Awana Shawl

Awana Shawl by Dragana Savkov Bajic

What is Being Made

The Awana Shawl is a light and airy crocheted accessory designed for summer wear and special occasions. This versatile piece functions beautifully as an evening shawl for warm-weather outings and can serve as an elegant wedding accessory. The finished shawl measures 142 cm (56 inches) in length, making it a substantial yet breathable garment. The design is available in multiple colorway options, including a two-color version and a beige version, allowing crafters to customize their finished piece to match their personal style and wardrobe.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The Awana Shawl employs intermediate-level crochet techniques to create its delicate, openwork structure. The pattern utilizes the magic ring method to begin the project, establishing a secure foundation for the shawl's construction. The design incorporates several specialized stitches to achieve its characteristic light and airy appearance, including decorative elements that add visual interest and texture to the finished piece.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – forms the foundation and creates openwork sections
• Single crochet (sc) – provides structure and definition
• Double crochet (dc) – creates the primary fabric with good drape
• Half double crochet (hdc) – used in doily sections for delicate detailing
• Bobble stitch – adds dimensional texture and visual interest
• Picot stitch – creates decorative edging details

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Awana Shawl is crafted using Hakelgarn 100 by St. George, a 100% cotton crochet thread specifically designed for delicate, openwork projects. This yarn weight classification as thread ensures the finished shawl will be lightweight and breathable, perfect for summer wear.

Yarn requirements vary by colorway:

• Two-color version: Ivory (132g or approximately 750m) and Blue (120g or approximately 670m)
• Beige version: 250g or approximately 1410m

The pattern is worked with a 2 mm crochet hook, which is appropriately sized for the delicate thread weight. The recommended gauge is 19 stitches and 14 rows in double crochet, measuring 10 x 10 cm (4" x 4") when worked with the 2 mm hook and recommended yarn.

Pattern Details

This downloadable PDF pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology, making it accessible to English-speaking crocheters. The pattern includes standard crochet abbreviations and is rated as intermediate difficulty, suitable for crafters with foundational crochet knowledge who are ready to work with specialty stitches and more complex stitch combinations. The design allows for optional customization—crafters can omit the tassels if creating the shawl as a wedding accessory, offering flexibility in the finished appearance.

Pattern copyright © Dragana Savkov Bajic for Dada's place 2019. All rights reserved.