Shawls Crocheted in King Cole Drifter 4ply - 5583 - Downloadable PDF

Shawls Crocheted in King Cole Drifter 4ply – Pattern 5583

This downloadable PDF from King Cole contains instructions for crocheting two beautiful shawls — a Blue Shawl and a Pink Shawl — using King Cole Drifter 4ply yarn. Both designs are suitable for beginner crocheters and produce elegant, lacy accessories with impressive finished dimensions. The pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for those new to crochet shawl construction while still delivering a visually striking result.

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The Blue Shawl

The Blue Shawl is a generously sized wrap measuring 196 x 80 cm (77 x 31½ in) when completed. It is constructed in the round from a central ring, then worked outward in rows to create a wide, flowing shawl shape. The design features a striking combination of shell clusters and lacy chain spaces, giving the finished piece an open, airy texture that is both lightweight and visually elegant.

Blue Shawl Techniques and Construction

The Blue Shawl begins with a foundation chain ring — 10 chains joined with a slip stitch — from which the initial round of stitches is worked. The construction then progresses in turned rows, building up a structured pattern of large centre shells and side shells separated by chain spaces and double crochet joins. This classic shell-and-chain format is a hallmark of traditional crochet lacework, creating a rhythmic, repetitive pattern that is easy to follow once the sequence is established.

• Foundation ring: Slip stitch join to form a central ring
• Shell clusters: Groups of treble crochet stitches forming decorative fan shapes
• Chain spaces: Open mesh sections worked between shells for a lacy effect
• Double crochet joins: Used to anchor shells and define the pattern repeat
• Turned rows: Each row is turned to build the shawl width progressively

Blue Shawl Tension

The tension for the Blue Shawl is given in pattern repeats: 2 pattern repeats measure 14 cm (5½ in) across the top edge, and 1 pattern repeat down the centre back measures 11 cm (4¼ in), using a 5mm crochet hook or the size required to achieve the correct tension. Achieving the stated tension is important for producing a shawl that matches the given dimensions.

The Pink Shawl

The Pink Shawl is a slightly smaller but equally elegant design, measuring 136 x 74 cm (53½ x 28¾ in) when finished. Like the Blue Shawl, it is worked in King Cole Drifter 4ply and uses a combination of crochet stitches to create a delicate, wearable accessory. The Pink Shawl has its own distinct tension specification, reflecting a denser stitch structure compared to the Blue Shawl.

Pink Shawl Techniques and Construction

The Pink Shawl is worked using a more solid fabric structure, with its tension measured in individual stitches and rows rather than pattern repeats. This suggests a design that incorporates more continuous stitch fabric alongside any lacy detailing, resulting in a slightly warmer and more structured drape.

• Treble crochet (tr): The primary stitch used to build the fabric — yarn round hook, insert hook into stitch, pull loop through, then work off in two stages
• Double crochet (dc): A shorter, denser stitch used for joins and edging details
• Chain and chain spaces: Used to create openwork sections within the design

Pink Shawl Tension

The tension for the Pink Shawl is