Introducing Wild Teasel, a crochet pattern for a large asymmetric shawl using two balls of a gradient yarn. You could use any gradient yarn of your choice to make this design……or have a look through your stash. Simple and easy pattern which draws the eyes to the vibrant colours, and the cute tassel fringing finishes it off. Made using basic crochet stitches dc and sc. I designed this pattern to carry the yarn up the sides, so only two ends to weave in and you are finished!
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Peafowl Feathers Crochet Shawl
Peafowl Feathers crochet shawl is triangular crochet shawl with slightly different construction. The pattern starts with a triangle that is worked in round around all three sides. Later the work continues in rows around two sides only to increased the width. The lacy shells border is worked at the end around two sides only. The pattern uses custom made gradient yarn cake but would work well with commercial yarn cakes like Scheepjes or Rico Degrade. It uses 800 m of 3-ply yarn and 4 mm crochet hook.
Omna Shawl
Cosy, squishy and huge, this free pattern for a crochet shawl makes a lovely crochet blanket scarf to add style to your winter outfits. Wear it as a wrap around your shoulders, or as a cosy scarf to drape around your neck to keep those cold winds at bay. Measurements: 70in (178cm) length x 18in (46cm) wide - without fringing The pattern is an easy design. The first few rows require concentration, but I have included step by step photos to help the process. I used 2 balls of King Cole Curiosity yarn to make my shawl, but any DK weight yarn would work as well. Gradient cake yarns makes a gorgeous wrap, and only a few threads to weave in! I included the multiples for the pattern, so you can make your shawl any width you choose.
Crax Gradient Shawl
The Crax Gradient Shawl will allow you to create a large crochet shawl with fascinating mosaic crochet design using your favourite gradient yarn. Crax Gradient Shawl is a generously sized shawl worked sideways on the bias, from one tip to the opposite edge. The compination of asymmetric triangle shaping and mosaic colorwork using a gradient yarn makes this pattern a great project for those of you looking to expand your crochet skills. Although the pattern is written in one size, it could be easily made larger or smaller by adding or omitting pattern repeats. The shifting colors keep the work interesting. Team up your favourite gradient yarn (self-striping yarn) with a contrasting solid and create this intriguing Crax Gradient Shawl. The pattern uses US crochet terminology and includes step-by-step mosaic crochet tutorial.
Florentina Shawl
Florentina is a light and delicate Crochet Lace Triangle Shawl made in a beautiful gradient yarn. This pretty shawl works up quickly with an easy 2-row repeat pattern. Add a small fringe for a stylish touch! Blocking is recommended to open up the stitches in the lace pattern, creating a diaphanous airy shawl. The pattern looks so lovely in a gradient cake yarn but 2 skeins of any fingering weight yarn from your stash would also look beautiful - you can get creative with the way you use the colours! The pattern will work with any weight yarn and matching crochet hook. Once you have the pattern repeat established, you can stop when your shawl is big enough, or you run out of yarn.
Borlotto Shawl
"This is an adult sized crochet shawl. It's worked in one piece in the triangle shape and uses repeating pattern rows to give a great texture a simple way. This is a great project for a newish crocheter looking to expand their knowledge slightly. It uses only 3 stitches to achieve a great look. This is designed to use 2 balls of yarn, but the same effect of stripes could be made using cake yarn too. With the 2 balls of yarn listed this shawl measures 42 cm x 111 cm, but could easily be made bigger or smaller. This is an easy to intermediate crochet pattern, the techniques you will need to know are (US terms) Double crochet, skipping stitches, chain stitches, and the mini bean stitch (Fully explained)."
