Product Description
Ready to dip your toe into the beautiful world of lacy shawls? The Eliza Shawlette Easy Crochet Pattern is the perfect place to start. It's a great pattern for a novice crocheter to pick up and practice or for the experienced crocheter to whip up in an evening because it features an easy-to-follow pattern repeat of just one row! That also makes this pattern unbelievably easy to adjust in size or to adapt to different yarns. It's sure to turn out stunning in any colorway or with any fiber choice.
For the shawlette as pictured, you'll need approximately 210 yards of a DK-weight merino wool yarn. (Featured is Knot Your Momma's Yarn 100% merino in colorway Grandma's Garden.) You'll also need a US-I 9.0/5.50mm hook, tapestry needle, and scissors. To use a different yarn size, the amount of yardage will differ to make this same size (12x40") and I would recommend using a hook that's at least 1 size up from what's recommended for your yarn of choice.
Eliza Shawlette by Alicia LaFontaine
What is Being Made
The Eliza Shawlette is a beginner-friendly crocheted shawlette designed by Alicia LaFontaine. This finished piece measures 12 inches wide by 40 inches long, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or wearing as a lightweight wrap. The shawlette is worked in a straightforward row-by-row construction, ideal for crocheters new to shawl patterns.
Crochet Techniques and Construction
This pattern is worked in rows with the piece turned at the end of each row, creating a simple flat construction that builds length as you progress. The pattern employs a foundational chain-4 stitch structure that counts as the equivalent of one double crochet plus one chain-1 space, allowing for an open, airy fabric. The chain-4 at the start of each row serves as a turning chain, maintaining consistent stitch height throughout the piece.
Stitches Used
The primary stitches featured in the Eliza Shawlette include:
- Double crochet (dc) – the main structural stitch
- Chain stitches (ch) – used for spacing and the turning chain at row beginnings
- Chain-1 spaces – created between double crochets to add openness and drape to the fabric
Materials and Tools
The Eliza Shawlette requires approximately 210 yards of DK weight yarn. The pattern recommends 100% Merino wool, with the featured colorway being Grandma's Garden from Knot Your Momma's Yarn. A US-I 9.0/5.50mm crochet hook is used for this project. Additional materials include scissors and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge and Finishing Considerations
The pattern gauge is 2 inches equals 8 double crochets and 5 rows. The pattern notes that the ends of the finished piece may curl naturally due to the yarn characteristics. To minimize curling, the shawlette can be stretched, pinned, starched, and blocked with the top edge lying straighter, though some curl toward the ends is typical. Very tight tension and yarn with minimal stretch may result in a less stretchy finished piece than average.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Alicia LaFontaine |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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