Snowy angel shawl

Snowy Angel Shawl by Agrarian Artisan

What is Being Made

The Snowy Angel Shawl is an advanced-level crocheted shawl designed by Agrarian Artisan. This is the third design in the designer's angel shawl series. The shawl is worked from the bottom point upwards, creating a triangular or pointed silhouette. Despite being slightly larger than the other two designs in the series, it remains an efficient project, using less than 600 meters of laceweight yarn while delivering a garment that is light, soft, and warm.

Techniques Used

This crochet shawl employs foundational techniques suitable for advanced crocheters. The pattern begins with a foundation chain joined into a ring, establishing the starting point at the shawl's bottom. The design is built upward through successive rows, with stitch markers used to track progress and maintain pattern accuracy. The construction method allows the shawl to expand gradually as rows increase in complexity and size.

Stitches Used

The Snowy Angel Shawl incorporates several fundamental crochet stitches to create its structure and drape:

• Chain stitch (ch) – used for foundation chains and spacing throughout the pattern
• Double crochet (dc) – provides structure and density in specific sections
• Treble stitch (tr) – creates taller stitches that contribute to the shawl's drape and openness
• Slip stitch (ss) – used to join the foundation chain into a ring and to connect rounds

The pattern uses chain spaces (ch sp) to create open, lacy sections that are characteristic of shawl design, allowing the yarn to showcase its delicate qualities while maintaining structural integrity.

Materials

The Snowy Angel Shawl is designed to be worked in laceweight yarn, with the original pattern calling for less than 600 meters of yarn total. The designer used Debbie Bliss Party in white for the sample, chosen for its luminous quality that evokes the appearance of sunlight glinting off snow. The yarn weight is described as light and soft while providing warmth, making it suitable for layering or wearing as a delicate wrap.

Similar yarn alternatives recommended by the designer include Debbie Bliss Angel and Rowan Kidsilk Haze, both of which offer comparable laceweight characteristics and drape. Standard crochet hooks appropriate for laceweight yarn are required, though the specific hook size should be verified in the complete pattern instructions.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as advanced, making it suitable for experienced crocheters who are comfortable working with delicate laceweight yarns, reading complex stitch patterns, and managing multiple stitch types and spacing requirements. The upward construction method and use of chain spaces require attention to detail and pattern comprehension.