Product Description
The Riverside Shawl is a quick and easy pattern perfect for spring and summer. The simple pattern repeat uses only the basic stitches.
The pattern is worked from the bottom up, and can easily be made to any size you desire.
This pattern as all of my patterns has been thoroughly tested by testers of different skill level.
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Riverside Shawl Crochet Pattern
Project Overview
The Riverside Shawl is a beginner-friendly crochet design created by Ashley Edmonds through Through The Loop Yarn Craft. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a triangular shawl worked from the bottom up, making it an excellent project for crocheters new to shawl construction. The finished shawl measures approximately 73 inches across the top and 32 inches from top to tip when laid flat, creating a versatile accessory suitable for various occasions and styling preferences.
Materials Required
This project requires approximately 740 yards of DK weight yarn (#3). The pattern example was created using Knit Picks Cotlin Reflections in three colorway combinations: Nimbus, Stratus, and Hydrangea. Additional materials include a J/10 (6.0mm) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and a tape measure for checking dimensions during and after construction.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
The Riverside Shawl employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for beginner-level crafters. The primary stitch used throughout the pattern is the double crochet, which creates a fabric with good drape and structure ideal for shawl construction. The pattern incorporates chain stitches and chain spaces as foundational elements, allowing for openwork sections that enhance the shawl's flow and visual interest.
The construction method involves working in repeating stitch patterns based on multiples of 3 plus 1 stitch. A distinctive feature of this design is that the first and last stitch of each row receive 3 stitches in the same stitch, creating shaped edges that form the triangular silhouette. The pattern uses step-by-step instructions followed by a stitch count chart for consistency throughout the project.
Pattern Structure and Gauge
The gauge for this pattern is 7 rows by 13 stitches over a 4-inch square when worked in double crochet with the recommended hook size. Achieving proper gauge is important for obtaining the intended finished dimensions. The pattern notes that shawl size can be adjusted by working additional or fewer rows, offering flexibility for customization. Blocking is recommended before completion to achieve the final measurements and to enhance the shawl's drape and appearance.
Skill Considerations
Rated as an easy project, the Riverside Shawl is well-suited for beginners exploring crochet shawl patterns. The straightforward construction, reliance on basic stitches, and clear step-by-step instructions make this an accessible introduction to shawl design. The bottom-up construction method provides natural progression as rows increase, and the repeating stitch pattern becomes intuitive after the first few rows.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | Ashley Edmonds |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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