace silhouetted heart motifs.
  
  
• Cascading hearts Faroese shawl: This type of shawl features stockinette stitch knitted lace with interlocking heart motifs.
  
  
• Pendants Faroese shawl: The shawl features garter stitch knitted lace of assorted jewel-like shaped lace motifs.
  
  
• Shetland lace patterned Faroese shawl: This is a pretty shawl in traditional garter stitch lace knitting, along with bands of Shetland lace motifs of beads, diamonds, etc.
  
  
• Wrap-around Faroese shawl: The shawl is made from garter stitch technique and features great pattern using a mix of novelty and "stash" yarn.
  
  
• Faroese flower shawl: It is a graceful, shoulder-hugging lace shawl knit in one piece from the neck down. The shawl features floral lace stitches and is trimmed at the bottom with a special petal edging.

Market for Faroese Shawls:
The unique shaped and exclusive Faroese shawls are world famous for their elegance. The yarn is manufactured in Norway and the shawl is distributed to various parts of the world. New Zealand and Australia are leading players in the production of stylish and fine quality Faroese shawls. Switzerland also play an increasingly important role in the production of traditional and ever charming Faroese shawls.