Jess's Golden Shawl

Jess's Golden Shawl by Julie Blagojevich

What Is Being Made

Jess's Golden Shawl is a soft crocheted wrap designed by Julie Blagojevich. This triangular shawl features an elegant construction built from the bottom up, with alternating loops and shells that stack upon one another to create visual texture and dimension. The shawl includes a decorative edging with leaf-like appearance along the bottom edge, adding a refined finishing touch to the finished piece.

Construction and Techniques

This intermediate-level crochet design uses a straightforward stacking technique where loops alternate with shell stitches throughout the body of the shawl. The pattern begins with a foundation, and after the first few rows establish the pattern repeat, the construction becomes an easy, meditative rhythm. The bottom-up construction method allows the shawl to grow progressively wider, creating the triangular silhouette. The leaf-edging detail is worked along the bottom edge to complete the design.

Stitches Used

• Loop stitches – stacked in alternating rows to create textured sections
• Shell stitches – alternating with loops to form the primary stitch pattern
• Leaf-pattern edging – decorative finishing along the bottom of the shawl

Materials and Specifications

The shawl pictured in the pattern uses Handmaiden Fine Yarn "Lino", a silk and linen blend in lace weight. One hank of 875 yards (800 meters) at 100 grams in the Avocado colorway is required. A size D hook (3.25 mm) is used for construction. Additional notions include a darning needle for weaving in ends and blocking tools to shape the finished piece.

Finished Dimensions

The shawl measures 70 inches (178 cm) from tip to tip and 23.5 inches (59.7 cm) wide before blocking. After blocking and finishing, dimensions expand to 76 inches (193 cm) from tip to tip and 32.5 inches (82.5 cm) wide, demonstrating the transformative effect of proper blocking on the final drape and size of the garment.

Yarn Weight and Gauge

This pattern is worked in 4-ply lace weight yarn, which creates an airy, delicate fabric ideal for a wrap. The gauge is 6 loops and shells by 13 rows equals 4 inches (10.16 cm) square, providing a guide for yarn substitution and tension consistency throughout the project.