Oma sjal

Oma Sjal Crochet Shawl by Filamira

What is Being Made

The Oma Sjal is a beautiful triangular shawl designed for cool summer evenings. This crocheted accessory measures 65 x 140 cm and features an elegant construction that creates visual interest through color effects achieved by working with double yarn in two complementary colorways.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Oma Sjal employs a straightforward yet effective construction method suitable for beginner crocheters. The shawl is crocheted as a triangle worked in rows, with an alternating pattern between single crochet rows and treble crochet rows. This alternating stitch pattern creates texture and drape while maintaining ease of execution. Decreases are strategically placed on single crochet rows only, distributed across the row with the majority positioned in the latter half of each row. This shaping technique allows the triangular form to develop naturally as the crocheter progresses through the pattern.

Stitches Used

• Single Crochet (sc): Forms the foundation and alternating rows, with decreases created by working two single crochets into the same stitch
• Treble Crochet (tr): Alternates with single crochet rows to create texture and visual variation
• Chain Stitch (ch): Used for the initial foundation chain of 140 stitches and turning chains between rows

Materials and Specifications

The Oma Sjal is worked with Coast yarn, a blend of 55% wool and 45% cotton that provides breathability and comfort suitable for summer wear. The pattern calls for 150 grams of yarn worked as double yarn (two strands held together simultaneously), which creates the distinctive color effect and adds body to the finished fabric. Two colorways are used: Bourgogne and Raspberry. The recommended hook size is 4.5 mm (US size 7), which works well with the double-strand construction to create an appropriately draped triangular shawl.

Pattern Structure

The Oma Sjal pattern begins with a foundation chain of 140 stitches. Row 1 establishes a neat edge with single crochet worked into each chain, resulting in 139 stitches on the row. The pattern then alternates between single crochet rows (where decreases occur) and treble crochet rows (worked into the previous row's stitches), creating the geometric shaping and textural interest that defines this design.