Zivah Shawl

Zivah Shawl by Gwen Buttke McGannon

What is Being Made

The Zivah Shawl is a triangular crochet shawl designed to be worked from the bottom up. This intermediate-level project features a lace design that showcases a bright and bold color palette through a coordinated mini skein set. The finished shawl measures 52 inches wide and 22 inches long, making it a versatile accessory suitable for various occasions and styling options.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This shawl employs a straightforward construction method that builds the triangular shape through systematic increases worked on each row. The pattern utilizes a structured approach where increases are strategically placed to create the expanding triangle silhouette. The lace design elements are incorporated throughout, creating an open, airy fabric that works up relatively quickly despite the intermediate skill level required.

The pattern includes a color-change chart that guides crocheters through transitioning between the six coordinating colors (A, B, C, D, E, F) provided in the mini skein set. This charted approach simplifies the color work and allows crafters to achieve the intended visual impact of the bold, multicolor design.

Stitches Used

The Zivah Shawl incorporates fundamental crochet stitches to create its lace pattern:

• Double crochet (dc) – forms the primary fabric structure
• Single crochet (sc) – used as indicated in the pattern for shaping and detail
• Chain stitches (ch) – create the openwork lace elements and foundation chains

The pattern notes specify that chain-3 at the beginning of rows counts as the first double crochet, and the third chain of a chain-3 counts as the last stitch. On even rows, a chain-3 space is added at both the beginning and end of the row, each adding two chain-3 spaces to increase the width of the triangle.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Zivah Shawl is designed to be worked with HoneyBee Knits Worker Bee Base yarn in a coordinated 6 mini-skein set. This yarn is a fingering-weight (1) yarn with a fiber composition of 75% Superwash Merino and 25% Nylon. The set provides 3.8 ounces (100 grams) of yarn with a total yardage of 463 yards (425 meters), offering sufficient yardage to complete the finished shawl dimensions.

The pattern recommends an E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or the size needed to obtain proper gauge. A tapestry needle is also required for weaving in yarn ends and finishing the project.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 6 shells and 6 single crochets measured over 14 rows, equaling 4 inches. Obtaining the correct gauge is essential for achieving the intended finished dimensions of 52 inches wide by 22 inches long.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are comfortable following charted color changes and working with increases to shape garments. The relatively quick work-up time combined with the lace design makes this an engaging project for crafters looking to expand their skills.