Product Description
Immerse yourself in the beautiful geometry of a modified crescent shape in the Eastvale shawl. Basic stitches worked in intriguing com- binations yield a winsome shawl just right for warding off the evening chill in Yorkshire or wherever you may be.
Make the Eastvale shawl your own with boundless combinations of solid and tonal sport weight yarns. The result is a beautiful piece for gifting or keeping. Probably keeping.
This pattern uses American crochet terminology and is appropriate for crocheters with advanced beginner skills.
Eastvale Shawl by Edie Eckman
Project Overview
The Eastvale Shawl is a beginner-friendly crocheted shawl designed by Edie Eckman, featuring a modified crescent shape that creates beautiful geometric patterns. This downloadable crochet pattern produces a versatile accessory suitable for layering during cool evenings, with finished dimensions of approximately 50 inches [127 cm] in wingspan and 18 inches [46 cm] in depth at the center back.
Construction and Techniques
This shawl is constructed using fundamental crochet techniques worked in intriguing combinations to achieve its distinctive modified crescent silhouette. The pattern employs basic stitches arranged in strategic patterns that build the geometric design characteristic of the finished piece. The beginner difficulty level makes this an accessible project for crocheters developing their foundational skills while still delivering sophisticated visual results.
Stitches and Stitch Pattern
The Eastvale Shawl utilizes basic crochet stitches combined in creative arrangements to form the shawl's geometric structure. The stitch pattern is worked to a gauge of 14 stitches and 11 rows equaling 4 inches [10 cm], which is essential for achieving the correct modified crescent shape and finished dimensions.
Materials and Yarn Requirements
This pattern requires approximately 650 yards [594 m] of main color (MC) yarn and 310 yards [284 m] of contrasting color (CC) yarn in sport weight. The sample was crafted using Stunning String Super Sport, a 100% superwash merino yarn available in 3.5 ounce [100 g] skeins with 325 yards [297 m] per skein. The sample used 2 skeins of Coffee Beans for the main color and 1 skein of Fireball for the contrasting color.
Tools and Notions
- Size H-8 [5 mm] crochet hook (or size needed to obtain correct gauge)
- 2 stitch markers (plus optional additional marker as stitch holder)
Yarn and Color Customization
The Eastvale Shawl offers boundless creative possibilities through yarn and color combinations. Crafters can personalize this design using solid and tonal sport weight yarns in their preferred color palettes, making it an excellent choice for both personal use and gifting. The sport weight yarn category provides the ideal drape and weight for this shawl style.
Pattern Format and Language
This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF and uses American crochet terminology throughout.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Edie Eckman |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | 2 stitch markers (plus optional additional marker as stitch holder) |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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