Filigree Flowers Shawl

Filigree Flowers Shawl by Auburncraft Crochet Design

What Is Being Made

The Filigree Flowers Shawl is an intermediate-level crochet shawl designed by Sue Stapleton of Auburncraft. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a finished shawl measuring 60 inches (152 cm) long and 15 inches (38.1 cm) wide, making it an elegant accessory suitable for layering or draping.

Yarn and Materials

This shawl pattern uses approximately 1,038 yards (950 meters) of light fingering weight 3-ply yarn. The original design calls for 2 balls of Alize Angora Gold in Colour 27 (product code 330835), with each 100-gram ball providing approximately 547 yards (500 meters) of yarn. The pattern includes suitable yarn substitutes for crafters seeking alternatives: Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball, Lion Brand Summer Breeze, and Patons Lace, all of which work well with the lace weight specifications of this project.

Tools and Equipment

A 5mm (size H) crochet hook is required to work this pattern. The gauge is measured at 7 shells to 4 inches (10 cm) across the bottom edge of the shawl, and also 7 shells to 4 inches (10 cm) measured from the bottom of a shell along the side edge.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques

The Filigree Flowers Shawl employs a variety of fundamental and decorative crochet stitches to create its intricate design. The pattern utilizes the following stitches and techniques:

• Chain (Ch) – The foundation stitch used to create the base of the pattern
• Single Crochet (Sc) – A basic short stitch used for structure and shaping
• Double Crochet (Dc) – A taller stitch that adds height and drape to the fabric
• Slip Stitch (Slst) – Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions
• Solomon's Knot (Lk) – Also known as lover's knot, this decorative stitch creates the delicate, openwork quality characteristic of filigree patterns
• Shell Stitches – Multiple stitches worked into the same stitch or space to create the shell motifs that form the foundation of this shawl's design
• Skipping (Sk) – Strategic skipping of stitches creates the lacy, open construction
• Repeats (Rep) – Pattern repeats allow the filigree flower motif to be worked consistently throughout the shawl

Design and Construction

This intermediate-level pattern combines delicate lace-weight yarn with openwork crochet techniques to create a shawl with visual depth and elegant drape. The use of shells and Solomon's knot stitches produces the filigree flower aesthetic that gives this design its name. The shawl's dimensions and construction make it suitable for various wearing styles and occasions.

Pattern Notes

This is a downloadable PDF pattern provided by independent designer Auburncraft. The pattern is written in US crochet terms and includes abbreviations for easy reference during construction. Crafters are permitted to sell finished items made from this pattern, with appropriate credit given to Sue Stapleton as the designer.