What you'll need
| One size only: | 40 cm x 140 cm |
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ito kouki - penguin
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1 |
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yarn edition silk & SeaCell - nyx
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1 |
Product Description
This shawl is crocheted entirely in slip stitches. I wanted to make a striped rectangle that is worked from the inside out. As slip stitches done in rounds shift and thus all corners are askew, I developed the two-step construction which is worked in rows, each color separately, with proper corners.
A lacy border sets off the light shawl.
Pattern includes written instructions and picture tutorials for the stitches and for my technique of working a twostep rectangle. The stitches used are front loop only slip stitch (F) and inverse back loop only slip stitch (iB).
yarn: * 50 g (2 oz) ITO Kouki in Penguin (color 234) (269 meters/ 294 yards)) * 100 g (3.5 oz) Yarn Edition Silk & SeaCell in Nyx (color 011) (366 meters/ 400 yards)
Yarns can easily be substituted.
hook: 4.5 mm (US size G or H)
also useful: 4 stitch markers (or threads in a constrasting color)
Thanks to Regina for proofreading and to MzKay for testing!
The pattern is available in English (9 pages) and in German (10 pages).
Twostep Shawl by Tanja Osswald
What Is Being Made
Twostep is a lightweight rectangular crocheted shawl designed by Tanja Osswald. The finished shawl measures 40 cm × 140 cm (16 inches × 55 inches), though the pattern allows for easy customization of both length and width to suit individual preferences. This is an intermediate-level crochet project suitable for crafters with foundational skills who are ready to explore specialized construction techniques.
Unique Construction Method
The Twostep shawl features an innovative two-step construction method developed specifically to overcome challenges inherent in traditional slip stitch shawl construction. Rather than working in continuous rounds, which causes slip stitches to shift and create askew corners, this pattern works in rows with each color applied separately. This row-based approach ensures proper, defined corners throughout the striped design. The shawl is worked from the inside outward, creating a structured rectangular form with intentional color striping.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
The primary stitch used throughout the main body of the Twostep shawl is the slip stitch, worked in a specialized manner to create clean stripes without the distortion that occurs in round-based construction. The pattern incorporates a lacy border that provides a delicate finishing edge, contrasting beautifully with the structured striped body of the shawl.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern uses two distinct yarns in complementary colors:
- 50 grams (2 ounces) of ITO Kouki in Penguin (color 234), providing 269 meters or 294 yards
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of Yarn Edition Silk & SeaCell in Nyx (color 011), providing 366 meters or 400 yards
The pattern calls for 4-ply weight yarn, which creates a lightweight, elegant drape ideal for a shawl. The combination of these two yarns—one a traditional yarn and the other a silk and seaweed cellulose blend—produces a refined textile with interesting fiber properties and visual interest.
Customization Options
The Twostep pattern offers straightforward sizing flexibility. To adjust length, simply begin with more or fewer foundation chains. To modify width, work additional or fewer color stripes as desired. The designer recommends ensuring that the outermost stripes do not match the color of the lacy edging, maintaining clear visual definition between the body and border of the finished shawl.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 19 |
| Designer: | Tanja Osswald |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, German |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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