Buckley shawl

Buckley Shawl by Nett Motherbear

What is Being Made

The Buckley shawl is an original crochet design created by Nett Motherbear. This is a triangular or crescent-shaped wrap designed to drape elegantly around the shoulders. The finished shawl measures 86 centimeters at its widest point and 121 centimeters in length, making it a substantial accessory suitable for layering and warmth. This design is ideal for crafters seeking an intermediate-level crochet project that produces a wearable, finished garment.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches Used

The Buckley shawl employs a variety of fundamental and decorative crochet stitches to create its structure and visual interest. The pattern utilizes the following stitches:

• Chain (ch) – the foundation stitch used to begin rows and create openwork sections
• Single crochet (sc) – a short, tight stitch that creates dense fabric
• Half double crochet (hdc) – a medium-height stitch offering balanced drape and structure
• Double crochet (dc) – a taller stitch that creates a more open, flowing fabric
• Puff stitch (ps) – a decorative, textured stitch that adds visual dimension
• Single crochet two together (sc2tog) – a decrease technique used to shape the shawl
• Cluster V (clv) – a specialty stitch variation that creates clustered texture

The pattern is written in US crochet terminology with a conversion chart provided for UK terminology users, ensuring accessibility for international crocheters. The combination of these stitches creates a shawl with varied texture, drape, and visual appeal suitable for an intermediate skill level.

Materials and Tools Required

The Buckley shawl requires minimal materials, making it an economical project. Crafters will need one ball of Lion Brand Mandal yarn in DK weight, which is a medium-weight yarn that works well for creating garments with good drape and definition. A 5.00 millimeter crochet hook is used to work with this yarn weight. Additionally, a yarn needle is required for weaving in ends and finishing the completed shawl. The DK weight yarn combined with the 5.00mm hook creates fabric with appropriate density and flexibility for a wearable shawl.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to work with stitch combinations, shaping techniques, and more complex stitch patterns. The use of specialty stitches like puff stitch and cluster variations, combined with shaping decreases, requires solid foundational skills and the ability to follow pattern instructions with confidence.