Quicksilver Shawlette

Quicksilver Shawlette by Moogly

What Is Being Made

The Quicksilver Shawlette is a crocheted triangular wrap designed by Tamara Kelly in 2017. This versatile accessory combines feminine and graphic design elements, making it suitable for multiple occasions and seasons. The shawlette works equally well styled over jeans, leggings, or dresses, and transitions seamlessly from casual settings like school runs and coffee outings to more polished occasions such as date nights. The finished piece uses less than 2 balls of yarn and can be completed in just a few evenings, making it an efficient project for crafters seeking quick results without sacrificing design interest.

Crochet Techniques Used

This beginner-friendly crochet pattern incorporates several fundamental techniques that create visual interest while remaining accessible to newer crocheters. The design features chainless starting double crochet (CSDC), an alternative cast-on method that eliminates the traditional foundation chain and creates a neater, more professional-looking edge. The pattern employs repeated crocheting into chain spaces, a technique that builds texture and structure throughout the shawlette. The construction also includes strategic joining with double crochet, which creates seamless transitions between sections and contributes to the graphic quality of the finished piece.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Quicksilver Shawlette showcases an interplay of stitch patterns that balance visual complexity with beginner-level accessibility. The pattern works in rows, with a gauge of 17 stitches by 6 rows measuring 4 inches in the repeated stitch pattern. Double crochet serves as a primary stitch, while the chainless starting method and chain space techniques create dimensional texture. The combination of these stitches produces the distinctive graphic quality that distinguishes this design, with the edging receiving particular attention as a design feature that completes the overall aesthetic.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Quicksilver Shawlette requires a US K (6.5mm) crochet hook and uses Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino yarn, a 100% merino fiber available in DK weight (also labeled as weight 3). The yarn provides 306 yards per 3.53 ounce ball. The pattern calls for Color A in Charcoal (1 ball, approximately 290 yards) and Color B in Ivory (1 ball, approximately 60 yards), for a total yardage requirement of less than 350 yards. The superwash merino construction ensures easy care and durability, while the DK weight yarn creates an appropriately draped fabric suitable for a shawlette's intended wear.

Pattern Resources

The downloadable PDF includes helpful reference materials to support successful completion. A dedicated Quicksilver Shawlette tutorial provides visual guidance for techniques, while a crochet abbreviations guide ensures clarity on all pattern terminology. These supplementary resources make the pattern particularly accessible for beginners working through their first shawlette project.