Honey, Honey Shawlette

Honey, Honey Shawlette by Nancy L Drew

Project Overview

The Honey, Honey Shawlette is a versatile crocheted accessory designed by Nancy L Drew for YarnPumpkin Designs. This intermediate-level project creates a beaded shawlette that functions beautifully as both a gathered neck scarf and a lightweight shoulder shawl. The design is completed in a single skein of fingering weight yarn, making it an efficient project for crocheters seeking quick results without sacrificing style or sophistication.

Construction and Shape

The shawlette features a distinctive half hexagon shape that drapes elegantly when worn. The body is constructed using an easy-to-remember two-row repeat pattern, allowing crocheters to establish rhythm and flow while working. This repeating stitch pattern makes the project accessible for intermediate-level crafters while maintaining visual interest through texture and structure. The straightforward repeat also reduces the need for constant pattern reference, streamlining the construction process.

Finished Dimensions

After blocking, the Honey, Honey Shawlette measures 55 inches across the wingspan and 20 inches deep down the center of the back. These generous dimensions provide ample coverage whether worn as a scarf or shawl. The pattern notes that the shawl can be easily adjusted to larger or smaller sizes before the border is added, though additional yardage will be required for extra row repeats beyond the standard one-skein design.

Yarn and Materials

This project calls for fingering weight yarn totaling 450 yards. The pattern recommends Shalimar Zoe Sock fingering weight yarn in the Curry colorway, though any fingering weight yarn of your choice can be substituted. The fingering weight classification ensures a delicate, refined drape appropriate for a shawlette worn close to the body.

For the optional beading component, the pattern specifies approximately 300 #6 glass beads with holes large enough to accommodate yarn pulled through with a small steel crochet hook. The beading is entirely optional, allowing crocheters to customize their finished piece based on preference and available materials.

Tools and Equipment

Construction requires a 4.5mm (#7) crochet hook, or an alternative hook size that produces the desired fabric. Hook selection is flexible based on individual tension and preferred fabric characteristics, allowing for personalization of the final drape and structure.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

While specific stitch names are not detailed in the pattern excerpt provided, the Honey, Honey Shawlette employs a two-row repeat crochet pattern that creates the half hexagon silhouette. The pattern includes both written instructions and helpful charts, accommodating different learning preferences among crocheters. The intermediate difficulty rating reflects the combination of chart reading, stitch consistency, and shaping required to successfully complete the project.

Pattern Format and Instructions

The Honey, Honey Shawlette pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF spanning five pages. The pattern uses US crochet terminology throughout. The inclusion of both written instructions and charts provides multiple reference formats, supporting crocheters who prefer visual or text-based guidance. The pattern also includes gauge information and notes to help crocheters achieve proper sizing and fabric characteristics.

Project Characteristics

• One-skein project requiring 450 yards of fingering weight yarn
• Quick-to-complete intermediate-level design
• Half hexagon shaping for elegant drape
• Easy-to-remember two-row repeat pattern
• Optional beading with approximately 300 #6 glass beads
• Finished wingspan of 55 inches and center back depth of 20 inches
• Versatile styling as scarf or shawl
• Customizable sizing before border completion