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Product Description
The Smoothie shawl design is very versatile and allows for multiple variations. It can be made in a single solid color resulting in a shawl with beautiful texture. You can make it in a yarn with long color repeats, which will work the magic itself. Or make a deliberate color choice by using two, three, or more colors in an order to fit your style.
However, the main purpose of the Smoothie shawl design is utilizing leftovers and turning them into a visually pleasing and beautiful accessory no matter which colors are in the leftover basket.
The method used to introduce a new color is simple, the color-switching “rules” are presented both in a table and in written instructions, and if you pay close attention to these “rules,” you are all but guaranteed to have a shawl with perfectly commingled colors!
Smoothie Crochet Shawl by Lena Fedotova
What Is Being Made
The Smoothie is a crocheted shawl designed as the perfect stash-busting project. This pattern is specifically engineered to use yarn leftovers of varying colors and yardages in a single cohesive garment. Rather than requiring matching skeins or coordinated colorways, the Smoothie shawl embraces scraps and remnants, transforming them into a beautifully color-blended finished piece.
Shawl Construction and Shape
The Smoothie shawl is worked from the corner to the opposite side, creating a narrow and slightly curved triangular silhouette. This construction method allows for flexible finishing and makes the shawl adaptable to various yardage amounts, which is ideal when working with leftover materials of unknown quantities.
Color-Switching Technique
The defining feature of the Smoothie pattern is its systematic approach to color changes. The designer has developed simple color-switching "rules" that govern when and how to introduce new colors throughout the project. These rules are presented in two formats: a reference table and written instructions. By following these guidelines carefully, crocheters can achieve a shawl with perfectly commingled and harmoniously blended colors, ensuring a polished final result despite using multiple disparate yarn colors.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with some experience who are ready to work beyond basic stitches and simple projects.
Materials
- Yarn: Malabrigo Sock (multiple colors from your stash or leftovers)
- Hook: Appropriate crochet hook size for your chosen yarn weight
About the Designer
The Smoothie shawl was designed by Lena Fedotova, an independent designer. Pattern support and inquiries can be directed through Ravelry (username: ravliki) or Instagram (@ravliki). For technical assistance with the pattern, contact Amy Curtin (Amerz on Ravelry) at cupofstitches@gmail.com.
Pattern Copyright
All pattern, text, photography, and charts are copyright 2019 by Lena Fedotova. All rights reserved.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Featured Products: | Malabrigo Sock |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | Lena Fedotova |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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