Rapt in Hearts

Rapt in Hearts Crochet Shawl by Fiona Langtry

What Is Being Made

Rapt in Hearts is an original crochet shawl design by Fiona Langtry, created as an intermediate-level project. This loose-fitting shawl offers versatile styling options and is constructed using a combination of center double crochet stitches and linked stitches to create decorative mesh lines and heart motifs throughout the fabric.

Craft and Techniques

This pattern is worked entirely in crochet using US crochet terminology. The design incorporates several key techniques that contribute to its visual appeal and structural integrity:

• Center Double Crochet Stitches: These specialized stitches are used throughout the pattern to ensure that mesh lines and heart details remain perfectly straight and well-defined. While standard double crochet stitches may be substituted, the designer notes that center double crochet produces the intended aesthetic result.
• Chainless Starting Stitches: The pattern employs chainless starting techniques, which the designer recommends learning if not already familiar with this method. This approach provides a cleaner, more professional edge to the finished shawl.
• Linked Stitches: These stitches work in conjunction with the center double crochet stitches to create the interconnected mesh and heart pattern elements.

Stitches Used

The primary stitches featured in Rapt in Hearts include center double crochet, linked stitches, and chainless foundation stitches. These combine to create the shawl's characteristic mesh structure with integrated heart motifs.

Materials Required

To complete this shawl, you will need approximately 1200–1400 meters of yarn, with flexibility in weight options. The pattern accommodates both 4 ply (also known as #2 Fingering weight) yarn and 8 ply (also known as #3 DK weight) yarn, allowing crafters to choose based on availability and desired drape. A 4.5mm crochet hook is recommended for standard gauge, with the option to use a 5.5mm hook if preferred adjustments to fabric density are desired.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to explore more complex stitch combinations and techniques such as center double crochet and linked stitches.

Pattern Format

Rapt in Hearts is available as a downloadable PDF pattern, allowing immediate access to the complete instructions for this original design by independent designer Fiona Langtry.