Shirley Paden

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Shirley Paden NYC-based Luxury Hand Knitwear Designer • Author • Educator • Film Producer
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10/17/2026

Shirley's creative journey continues beyond fashion. Holy Ghetto, directed by iLan Azoulai and executive produced by Shirley Paden, was recently highlighted among the featured films at the 2026 IndieWood Film Festival in Hollywood. Another proud moment for Shirley Productions! Discover more about the film and follow its journey: https://www.facebook.com/holyghettofilm

Last week, Shirley celebrated the enduring beauty of Italian opera and the next generation of artists at The Next Act, T...
10/15/2026

Last week, Shirley celebrated the enduring beauty of Italian opera and the next generation of artists at The Next Act, Teatro alla Scala Association of America’s Annual Benefit in NYC. The dress code? Milanese Chic. Did Shirley pull it off? Shirley Wears: Dress: , Shawl: , Shoes and bag:

10/12/2026

The finished cape may look effortless. The making of it was anything but. Olga Jankelovich’s Bel Fiore Cape begins with a 394-stitch cast-on and is worked entirely by hand in lightweight cashmere. That’s the kind of labor you don’t always see when you look at the finished garment—and perhaps that’s the real luxury. Find the pattern in Shirley Paden’s Duets & Inspirations on Amazon.

Olga Jankelovich wanted something lighter, younger and more elegant—so she traded the traditional circular construction ...
10/08/2026

Olga Jankelovich wanted something lighter, younger and more elegant—so she traded the traditional circular construction for an open-front cashmere cape, worked flat with carefully engineered shoulders and a collar that echoes its beautiful traveling stitches. The Bel Fiore Cape pattern is in Shirley Paden’s Duets: Designs & Inspiration, available on Amazon. https://tinyurl.com/mw6m3xtn

10/06/2026

A custom sweater isn't just about getting the bust measurement right. Shirley calls the upper body the “movement center of the body”—where armhole, neckline and shoulder shaping come together to fit the wearer. See how Shirley calculates it in her full Handknit Garment Design class: https://www.craftsy.com/class/handknit-garment-design

10/04/2026

There’s knowing how to knit. Then there’s knowing the craft inside and out. Meet Shirley.

Shirley joined the FIT community for the VIP Preview of 27th on Sale, an evening bringing together fashion, industry and...
09/30/2026

Shirley joined the FIT community for the VIP Preview of 27th on Sale, an evening bringing together fashion, industry and philanthropy in support of FIT students, scholarships and creative programs.

A wonderful evening celebrating fashion—and investing in those who will shape its future.

09/29/2026

A little behind the scenes: hair, makeup, heels—and superfine hand-knit lace to finish the look. Because hand knitting isn’t only for cozy sweaters. It can dress up, too.

09/28/2026

Hand knitting for a glamorous night out? Absolutely. Shirley turns fine mohair and diamond-patterned lace into something barely there, beautifully fitted—and entirely made by hand. More pattern details: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/18-cardigan-2. Stay tuned for more information about the pattern’s availability.

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