Amore Shawl

Amore Shawl by Rachel Counts

What is Being Made

The Amore Shawl is a crocheted triangular or wedge-shaped shawl designed by Rachel Counts of Desert Blossom Crafts. This downloadable crochet pattern creates an easily adjustable wrap that can be customized to any desired size, making it versatile for different preferences and yarn quantities.

Construction Method

The shawl is worked flat in turned rows, building outward from a small foundation. The pattern incorporates strategic increases at the beginning and end of each row, as well as increases worked in the center of the piece. This multi-directional increase strategy creates the characteristic shawl shape while maintaining even fabric growth. The pattern uses a repeating stitch sequence that allows crafters to easily adjust the final dimensions by simply continuing the repeat pattern until reaching their desired shawl size.

Crochet Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – the foundation stitch used to begin the pattern and create spaces throughout
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – used to join the initial chain into a ring and for joining rounds
• Single Crochet (sc) – a basic short stitch that may appear in the pattern
• Double Crochet (dc) – the primary stitch used throughout the shawl; the pattern notes that ch 2 at the beginning of rows counts as one double crochet

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Lion Brand Mandala yarn in a DK weight, requiring only one cake of yarn. The Mandala line is known for its self-striping color changes, which create visual interest without the need for color changes between skeins. A G/4.5mm crochet hook is used to work the yarn to the appropriate gauge, and a yarn needle is needed for weaving in ends.

Color Changes and Customization

The Mandala yarn's built-in color transitions are a key feature of this design. The pattern notes that the designer chose to cut the yarn in certain places where color changes were very abrupt (such as in the middle of a row) to maintain aesthetic control. However, crafters are encouraged to manage color changes according to their own preferences, whether that means cutting the yarn strategically or allowing the color changes to flow naturally throughout the piece.

Difficulty Level

The Amore Shawl is rated as a beginner level pattern, making it an excellent introduction to shawl construction. The repeating stitch pattern and straightforward increase methods are accessible to newer crocheters while still producing a beautiful, wearable finished object.

Pattern Features

• Easily adjustable sizing – continue the repeating pattern to make the shawl as large or small as desired
• Minimal materials required – only one cake of yarn needed
• Flat, turned-row construction – no need to work in the round
• Self-striping yarn creates automatic color variation without additional color work
• Clear abbreviations and stitch definitions provided for easy reference