Tuch Relief Hexe 2

Tuch Relief Hexe 2 Crochet Shawl Pattern

Project Overview

The Tuch Relief Hexe 2 is a triangular shawl design created by Pan-Design, crafted using crochet techniques. This downloadable PDF pattern is suitable for crocheters with intermediate skill levels who are comfortable working with relief stitches and shaping techniques.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a triangular shawl (Dreieckstuch in German), designed to be worn as a versatile accessory. The shawl features a geometric construction that begins from a central point and expands outward, creating a classic triangular silhouette ideal for layering or draping.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Tuch Relief Hexe 2 incorporates several important crochet techniques that contribute to its textured appearance and intermediate difficulty level:

• Relief stitches – The pattern prominently features both front relief trebles (vorderes Reliefstäbchen) and back relief trebles (hinteres Reliefstäbchen), which create dimensional texture by working around the posts of previous stitches rather than into the tops
• Magic ring construction – The shawl begins with a magic ring (or alternative chain circle) as the foundation for the triangular shape
• Incremental increases – Structured increases are worked throughout to expand the shawl from the center outward
• Chain spaces – Decorative chain-space gaps are incorporated between stitch groups to add openness and visual interest

Stitches and Abbreviations

The pattern uses standard German crochet abbreviations and the following key stitches:

• StgLm (Steigeluftmaschen) – Turning chain stitches that serve as replacement trebles
• Stb (Stäbchen) – Treble crochet stitches, the primary structural stitch
• Lm (Luftmasche) – Chain stitches
• vRlfStb (vorderes Reliefstäbchen) – Front relief trebles
• hRlfStb (hinteres Reliefstäbchen) – Back relief trebles
• Km – Slip stitch (used for joining)
• M (Masche) – Stitch

Materials Required

This shawl pattern requires approximately 800 meters of 4-ply yarn. The designer's example was worked in Bobbel Twirls Cotton, a 4-ply cotton yarn that showcases the relief stitch texture beautifully. Crocheters may substitute any 4-ply weight yarn of their choice, adjusting needle size as needed to achieve the desired drape and finished dimensions.

Pattern Structure

The pattern begins with a magic ring or chain circle foundation and progresses through sequential rows. Early rows establish the triangular framework with evenly spaced increases and chain spaces. The relief stitch elements are introduced to create the textured, dimensional quality that defines this design. Rows are worked back and forth in a flat construction, with turning chains and slip stitches managing the shaping.