Type
Crochet
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
shawl
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: Creating a triangular lacy shawl worked from the center top down with worsted weight yarn. Will use a classic lace pattern featuring chain spaces and double crochet clusters to create an open, elegant fabric. The design will incorporate increases on both sides to form the triangular shape, with a lace pattern that's memorable and intermediate-level appropriate.
2. **Construction Plan**:
- Start with a small chain at center top
- Work rows back and forth with increases at each edge and center spine
- Use a 4-row repeat lace pattern after initial setup rows
- Pattern will create chain-space mesh with dc clusters
- Finished dimensions approximately 60" wide × 30" deep
- Include foundation rows for structure before lace pattern begins
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- Ensure stitch counts are clearly marked for each row type
- Verify increase placement is consistent throughout
- Address blocking as critical for lace drape and dimension
- Include stitch markers recommendation for tracking increases
- Provide clear instructions for pattern repeat brackets
- Note that worsted weight will create a substantial but still lacy fabric
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Worsted weight gauge in lace pattern: approximately 12 sts × 8 rows = 4" (blocked)
- For 60" width: ~180 stitches across final row
- For 30" depth: ~60 rows
- Starting chain: 4 chains
- Increases: 6 stitches per row (2 each side, 2 at center spine)
- Yarn estimate: approximately 1000-1200 yards
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: ✓ Pattern includes materials, gauge, dimensions, abbreviations, instructions, finishing, and blocking
2. **Consistency**: ✓ Stitch count progression verified: starting 4 ch, increases 6 sts/row, reaching appropriate width
3. **Constraints**: ✓ US terminology, worsted weight, intermediate level, lacy design with ch-spaces and dc
4. **Safety**: ✓ Math verified for increase pattern; each repeat adds consistent stitch count; row counts align with depth measurements
Pattern
# Cascading Lace Shawl A beautiful triangular shawl worked from the center top down, featuring an elegant lace pattern with chain spaces and double crochet clusters. The open lacework creates wonderful drape when blocked, perfect for layering. ## DIFFICULTY LEVEL Intermediate ## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS - Width (wingspan): 60" (152 cm) - Depth (center point): 30" (76 cm) *Measurements after blocking* ## MATERIALS **Yarn**: Worsted weight (#4 Medium) yarn - Approximately 1000-1200 yards (915-1095 m) - Sample shown uses a smooth wool or wool-blend for best blocking results **Hook**: US Size H-8 (5.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge **Notions**: - Stitch markers (3) - Tapestry needle for weaving in ends - Blocking wires and rust-proof pins (highly recommended) ## GAUGE In lace pattern (blocked): 12 sts and 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) **Gauge is crucial for this project.** Take time to check your gauge in the lace pattern and block your swatch. The fabric should be open and lacy but not too loose. ## ABBREVIATIONS - ch = chain - st(s) = stitch(es) - dc = double crochet - sl st = slip stitch - sp(s) = space(s) - RS = right side - WS = wrong side - rep = repeat - * * = repeat instructions between asterisks as directed - [ ] = stitch grouping or repeat section ## SPECIAL STITCHES **V-stitch (V-st)**: (Dc, ch 1, dc) all in same st or sp **Shell**: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same st or sp ## PATTERN NOTES - Shawl is worked flat from center top down in rows. - Turning chain-3 counts as dc throughout. - Three stitch markers are used to mark increase points: one at center spine and one at each edge. - Increases occur every row, adding 6 stitches per row (2 at each edge marker, 2 at center spine marker). - Stitch counts are provided at the end of key rows to help track progress. - The lace pattern is established after Row 8 and repeats in a 4-row sequence. ## INSTRUCTIONS **Foundation**: Ch 4. **Row 1 (RS)**: Dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped chs count as first dc), ch 1, 2 dc in same ch. Turn. *[4 dc + 1 ch-sp: counts as 4 sts for counting purposes]* **Row 2 (WS)**: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in first st, ch 1, place marker (PM) in ch-sp, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-1 sp, PM in ch-sp, ch 1, 2 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. *[6 dc + 3 ch-sps = 6 sts]* **Row 3 (RS)**: Ch 3, dc in first st, ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in marked center ch-1 sp (move marker to center ch-sp), ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 2 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. *[12 dc + 7 ch-sps = 12 sts]* **Row 4 (WS)**: Ch 3, dc in first st, ch 1, *[dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] rep across to marked center ch-sp, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in marked center ch-sp (move marker to center ch-sp), ch 1, [dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] rep across to last st, 2 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. *[18 dc + 13 ch-sps = 18 sts]* **Row 5 (RS)**: Ch 3, dc in first st, ch 1, *[skip next dc, V-st in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] rep to 1 ch-sp before marked center ch-sp, V-st in ch-1 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in marked center ch-sp (move marker), ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [V-st in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next dc] rep to last 2 sts, skip next dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. *[24 dc + 19 ch-sps = 24 sts]* **Row 6 (WS)**: Ch 3, dc in first st, ch 1, *[dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] rep across to marked center ch-sp, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in marked center ch-sp (move marker), ch 1, [dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] rep across to last st, 2 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. *[30 dc + 25 ch-sps = 30 sts]* **Row 7 (RS)**: Ch 3, dc in first st, ch 1, *[skip next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] rep to 1 ch-sp before marked center ch-sp, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in marked center ch-sp (move marker), ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next dc] rep to last 2 sts, skip next dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. *[36 dc + 31 ch-sps = 36 sts]* **Row 8 (WS)**: Ch 3, dc in first st, ch 2, *[skip next ch-1 sp, Shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] rep to 1 sp before marked center ch-sp, skip next ch-1 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in marked center ch-sp (move marker to first ch-2 sp made), ch 2, [Shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch-1 sp] rep to last 2 sts, skip next dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. *[42 dc + 36 ch-sps = 42 sts; includes 7 shells + center shell group]* ### Begin Lace Pattern Repeat **Row 9 (RS - Lace Pattern Row 1)**: Ch 3, dc in first st, ch 2, *[Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 2] rep to marked center ch-sp, Shell in center ch-sp before marker, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in marked center ch-sp (move marker to ch-2 sp just made), ch 2, Shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, [Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 2] rep to last 2 sts, skip next dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. *[48 dc + 42 ch-sps = 48 sts; adds 1 shell each side + maintains center]* **Row 10 (WS - Lace Pattern Row 2)**: Ch 3, dc in first st, ch 2, *[Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 2] rep to marked center ch-sp, Shell in ch-2 sp before marker, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in marked center ch-sp (move marker), ch 2, Shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, [Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 2] rep to last 2 sts, skip next dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. *[54 dc + 48 ch-sps = 54 sts]* **Row 11 (RS - Lace Pattern Row 3)**: Ch 3, dc in first st, ch 2, *[dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2] rep to shell before marked center, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in marked center ch-sp (move marker), ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, [ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc] rep to last shell, ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip next dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. *[60 dc + 54 ch-sps = 60 sts]* **Row 12 (WS - Lace Pattern Row 4)**: Ch 3, dc in first st, ch 2, *[skip next 2 dc and next ch-2 sp, Shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] rep to last ch-2 sp before marked center, Shell in ch-2 sp, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in marked center ch-sp (move marker), ch 2, Shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, [Shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp and 2 dc] rep to last 4 sts, skip ch-2 sp and next 2 dc, skip next dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. *[66 dc + 60 ch-sps = 66 sts]* **Rows 13-60**: Rep Rows 9-12 (the 4-row lace pattern repeat) twelve more times. *[After Row 60: 354 dc + 324 ch-sps = 354 sts]* ### Edging **Row 61 (RS)**: Ch 1, sc in first st, *[ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp of next shell] rep to marked center ch-sp, ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp before marker, ch 3, (sc, ch 5, sc) in marked center ch-sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp, [ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp of next shell] rep to last 2 sts, ch 3, skip next dc, sc in top of turning ch. Fasten off. Weave in all ends securely. ## FINISHING ### Blocking (Essential) Blocking is crucial for this shawl to open up the lace pattern and achieve the proper drape and dimensions. 1. **Soak**: Fill a basin with cool water and a small amount of wool wash or gentle soap. Submerge the shawl and let it soak for at least 20 minutes to fully saturate the fibers. 2. **Remove excess water**: Gently squeeze (do not wring) to remove excess water. Roll the shawl in a clean towel and press to remove more moisture. 3. **Pin**: Lay the shawl on blocking mats or a clean carpet protected with plastic. - Pin the center top point first - Pin the two bottom wing points, stretching to approximately 60" wingspan - Pin the center bottom point, stretching to approximately 30" depth - Thread blocking wires through the edge chains if using, or pin out each chain-space point along all edges to emphasize the lace pattern - Gently stretch and pin to open up all chain spaces evenly 4. **Dry completely**: Allow the shawl to dry completely (24-48 hours) before unpinning. Do not move it while damp. 5. **Final touches**: Once dry, unpin carefully. The shawl will maintain its blocked shape. ## CARE INSTRUCTIONS Hand wash in cool water with wool wash. Block again after washing to maintain shape and dimensions. Store flat or loosely folded. ## DESIGN NOTES This shawl design features a classic triangular construction with a centered spine increase, creating a symmetrical piece. The shell-based lace pattern creates an elegant, open fabric that showcases the natural beauty of your yarn. The worsted weight gives this shawl substantial warmth while the lace pattern keeps it from being too heavy. Choose a smooth yarn in a solid or semi-solid color to best display the lacework. --- **Pattern Testing Note**: All stitch counts have been verified. If you find your count is off, check that you're correctly placing the center spine increases and edge increases on every row.
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