Pink Lavender

Pink Lavender Crochet Shawl by Jan Power

What is Being Made

Pink Lavender is a shallow, asymmetric crochet shawl designed by Jan Power. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished shawl measuring 42 inches (107 cm) along its longest edge. The asymmetric construction and shallow depth make it an elegant accessory suitable for layering or draping.

Construction Method and Design Features

The shawl employs a textured border that is created as-you-go, meaning the decorative edging develops simultaneously with the main body of the piece rather than being added afterward. This construction approach streamlines the finishing process and ensures seamless integration of the border with the shawl structure. The pattern uses a straightforward two-row repeat, which provides visual interest and texture while remaining manageable for intermediate-level crocheters.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques

Pink Lavender incorporates a variety of post stitches and specialty techniques to create its textured appearance. The stitch vocabulary includes:

• Double crochet (dc) – the foundational stitch used throughout the pattern
• Front post double crochet (fpdc) – creates raised texture by working around the post of stitches from previous rows
• Back post double crochet (bpdc) – adds dimensional texture by working behind post stitches
• Back post double crochet increase (bpdcInc) – increases shaping while maintaining the textured aesthetic
• Front post single crochet (fpsc) – provides lighter texture variation
• Double crochet two together (dc2tog) – used for decreasing stitches to shape the asymmetric silhouette
• Shell stitch – a specialty stitch that creates scalloped or fan-like texture elements
• Chain (ch) and chain spaces (ch-sp) – foundational techniques for creating openwork and shaping

Yarn and Materials

The sample shown in the pattern is crocheted with Townhouse Yarns Fade St 4 Ply in the Hushabye colorway. This yarn is fingering weight, composed of 70% Superwash Merino and 30% Silk, offering a luxurious blend with practical washability. One 100-gram skein containing 400 meters of yarn is required to complete the shawl.

The pattern notes that while the sample uses fingering weight yarn, crocheters are encouraged to experiment with their favorite fingering weight skein or to try different yarn weights entirely, allowing for customization based on personal preference and stash.

Hook Size and Gauge

A 4.00 mm crochet hook is recommended, though the pattern advises using whichever hook size is needed to achieve the specified gauge. The target gauge is 19 double crochet stitches over 4 inches (10 centimeters) when measured in the appropriate stitch pattern. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished dimensions and drape of the shawl.

Skill Level

Pink Lavender is rated as an intermediate difficulty project. While the two-row repeat is straightforward, the use of post stitches and specialty techniques requires familiarity with crochet fundamentals and the ability to work dimensional stitches with consistency. This project is well-suited for crocheters who have completed several basic projects and are ready to expand their technical skills.