Emily Shawlette

Emily Beaded Lace Shawlette by Jane Crowfoot

What is Being Made

The Emily Beaded Lace Shawl/Scarf is an elegant crocheted shawlette designed by Jane Crowfoot. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a delicate, wearable accessory that measures 165cm x 19cm (65 x 7½ inches) at its widest points when blocked. The shawlette features integrated beadwork, combining traditional crochet lace techniques with decorative beading for added sophistication and visual interest.

Craft and Techniques

This project is worked entirely in crochet, classified as an intermediate-level pattern. The design incorporates beaded lace construction, which involves threading beads onto the yarn before or during the crocheting process to create embellished fabric. The pattern uses UK crochet terminology, with a conversion chart provided for US crochet terminology equivalents. Tension checking is emphasized as important for achieving the correct finished dimensions, with specific guidance provided in the pattern notes.

Stitches Used

The Emily Shawlette employs fundamental crochet stitches combined in lace patterns:

• Chain (ch) – used for foundation and openwork spacing
• Slip stitch (ss) – for joining and structural elements
• Double crochet (dc) – a core stitch for fabric construction
• Treble crochet (tr) – used for height and drape in the lace sections
• Treble crochet together (tr3tog) – a decrease technique for shaping

The pattern combines these stitches with chain spaces to create an open, lacy aesthetic while maintaining structural integrity. The shawlette is worked in rows, with both right-side (RS) and wrong-side (WS) rows detailed in the instructions.

Materials and Equipment

Yarn: The pattern calls for 1 skein of Triskelion Gofannon 4ply yarn in 100% Peruvian Baby Alpaca, providing 100g and 400 meters (437 yards). The 4ply weight creates delicate, refined stitches suitable for lace work.

Hooks and Notions: Two crochet hook sizes are required – 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) and 3.5mm (US E/4) – allowing for tension variation and stitch definition. Additional equipment includes a locking stitch marker for tracking pattern rows, Debbie Abrahams Beads in Size 6 for the beaded embellishment (1 pack), and a sewing needle for threading beads into the work.

This free downloadable pattern from independent designer Jane Crowfoot offers an accessible introduction to beaded crochet lace techniques, suitable for crocheters with intermediate skills seeking to expand their decorative repertoire.