Shansa

Shansa Crochet Shawl by Berniolie

What is Being Made

Shansa is a crocheted shawl designed by Berniolie, an independent designer. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a lightweight, elegant shawl measuring 205 cm (82 inches) long and 52 cm (21 inches) wide after blocking. The shawl is an ideal project for crafters seeking a beginner-friendly crochet design with sophisticated results.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Shansa shawl employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners while achieving an elegant finished garment. The pattern utilizes chain spaces and stitch repeats to build the shawl's structure. Crafters will work with standard crochet abbreviations and repeat instructions, including bracketed sections for multiple repetitions and asterisk notation for pattern repeats. The design incorporates increases and decreases through strategic stitch placement and skipping, allowing the shawl to expand into its final dimensions.

Stitches Used

The Shansa pattern employs the following crochet stitches:

• Chain (ch) – the foundation stitch for creating the shawl's base and building height
• Single crochet (sc) – a basic short stitch for structure and detail
• Double crochet (dc) – a medium-height stitch used throughout the pattern for primary fabric construction
• Triple treble crochet (trtr) – a tall stitch adding texture and openwork elements
• Double crochet 4 together (dc4tog) – a decrease technique for shaping
• Chain spaces (ch-sp) – gaps created between stitches that contribute to the shawl's lacy, open appearance

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern calls for Katia Concept Silky Lace yarn in a 4-ply lace weight. You will need 4 skeins, with each skein containing 50 g (1.76 oz) and measuring 260 m (284 yards), for a total of approximately 1,040 meters of yarn.

Crochet Hook: A 3.5 mm crochet hook is required for this project.

Gauge: The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 double crochets over 12 rows equals 10 cm × 10 cm (4" × 4") when measured after blocking. Achieving proper gauge ensures the finished shawl meets the intended measurements.

Difficulty Level

Shansa is classified as a beginner-level crochet project, making it accessible to crafters new to shawl construction. The pattern uses fundamental stitches and straightforward repeat instructions, allowing beginners to build confidence while creating a polished, wearable garment.