543 Linaria Wrap - Shawl Crochet Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk

543 Linaria Wrap – Crochet Shawl Pattern by Sara Delaney

The 543 Linaria Wrap is a stunning crochet shawl pattern designed by Sara Delaney, published as a downloadable PDF. This asymmetrical lace wrap is crafted from individual crocheted medallions joined together to create a fluid, graphic shawl with a distinctly modern sensibility. The finished piece measures 33 inches wide and 20 inches deep, making it a generous, one-size-fits-most accessory suitable for draping, wrapping, or wearing as a decorative layer over any outfit.

Design Overview

The Linaria Wrap takes inspiration from the beloved granny square tradition but elevates it with a refined, contemporary aesthetic. Rather than traditional granny squares, the design uses circular lace medallions worked in two contrasting colors of luxurious alpaca-silk yarn. The result is a shawl that feels both familiar and fresh — combining the cozy, handcrafted appeal of motif-based crochet with an open, lacy structure that drapes beautifully. A lacy edging finishes the piece and ties the design together seamlessly.

Garment Construction and Techniques

The Linaria Wrap is classified as an intermediate-level crochet project. It is constructed using a bottom-up, seamless approach, with each motif worked in the round. The individual medallions are then joined as the work progresses, eliminating the need for extensive seaming at the end. Key construction techniques include:

• Motif-based construction: A total of 32 medallions are made — 16 in an AB color sequence and 16 more in a BA color sequence, creating a two-tone striped effect across the shawl.
• Worked in the round: Each medallion is built from a central ring outward, round by round, in the classic crochet-in-the-round method.
• Lace techniques: Open chain spaces, skipped stitches, and carefully placed stitch clusters create the delicate lace fabric characteristic of this design.
• Stripe and color sequence: The alternating AB and BA color sequences across the medallions produce an organic two-color stripe effect throughout the finished wrap.
• Join-as-you-go and starburst joining: Individual motifs are connected using a distinctive starburst join, adding a decorative graphic element at every junction point.
• Lacy edging: Once all medallions are joined, a coordinating lace edging is worked around the perimeter to complete and unify the wrap.

Stitches Used

The Linaria Wrap uses a focused set of standard crochet stitches that intermediate crocheters will find approachable. These include:

• Chain (ch) – used extensively to build the foundation ring and to create the open chain spaces that define the lace structure
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds and to navigate between stitch positions
• Single crochet (sc) – used in the lacy rounds to anchor chain loops and create the delicate mesh effect
• Double crochet (dc) – the primary structural stitch, used to build clusters and groups throughout each medallion
• Treble crochet (tr) – referenced in the pattern abbreviations, adding height and openness where needed
• Yarn over (yo) – the foundational technique underlying the taller stitches

The combination of chain spaces, skipped stitches, and stitch clusters worked in multiple rounds gives each medallion its characteristic lace medallion silhouette, approximately 3.25 inches across and 4 inches long once joined.

Materials and Tools

The Linaria Wrap is designed specifically for Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk, a lace-weight yarn with a luxurious fiber composition of 80% Alpaca and 20% Silk. Each cone contains approximately 1,736 yards per 8 oz, and the pattern calls for one cone each in Natural (color A) and