I hate lace

I absolutely hate the Adara shawl pattern. It makes me feel like a beginner knitter. I've been knitting for years, yet what ever I knit, I have to pull out. I've been working on it for weeks, and I can't get past the first section. If anyone finds a nice shawl pattern that isn't too simple, and will look good with red and ivory stripes, for the love of Goddess, send it to me!