Stola VICTORY

Stola VICTORY by Pan-Design

What Is Being Made

The Stola VICTORY is a crocheted shawl or stola (wrap) with a variable finished size. The dimensions can be customized by adjusting the number of foundation chain stitches used at the beginning of the project, allowing crafters to create their desired width and drape. This versatile accessory is designed as an intermediate-level crochet project suitable for makers with some experience in crochet techniques.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs several foundational and decorative crochet techniques to create visual interest and texture. The design features relief stitches, specifically double front relief trebles, which are worked around posts of stitches from previous rows to create dimensional, three-dimensional effects. The pattern alternates between rows of solid stitches and rows incorporating chain spaces, building a structured yet flowing fabric. Staggered stitch placement and strategic use of chain stitches contribute to the shawl's elegant drape and openwork sections.

Stitches Used

• Luftmasche (Lm) – Chain stitch, the foundation stitch used to create the base chain and spacing throughout the pattern
• Stäbchen (Stb) – Treble crochet, a tall stitch that forms the primary fabric structure
• Steige-Luftmasche (Stg-LM) – Turning chain or stepping chain, used as a substitute treble at the beginning of rows to maintain stitch count
• Feste Masche (fM) – Single crochet, used in alternating rows to create a more compact fabric section
• Doppeltes vorderes Reliefstäbchen (DvRlfStb) – Double front relief treble, a decorative stitch worked around the post of a stitch from a previous row to create raised, dimensional texture

Pattern Structure and Construction

The Stola VICTORY follows a repeating row-based construction. The foundation chain must be divisible by 5 plus 2 additional stitches to maintain pattern symmetry. Row 1 establishes the base with treble stitches and chain spaces. Row 2 uses single crochet stitches with chain spaces to create a transitional layer. Row 3 introduces the decorative relief stitches, with double front relief trebles worked around specific posts to create textured columns. This three-row repeat pattern can be continued to the desired length, building a cohesive fabric with both solid and openwork sections.

Materials

The pattern is designed to work with any yarn weight, offering flexibility for different finished aesthetics. The example project uses a Bobbel color-gradient yarn (Farbverlaufsgarn) with 1000 meters of yardage in a 3-ply weight. A crochet hook size 3.0 mm is recommended for this yarn weight. The 3-ply and 4-ply yarn weights specified allow for a range of drape and fabric density, making the shawl suitable for various seasons and styling preferences. The use of gradient yarn showcases the stitch pattern beautifully as colors shift throughout the project.