Floral Bubbles

Floral Bubbles Crochet Shawl by Lena Fedotova

What Is Being Made

Floral Bubbles is an advanced crochet shawl designed by Lena Fedotova, featuring a beautifully feminine construction that combines delicate motifs into a lightweight, wearable wrap. The finished shawl is framed with partially rounded border motifs and completed with a matching shell edging worked along the top, creating a sophisticated garment suitable for draping around the shoulders.

Crochet Techniques and Construction Methods

This shawl employs an unusual combination of Lover's knots and regular crochet stitches to create its distinctive bubbly aesthetic. While the Lover's knots technique is not inherently difficult to master, it requires consistent gauge and generously sized loops to achieve the intended effect. Lena Fedotova recommends consulting a photo-tutorial available on the Cup of Stitches blog for detailed visual guidance on executing this specialized technique.

The pattern utilizes a join-as-you-go method, which streamlines the construction process by eliminating the need to sew individual motifs together after completion. This method is detailed in the pattern instructions on page 3, making assembly more efficient and reducing finishing work.

Crochet Stitches Used

• Lover's knots – the signature stitch creating the bubbly texture
• Chain stitches (ch) – foundational stitches for construction
• Chain spaces (ch sp) – gaps created by chains for lacy openwork
• Double crochet (dc) – structural stitches for shaping and borders
• Shell stitches – used for the decorative top edging

Materials and Tools

Yarn: Prairie by Madelinetosh in the shade Antler, 100% merino wool, 840 yards (768 meters) per skein. One skein is required to complete the shawl.

Hook and Notions: US Size B (2–2.25mm) crochet hook and a yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Made from premium Madelinetosh Prairie yarn, the finished Floral Bubbles shawl feels like a weightless cloud of bubbles and petals, combining visual delicacy with the warmth and softness of merino fiber.