Product Description
A simple and lacy crescent that is suitable to show off the beautiful colors in gradient yarns. Pick a colorful gradient cake to make a statement, or a more neutral colorway, to wear it with most things in your wardrobe. Use a strand of lacy mohair to turn a summer yarn into a winter-ready yarn.
Skill level
Beginner – you need to know how to make Dc stitches, chains, popcorn stitches and slip stitches. You can follow along with the video tutorial and then continue working off pattern if you want to.
Notions
You will need a cake of gradient yarn (approximately 800 meters or 200 grams of size 2 yarn - can use Scheepjes Whirl) and companion lace-weight mohair yarn (800 meters – actual weight in grams may vary from one brand to another). You will work with these held together.
Alternatively, you can choose any fluffy aran or weight 4 yarn, also about 800 grams. Choose an airy yarn for the best results.
You’ll also need a 6 mm hook and a tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.
Aglaia Shawl Crochet Pattern
What Is Being Made
The Aglaia shawl is a crochet design created by independent designer Andrea Crețu. This downloadable PDF pattern allows crafters to create a finished shawl using fundamental crochet techniques. The pattern is inspired by the historical narrative of a strong woman named Aglaia, born in early 20th-century Eastern Europe, adding cultural and storytelling depth to the finished garment.
Craft and Technique
This project is worked entirely in crochet, making it accessible for beginners while producing a wearable accessory. Crochet is a fiber craft that uses a single hook to create interlocking loops of yarn, allowing for flexible fabric construction and relatively quick project completion compared to knitting. The Aglaia shawl demonstrates how crochet techniques can be applied to create elegant, draped garments suitable for various occasions.
Difficulty Level
Rated as a beginner difficulty project, the Aglaia shawl is an excellent choice for crafters new to crochet or those looking to expand their skills with a wearable project. Beginner-level patterns typically use basic stitches and straightforward construction methods, making them ideal for learning fundamental crochet techniques while achieving professional-looking results.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern calls for DK weight yarn, a lightweight yarn category that works well for creating drape and delicate fabric. DK yarn is versatile and readily available in numerous fiber content options and colors. You will need a crochet hook appropriate for DK weight yarn (typically a size E/3.5mm to F/3.75mm hook, depending on your tension and desired fabric characteristics).
Pattern Format
The Aglaia shawl is provided as a downloadable PDF pattern in US crochet terminology, allowing immediate access and the ability to print or reference the pattern on digital devices while working. The pattern is the intellectual property of Andrea Crețu, copyright 2020, with all rights reserved.
Community and Support
Crafters are encouraged to share their completed Aglaia shawl projects on social media using the hashtag #aglaiashawl and tagging the designer @yarnandy on Instagram for potential feature opportunities. A video tutorial is also available to supplement the written pattern instructions.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 25 |
| Designer: | Andrea Crețu |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | You can work with one DK strand or two strands of Fingering/lace weight held together. You can also just work with a gradient cake and a 3.5 mm hook. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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