Product Description
A one skein crochet shawl! Perfect for that precious skein of Indie Dyed yarn you have been saving. Flora Shawl is a light lace design, for a narrow asymmetric shawl with a wide wing span. Perfect for dressing up that Summer outfit. Includes a helpful photo tutorial for the first 12 rows to get you started.
You can use 400m of any fingering weight yarn or yarn weight of your choice and matching hook.
Measurements Shawl pictured measures 78” 183cm x 24” 81cm after blocking
Skill Level This is an easy/intermediate level pattern. You must be familiar with basic crochet stitches and techniques. Directions written so that they are easy to read and follow. I have included some tips, and photos of the first 12 rows to guide you. Once you have the repeat pattern established, enjoy making this fast, relaxing pattern!
Flora Shawl by Carmen Heffernan
What is Being Made
The Flora Shawl is a lightweight, asymmetric crochet shawl designed as a one-skein project. This narrow shawl features a wide wing span, making it an elegant accessory perfect for layering over summer outfits. The finished shawl measures 78 inches by 24 inches after blocking, providing generous coverage while maintaining an airy, delicate appearance.
Crochet Techniques and Construction
Flora Shawl employs a light lace design construction method, which creates an open, breathable fabric ideal for warm-weather wear. The pattern begins with a helpful photo tutorial covering the first 12 rows, making this design accessible for crocheters new to shawl construction. The asymmetric shape is achieved through strategic increases and stitch placement, resulting in a garment that drapes beautifully across the shoulders and back.
Stitches Used
The Flora Shawl pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches presented in US crochet terminology with UK translations provided. Key stitches include:
- Chain stitches (ch) for foundation and stitch spacing
- Double crochet (dc) as a primary structural stitch
- Turning chains (t-ch) to transition between rows
- Spaces (sp) created within the lace pattern for openwork detail
Materials and Yarn Weight
The Flora Shawl is designed for 4-ply fingering weight yarn, requiring approximately 400 meters of yarn. The pattern was created using Green Elephant Yarn in the Earth colorway, a blend of 75% superwash merino and 25% nylon, providing both softness and durability. A 4mm crochet hook is recommended to work with this yarn weight. The pattern accommodates yarn substitution, allowing crafters to use any fingering weight yarn of their choice with a matching hook size, making it ideal for showcasing a special indie-dyed skein.
Difficulty Level
The Flora Shawl is rated as a beginner-friendly crochet project. The inclusion of a detailed photo tutorial for the initial rows provides essential guidance for those new to shawl construction, while the straightforward stitch selection ensures accessibility without sacrificing design sophistication.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | Carmen Heffernan |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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