Do your favorite everyday outfits need a pop of style? Instead of reaching for a new statement necklace or even a colorful belt, consider including A Simple Crochet Shawl. The shawl is stylish and warm, and can be worn over a cocktail dress, your favorite sundress, or even jeans and a T-shirt. You'll feel dressed up while meeting friends for brunch or even while browsing at your favorite farmer's market. This crochet pattern is easy to make, so you could create it within a weekend. Don't be surprised if your friends want you to crochet a shawl for them, too!
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Weekend Comfort Cowl Pattern
The weekend comfort cowl pattern says it all. Crochet this snugly cowl in a weekend. This is a cowl that can be completed quickly with lovely results.The cowl is really a cross between a cowl and a shawlette pattern. Weekends just call for easy fashion and this weekend comfort cowl will create a statement with ease. Weekend Fashion This cowl is a bit longer and wider than I normally make for a cowl. However, this allows for greater style flexibility. Treat yourself to a day of rest and relaxation. Great addition to any woman's fall wardrobe. One Skein Crochet Project Yes, this can be made in a weekend and you can use up that one skein of yarn that is begging for just the right project.
Big Sky Shawl
Life is often hard, and even the clearest skies have clouds sometimes. And as crocheters, we can make it better. One way is by making prayer or comfort shawls for those who need an extra hug, and to feel our love. The Big Sky Shawl was designed with this idea in mind - while maintaining a sense of style. The Big Sky Shawl is made with Lion Brand Homespun, a favorite yarn for those crafting for others. It's warm, soft, and the yarn creates the texture - which means simple stitches shine. And the Big Sky Shawl does indeed use simple stitches, so almost anyone can make this easy crochet prayer shawl pattern! The colors I used for the Big Sky Shawl are Montana Sky and Clouds - appropriate, no? Streaks of gray cut through the blue sky, but there is more blue than gray, to remind us of the bright times to come. The shaping creates a triangular shawl that's more V shaped than anything, with corners that wrap easily around the shoulders to stay in place. And it doesn't just help the person you give it to - it helps you too! Studies have shown time and again how crocheting improves our mental health, making this an excellent way to help others while you help yourself. You can wear the Big Sky shawl across the shoulders as a standard shawl, or wrapped around the neck with the point in front - either way, the optional tassels on the points help keep it where you put it. It's only 20 rows long (plus a couple rounds for the border), so you can whip one up in a just a few evenings.
The Everyday Shawl
I designed this shawl to be stylish, yet cozy. The perfect everyday shawl to wrap yourself up in - whether heading out to the mall, office, or dinner with friends. This pattern is great if you are new to crocheting shawls/wraps. Its worked from the top down in a triangular shape, repeating the same four rows until you have reached the desired length. I've even included a short video to demonstrate the stitch pattern if you prefer to learn visually.
The Granite Cape
Although it is called The Granite Cape, this beautiful pattern is anything but rigid. So named for the granite stitch (which you might know as the moss stitch), this crochet cape features a beautiful design as well as elegance and sophistication. The stylish collar instantly dresses up any outfit that you wear with the crochet cape, so go ahead and throw this on over a pair of jeans and a T-shirt before meeting your friends for brunch next weekend. This cape will also be the perfect accompaniment to your little black dress or similar dressy outfit this fall and winter.
Ombre Shawl
Varying widths of off white, grey and black come together to work up this Ombre Shawl, producing a gorgeous blend of color. As the designer says, "this is definitely not your granny's shawl! The gorgeous stitch texture and modern striping help this shawl pair just as easily with your favorite pair of jeans as it does over a little black dress, and it can be easily customized to any size you like." This shawl is perfect for summer nights, when the temperatures drop without the sun, and can easily be worn into the fall as a light layering piece. If neutral shades aren't your style, work this crochet shawl up with shades of your favorite color, or mix and match hues to create a shawl that's uniquely you.
