Tuch Aurelie

Tuch Aurelie Crochet Shawl by CYC-Design by Melly

What Is Being Made

Tuch Aurelie is an intermediate-level crocheted shawl designed by CYC-Design by Melly. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a triangular or wrap-style shawl suitable for various yarn weights and personal crochet tension. The finished dimensions vary based on individual craftsmanship, yarn choice, and hook size, typically producing shawls measuring approximately 1.95 to 2.32 meters in length and 0.68 to 0.85 meters in width when blocked.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. Chain stitches (Luftmaschen) form the foundation and structure throughout the design. The pattern uses a systematic approach with chain stitch counts that vary depending on individual tension—the designer recommends adjusting from 2 chain stitches to 3 chain stitches at row transitions if working very tight chain stitches. The shawl construction includes a finishing border (Abschlussborte) that requires approximately 18 to 20 percent of the total yarn yardage, making yarn planning an essential step before beginning.

The pattern provides flexibility for customization: crafters experiencing upward curling edges may increase the initial and final chain stitches from the standard count to 6 chain stitches to achieve a flatter drape.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Bobbel (variegated color-changing yarn) in 3-ply or 4-ply weight, minimum 1,000 meters. The designer recommends Bobbel yarn from Susanne Hagdorn (woolfeeling.de)
• Crochet Hook: Size appropriate to yarn weight; size 3.5mm is commonly used with both 3-ply and 4-ply Bobbel
• Additional Tools: Scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, kitchen scale for weighing yarn before beginning

Yarn Weight and Finished Dimensions

The pattern accommodates both 3-ply and 4-ply yarn weights, with finished shawl dimensions varying significantly based on individual tension and yarn choice:

• 4-ply Bobbel, 1,000 meters with 3.5mm hook: approximately 2.32m × 0.85m (blocked)
• 3-ply Bobbel, 1,200 meters with 3.5mm hook: approximately 2.30m × 0.85m (blocked)
• 3-ply Bobbel, 1,000 meters with 3.5mm hook: approximately 1.95m × 0.68m to 2.20m × 0.70m (blocked, depending on tension)

Pattern Planning and Tips

Pre-Project Preparation: Weigh your Bobbel yarn before beginning to calculate remaining yardage for the finishing border, which consumes approximately 18 to 20 percent of total yarn.

Tension Adjustments: Crafters working with consistently tight chain stitches should increase chain stitch counts from row 5 onward, substituting 3 chain stitches in place of the standard 2 chain stitches to maintain proper shawl proportions.

Edge Management: If the completed shawl exhibits upward curling at the edges, increase the initial and final chain stitch counts to 6 chain stitches to promote a flatter, more elegant drape when worn or displayed.