Eye Candy Shawl

Eye Candy Shawl by FierceHook

What Is Being Made

The Eye Candy Shawl is a large, triangular crocheted shawl designed to make a bold visual statement. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a finished shawl measuring 77 inches wide by 46 inches deep (196 cm x 117 cm), making it an impressive accessory piece suitable for draping, wrapping, or display. The shawl's triangular silhouette and substantial dimensions allow it to serve as both a functional garment and an eye-catching fashion element.

Craft and Primary Technique

This is an intermediate-level crochet project designed by Nicole Colella Bagner of FierceHook. The pattern employs crochet as the primary construction method, utilizing fundamental crochet techniques to build the triangular shape and create visual interest through strategic stitch placement and yarn color combinations.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The Eye Candy Shawl incorporates several essential crochet stitches to achieve its distinctive appearance:

• Chain Stitch (ch): The foundational stitch created by wrapping yarn around the hook and pulling through the loop on the hook. Chain stitches form the base and structural framework of the shawl.
• Single Crochet: A basic, tight stitch that provides structure and definition to the shawl's design.
• Double Crochet (dc): A taller stitch that adds height and helps create the open stitch work effect characteristic of this design.
• Bobble Stitch (Bo): A decorative stitch created by performing multiple yarn overs and loop pulls within the same stitch or space until six loops sit on the hook, then pulling yarn through all loops at once. This textured stitch adds dimensional visual interest and contributes to the "eye candy" aesthetic.
• Decrease (dec): Techniques used to shape the triangular silhouette and control stitch count throughout the pattern.

Yarn and Materials

The Eye Candy Shawl uses a combination of sport weight and fingering weight yarn to achieve its signature open stitch work effect. The pattern calls for 4-ply, DK, and sport weight yarns, allowing crafters flexibility in yarn selection while maintaining the intended drape and appearance. The use of multiple yarn weights in a single project creates visual texture and variation in the finished piece.

Design Features and Blocking

A key design element of the Eye Candy Shawl is its response to wet blocking. Once the crocheted shawl is soaked and blocked into shape, the open stitch work becomes more pronounced and refined. This blocking process opens up the spaces created by the combination of stitches, revealing the lacy, breathable quality of the design and allowing the yarn colors to display their full visual impact. The triangular shape and substantial size make this shawl an ideal candidate for dramatic blocking and display.

Pattern Format

This design is available as a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer FierceHook, allowing immediate access to instructions and abbreviations needed to complete the project. The pattern includes detailed measurements, stitch abbreviations, and technique explanations to guide crocheters through construction.