Cloud

Cloud Shawlette by Vera and Bess

What Is Being Made

Cloud is a cosy shawlette designed as the perfect small project for using a single skein of luxury yarn. This neck-warming accessory measures 37cm/14.5" x 97cm/38" after blocking, making it an ideal size for draping comfortably around your shoulders on cold winter days. The shawlette is worked from the bottom up in rows, creating a structured yet elegant piece that combines practicality with beautiful stitch work.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This beginner-friendly crochet pattern employs a row-by-row construction method worked from bottom to top. The design incorporates post stitches to create textural interest and dimension. Front post treble crochet (FPtr) and front post double treble crochet (FPdtr) stitches are featured throughout the pattern, allowing crafters to develop their understanding of post stitch techniques while creating a visually appealing finished piece. The use of these dimensional stitches elevates the design beyond basic crochet while remaining accessible to those new to the craft.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – Foundation and spacing stitch
• Slip stitch (ss) – Joining and finishing stitch
• Double crochet (dc) – Basic structural stitch
• Half treble crochet (htr) – Medium-height stitch for drape
• Treble crochet (tr) – Taller stitch for openness
• Double treble crochet (dtr) – Extra-tall stitch for lacy sections
• Front post treble crochet (FPtr) – Dimensional post stitch
• Front post double treble crochet (FPdtr) – Extended post stitch for texture

Materials and Tools

Cloud is designed to work beautifully with fingering weight yarn (4-ply), specifically using Eden Cottage Yarns Carlisle Fingering in the Snowfall colourway. The pattern requires just 1 skein of 100g/400m/436 yards, making it an economical choice for showcasing a single, precious yarn. A 3mm crochet hook provides the appropriate gauge for this yarn weight, creating neat, consistent tension throughout the piece. Additional supplies include a darning needle for weaving in ends after completion.

Gauge and Sizing

While gauge is noted as not essential for this particular shawlette, the pattern provides a reference gauge of 24 stitches and 19 rows per 10cm/4" square when working in pattern. This information allows crafters to adjust hook size if desired to achieve their preferred drape and fabric density. The finished dimensions of 37cm/14.5" x 97cm/38" after blocking ensure the shawlette will fit comfortably as a neck wrap or shoulder accessory.

Pattern Details

The pattern is presented in both UK and US crochet terminology, with the UK version listed first. This dual-term approach makes Cloud accessible to crocheters worldwide, regardless of which terminology system they use. The beginner difficulty level combined with the single-skein yardage requirement makes this an excellent project for developing post stitch techniques and understanding how to work with luxury yarns effectively.