Lauma Shawl in Berroco Carousel - Downloadable PDF

Lauma Shawl Crochet Pattern

Project Overview

The Lauma Shawl is an intermediate-level crochet design created by Alison Green. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a finished shawl measuring approximately 40 inches across the long edges and 15 inches across the short edges, making it an ideal accessory for layering and draping.

What Is Being Made

The Lauma Shawl is a crocheted triangular or rectangular shawl constructed using a motif-based approach. The design combines geometric crochet motifs to create a structured yet elegant finished piece suitable for everyday wear or special occasions.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This pattern employs motif-based construction, a popular technique in intermediate crochet projects. The shawl is built by crocheting individual square motifs that are then joined together to form the complete garment. This modular approach allows crafters to work on manageable sections before assembling them into the final shawl shape. The pattern also incorporates blocking as an essential finishing step, which helps achieve accurate measurements and professional results.

Crochet Stitches Used

While the specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the construction method indicates the use of fundamental crochet stitches worked in rounds to create the square motifs. The gauge specification notes that rounds 1–5 create a 4-inch diameter circle, suggesting the use of basic stitches such as single crochet, double crochet, or treble crochet worked in circular formations before being shaped into squares.

Yarn and Materials

The Lauma Shawl pattern calls for two complementary Berroco yarns in sport weight:

• Berroco Carousel (100 grams per ball): 2 balls in colorway #4441 Duck Pond (C1) — the primary yarn for the project
• Berroco Vintage Sock (100 grams per ball): 1 ball in colorway #12071 Douglas Fir (C2) — used as an accent color

The sport weight yarn classification makes this project accessible for intermediate crocheters, as sport weight provides good stitch definition while remaining manageable to work with. The combination of Berroco Carousel and Berroco Vintage Sock creates a sophisticated color palette with the Duck Pond and Douglas Fir colorways.

Tools and Gauge

The pattern requires a size D (3.25 mm) crochet hook, or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. Achieving proper gauge is critical for this project: one completed motif should measure 5 inches (12.5 centimeters) square, and rounds 1–5 of the circular construction should measure 4 inches (10 centimeters) in diameter after blocking. The pattern emphasizes that gauge should be measured after blocking to ensure accurate final measurements.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

Designed for intermediate crocheters, the Lauma Shawl requires familiarity with basic crochet techniques and the ability to follow multi-step motif instructions. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing crafters to access the complete instructions digitally and work at their own pace.