What you'll need
| One size only: | 78 cm at the widest point and 135 cm long |
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Crochet UK gradient yarn cake -
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Product Description
This beginner friendly crochet shawl pattern uses a basic combination of easy crochet stitches to create this stunning lacy texture.
It is worked from bottom up starting at the sharp point of the triangle working in short rows towards the wider edge.
The finished shawl measures 78 cm at the widest point and 135 cm long.
It uses one gradient yarn cake in colour way Painswick which is a four ply 500 meter yarn cake.
The finished size of the shawl is slightly smaller which is the perfect size for the warmer spring summer season or to wear under your coat.
The free crochet shawl pattern is also available on my blog.
Painswick Shawl by Veronika Cromwell
What is Being Made
The Painswick Shawl is a triangular crochet shawl designed as a downloadable PDF pattern by independent designer Veronika Cromwell. This crocheted accessory measures 78 cm at its widest point and 135 cm in length, making it a versatile wrap suitable for various occasions and seasons.
Crochet Techniques Used
This beginner-friendly shawl employs fundamental crochet construction methods. The pattern is worked from the bottom point upward, with increases worked along one side to create the characteristic triangular shape. The design uses a repeating 4-row pattern sequence that allows crafters to continue working until their yarn runs out, making it adaptable to different yarn quantities and weights. Stitch markers are recommended to help track pattern progression and shaping increases.
Stitches and Abbreviations
The Painswick Shawl utilizes essential crochet stitches suitable for beginners:
- Chain stitch (ch) - the foundation stitch used throughout the pattern
- Double crochet (dc) - the primary structural stitch
- V stitch (V st) - decorative stitch worked as 1 double crochet, 3 chain, 1 double crochet in the same stitch or space, creating an open, lacy texture
Materials and Tools
The pattern is designed to work with the Painswick yarn cake (500m of 4-ply weight yarn), though it accommodates any 4-ply yarn cake of varying lengths due to its flexible repeat structure. Crafters will need a 3.5 mm crochet hook (or the size recommended for their chosen 4-ply yarn), a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and scissors. The 4-ply yarn weight provides a lightweight, drape-friendly fabric ideal for shawl construction.
Pattern Specifications
The tension for this pattern is 7 stitch groups by 7 rows, measuring 10 cm by 10 cm when worked in the pattern repeats. This moderate tension creates a balanced fabric with good structure and definition in the V stitch pattern.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Veronika Cromwell |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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