Trinity Belle Shawl

Trinity Belle Shawl by Crafty Cruella

What is Being Made

The Trinity Belle Shawl is a crocheted triangular shawl designed by Crafty Cruella. The shawl's name references its three-sided triangular construction, with "Trinity" signifying the three points and three sides of the geometric shape. The finished dimensions are approximately 137 cm x 105 cm (54" x 41"), making it a substantial wrap suitable for layering and versatile styling.

Design Inspiration and Versatility

The shawl incorporates the name "Belle," inspired by the Disney princess from Beauty and the Beast. The designer used yarn called "Beauty" in the construction, creating a thematic connection between the pattern name and materials. This shawl is highly adaptable—while the pattern calls for 4 ply yarn, crocheters can substitute thicker yarn weights if desired. Using heavier yarn will result in a larger, chunkier finished shawl, allowing makers to customize the final size by trying on the piece as they work and stopping when satisfied with the dimensions.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Trinity Belle Shawl is constructed using fundamental crochet techniques accessible to intermediate-level crafters. The pattern employs several core crochet stitches and techniques:

• Chain stitch (Ch) – Used to create the foundation and foundation chains throughout the pattern
• Double Crochet (DC) – The primary stitch used in construction; note that in UK crochet terminology, this is called Treble Crochet (TR)
• Stitch spaces (Sp) – Creating openwork areas within the shawl structure
• Skip stitches (Sk) – Used to shape the triangular silhouette and create pattern repeats

The gauge for this project is 22 stitches by 10 rows over a 10 cm x 10 cm square using double crochet stitch, which helps ensure proper sizing and drape.

Materials Required

The Trinity Belle Shawl requires 200 grams of 4 ply yarn. The designer used hand-dyed yarn from Woollyccino, a UK-based independent dyer, in the colorway called "Beauty." A 4 mm crochet hook is used to work the stitches at the specified gauge. Additional materials include a darning needle for weaving in yarn ends and scissors for cutting yarn.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

While the pattern is labeled with an intermediate skill level, the techniques used are fundamental crochet stitches, making it accessible to those with basic crochet experience. The Trinity Belle Shawl is provided as a downloadable PDF pattern, allowing crafters to work from digital instructions at their own pace.