Telisa

Telisa Crochet Shawl by Berniolie

What is Being Made

Telisa is an intermediate-level crochet shawl designed by Berniolie. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished shawl measuring 205 cm (82 inches) wide and 67 cm (27 inches) long after blocking, making it a generous wrap suitable for layering or draping.

Yarn and Materials

The Telisa shawl is worked using 6 skeins of Go Handmade Tencel/Bamboo yarn in a 4-ply weight. Each skein contains 1.76 ounces (50 grams) with 229 yards (210 meters) of yardage per skein. The project is crocheted with a 3 mm crochet hook. The Tencel and bamboo fiber blend creates a lightweight, draping fabric ideal for shawl construction.

Gauge and Blocking

The pattern specifies a gauge of 21 half double crochet stitches over 12 rows, measuring 4 inches by 4 inches (10 cm by 10 cm) when blocked. Blocking is essential for achieving the final measurements and ensuring proper drape and shape of the finished shawl.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

Telisa employs fundamental crochet stitches combined with a specialty stitch technique. The pattern utilizes the following standard stitches:

• Chain (ch) – the foundation stitch used to create the base of the pattern
• Single crochet (sc) – a short, tight stitch for structure
• Half double crochet (hdc) – the primary stitch used throughout the shawl, as referenced in the gauge specification
• Double crochet (dc) – a taller stitch used in combination with other stitches
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds or create seamless transitions

Special Stitch: Right Post Stitch

The Telisa pattern features a specialty stitch called the right post stitch (rt post st). This textured stitch is created by working yarn over, inserting the hook into a half double crochet stitch and pulling up a loop, then completing the stitch with yarn overs and pulling through loops. The technique then skips the next half double crochet and inserts the hook around the post of a double crochet stitch two rows below, working from front to back to front, before pulling a loop and completing the stitch with additional yarn overs and pull-throughs. This post stitch technique creates dimensional texture and visual interest in the shawl fabric.

Pattern Abbreviations and Terminology

The pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations including ch-sp (chain space), ch1-sp (one chain space), st(s) (stitch or stitches), rep (repeat), sk (skip), lp(s) (loop or loops), hk (hook), yo (yarn over), and tc (turning chain). Understanding these abbreviations is essential for following the written instructions.

Difficulty Level

Classified as an intermediate project, Telisa requires familiarity with basic crochet stitches and the ability to work specialty stitches like the right post stitch. Crocheters should be comfortable reading pattern abbreviations and have experience with blocking techniques to achieve the intended finished dimensions.