Daisy Lace Shawl

Daisy Lace Shawl by Edie Eckman

What Is Being Made

The Daisy Lace Shawl is a crocheted triangular wrap designed as one continuous piece that creates the visual illusion of hundreds of individual daisy-shaped circles joined together. The finished shawl measures 74 inches [188 cm] long and 26 inches [66 cm] deep at its widest point, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or wearing as a decorative wrap. Despite its intricate appearance, the entire design is constructed in a single piece using innovative crochet techniques rather than assembled from separate motifs.

Crochet Techniques Used

This intermediate-level crochet project employs the continuous crochet motif method as its primary construction technique. The designer incorporates the join-as-you-go method, which allows crocheters to join motifs seamlessly as they work rather than completing all pieces separately before assembly. This approach significantly reduces finishing time and creates a unified fabric. The continuous construction method means that rather than crocheting individual daisy circles and joining them afterward, the stitches are worked in a way that builds the complete shawl as one integrated piece. Crocheters familiar with join-as-you-go techniques will find this design particularly appealing, as it applies that concept in a streamlined, efficient manner.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern features a distinctive daisy lace stitch pattern that creates the characteristic flower-shaped motifs throughout the shawl. One complete circle motif measures approximately 2 inches [5 cm] in diameter when blocked. The stitch pattern is worked to achieve this specific gauge measurement, which is essential for obtaining the correct finished dimensions and the intended visual effect of the lace design.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

This shawl requires fingering weight yarn, with a total yardage of approximately 1200 yards [1100 m]. The sample shown was crocheted using Stunning String Tranquil, a yarn blend containing 80% superwash merino and 20% bamboo (3.5 oz [100 g] per skein, 430 yards [393 m] per skein), requiring 3 skeins to complete the project. A Size G [4 mm] crochet hook is used to work the pattern to the correct gauge.

Yarn Selection Considerations

The designer specifically recommends choosing a solid or semi-solid color yarn for best results with this pattern. Long color-changing yarns are not recommended for this design, as the variegation would interfere with the visual clarity of the daisy lace motifs and diminish the aesthetic impact of the crocheted flower shapes. The superwash merino and bamboo blend used in the sample provides both durability and a soft drape suitable for a lace shawl.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to explore more advanced techniques. The join-as-you-go method and continuous motif construction require understanding of how stitches connect and build upon one another, but the pattern is designed to be approachable for those willing to take time to understand the concept before beginning.