Delilah Shawl in Lion Brand Touch of Merino - L80110 - Downloadable PDF

Delilah Shawl in Lion Brand Touch of Merino – Free Crochet Pattern L80110

The Delilah Shawl is a beautifully shaped, striped crochet shawl designed by Teresa Chorzepa and published by Lion Brand Yarn Company as free downloadable PDF pattern number L80110. Worked in three coordinating shades of Lion Brand Touch of Merino, this elegant accessory is an ideal project for crocheters who are ready to move just beyond the basics, rated at an Easy+ skill level.

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a large, crescent-style shawl measuring approximately 28 × 63 inches (71 × 160 cm) at its longest and widest points. Construction begins at the center back neck and is worked outward with strategic increases to create the characteristic curved, wrap-around shape that drapes gracefully over the shoulders. Bold color stripes run across the body of the shawl, giving it a vibrant, modern look.

Techniques Used

• Top-down shaping: The shawl starts at the center back neck with a foundation chain and grows outward through consistent increases, eliminating the need for seaming and making it easy to follow progress row by row.
• Stripe colorwork: Three colors are introduced in sequence to create stripes. The pattern provides clear instructions for changing yarn color — working the last stitch of the old color to the final yarn over, then drawing through with the new color to complete the stitch seamlessly. The old color is then fastened off.
• Stitch diagram reading: A visual stitch diagram is included in the pattern for crocheters who benefit from a graphical reference alongside written instructions.
• Gauge swatching: The pattern emphasizes checking gauge before beginning, ensuring the finished dimensions are accurate.

Stitches Used

• Double crochet (dc): The primary stitch throughout the shawl. Gauge is set at 22 double crochet stitches and 11 rows equal approximately 4 inches (10 cm), confirming that double crochet forms the main fabric of the piece.
• Foundation chain: The shawl begins with a chain of 7, establishing the starting point at the center back neck.

Materials

• Yarn: Lion Brand Touch of Merino (Art. #676), a 3-ply lightweight yarn, used in three colorways:
  • 101 Strawberry – 1 ball (Color A)
  • 098 Gardenia – 1 ball (Color B)
  • 133 Amberglow – 1 ball (Color C)
• Hook: Lion Brand crochet hook size E-4 (3.5 mm), appropriate for the lightweight yarn and the tight gauge required to achieve the finished dimensions.
• Notions: A Lion Brand large-eyed blunt needle for weaving in ends after color changes and finishing.

Pattern Details and Accessibility

This pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF, making it immediately accessible to anyone looking to add a handmade shawl to their wardrobe or gift-giving collection. The Easy+ difficulty rating means it is well suited to confident beginners who are comfortable with double crochet and ready to practice color changes. The inclusion of both written instructions and a stitch diagram makes the Delilah Shawl an excellent learning project for those new to stripe work and top-down shawl construction.

About Lion Brand Touch of Merino

Lion Brand Touch of Merino is a soft, lightweight yarn that blends the natural warmth and drape of merino wool into a fine-weight construction. Its smooth texture makes it ideal for accessories like shawls, where stitch definition and a fluid, elegant drape are equally important. The three chosen colorways — Strawberry, Gardenia, and Amberglow — create a warm, harmonious palette that transitions beau