Product Description
It is a bottom-up, side-way, asymmetrical, semi-circle shawl. The stitch pattern consists of only V-stitches and chains. Any yarn and colours will be great for it. Gauge is not important.
Measurements: Top edge 66” x 28” deep
Please note that my yardage is a rough estimation.
Please note: While this pattern can be made with any yarn, we have made yarn suggestions for you. Please read the pattern and decide on your preferred materials.
Restless Shawl by Siew Clark
What is Being Made
Restless is a bottom-up, sideways, asymmetrical semi-circle shawl designed by Siew Clark. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a generous wrap measuring 66 inches across the top edge with a depth of 28 inches, making it an ideal accessory for layering and draping. The asymmetrical construction and semi-circular shape provide modern styling versatility while maintaining the comfort and warmth of a traditional shawl.
Crochet Techniques and Construction
This intermediate-level pattern employs a straightforward bottom-up construction method, building the shawl from the bottom edge upward in a sideways direction. The asymmetrical design creates visual interest and allows for flexible draping options. The pattern's simplicity in technique makes it accessible to crocheters with foundational skills while remaining engaging for more experienced makers.
Stitches Used
The Restless shawl pattern utilizes a minimal stitch vocabulary, focusing on two primary stitches:
- V-stitches: The foundation stitch of the pattern, worked as double crochet, chain 1, double crochet combinations that create an open, lacy texture
- Chain stitches: Used throughout for spacing and structure, including turning chains that facilitate row transitions
- Double crochet: The base component of the V-stitch construction
The pattern notes that V-stitches are worked into the chain-1 spaces of previous V-stitches, creating a consistent, repeating fabric structure that grows organically with each row.
Materials and Specifications
The Restless pattern accommodates flexible yarn choices, making it adaptable to personal preference and stash availability. The recommended specifications include a wool blend yarn in dk weight requiring approximately 800 yards, worked with a size H / 5.0 mm crochet hook. The pattern explicitly notes that gauge is not critical for this design, allowing for greater creative freedom in yarn selection. Any yarn color or combination will work beautifully with this stitch pattern, making it an excellent project for using coordinating or contrasting yarns from your collection.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Siew Clark |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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