Tovah

Tovah Crochet Shawl by Berniolie

What Is Being Made

Tovah is a crescent-shaped crochet shawl designed by Berniolie. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a triangular wrap that measures approximately 70 inches across the top width, expanding to 104 inches at the bottom width, with a length of 20 inches. The finished shawl is suitable for draping over the shoulders or wearing as a versatile wrap accessory.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is an intermediate-level crochet project that uses fundamental crochet techniques to build a structured, geometric shawl. The pattern employs a combination of basic and decorative stitches worked in multiple colors to create visual interest and texture. The shawl is worked flat and requires blocking to achieve the specified finished measurements.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – the foundation stitch used to create loops and spaces throughout the pattern
• Single Crochet (sc) – a short, tight stitch used for structure and detail work, including picot embellishments
• Double Crochet (dc) – a medium-height stitch that forms the primary fabric of the shawl
• Treble Crochet (tr) – a taller stitch that adds height and openness to sections of the design
• Triple Treble Crochet (trtr) – an extra-tall stitch used for dramatic drape and texture
• Slip Stitch (slst) – used to join rounds and create seamless transitions between sections
• Picot – a decorative element created by chaining 3 stitches and single crocheting into the first chain, adding delicate detail to edges

Materials Required

Yarn: The pattern calls for 3 skeins of Lana Grossa Meilenweit Comfort, a 4-ply weight yarn. Each skein contains 100 grams and provides 400 meters of yardage, totaling 1,200 meters for the complete project. The yarn is worked in three coordinating colorways:

• Skein 1: Colour A – 2602 Brown
• Skein 2: Colour B – 2604 Copper
• Skein 3: Colour C – 2601 Beige

Crochet Hook: A 4 mm (US size G) crochet hook is used throughout the pattern.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 double crochet stitches over 10 rows, measuring 4 inches by 4 inches (10 cm by 10 cm). Achieving proper gauge is important for obtaining the correct finished dimensions. The shawl requires blocking after completion to reach the approximate measurements of 70 inches top width, 104 inches bottom width, and 20 inches in length.

Pattern Details

The Tovah pattern uses standard US crochet terminology and includes specialized notation for chain spaces (ch-sp) and numbered chain spaces (ch2-sp) to indicate the specific number of chains within a given space. Instructions enclosed in parentheses should be repeated the number of times stated, and this notation is also used when multiple stitches are worked into a single stitch or space. The pattern incorporates color changes across the three yarn colors to create a gradient or striped effect in brown, copper, and beige tones.