For those who crochet: a whole page of links to crocheted shawl patterns. Some of them are historical ( the 1888 shawl), some are 70s-fabulous (1974 capelet - hey, I'd wear that today, even the dress), some are of an even earlier fabulous vintage, and some are quite dramatic (the Irish Cape and Shawl [N.B.: .pdf file]).

(Saturday, 29 May: link to main pattern site fixed. Thanks, enjay!)