Annas Shawl

By Jenny Coombe
A comforting crochet, this shawl was designed as a gift for a friend who was going through a difficult time. Crocheted using 100% wool in a soft heathered pink, this shawl works up fast using simple chains and increases to create a modern lace knit shape. Make one for yourself or for a friend who may just need a little comfort in her life. Finished Size: 45 inches wide (wingspan), 24.5 inches long (preblocking); 52.5 inches wide (wingspan), 33 inches long (post-blocking) Materials: Yarn: 3 Skeins Patons Classic Merino Wool, 233 yards per 3.5 ounce skein, color Woodrose Heather Hook: Size I crochet hook Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends. Blocking wires/supplies for blocking Gauge: 12 sc/17 rows = 4 inches (post-blocking). Make sure you block your swatch the way you will block your shawl for a more accurate gauge. If it isnt draping (too stiff), go up a hook size.
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Body: Row 1: Ch 6. 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, ch 2, skip next ch, sc in next ch (center sc created), ch 2, skip next ch, 2 sc in last ch. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: 2 sc in each of the first 2 sc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, sc in center sc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, 2 sc in each of the last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 3: 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across to last sc before first ch-2 sp, 2 sc in next sc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, sc in center sc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. Rows 4-50: Repeat Row 3, ending on a WS row. Turn. Do NOT Fasten off.
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Special Pattern Stitches: V-Stitch: (Dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch or chain V-Stitch Inc: (Dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch or chain

Lace Section: Row 51 (RS): Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1, here and throughout), (dc, ch 1, dc) in same first sc, *skip next sc, V-Stitch in next sc. Repeat from * across to last 2 sc before first ch-2 sp, skip next sc, V-Stitch Inc in next sc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in center sc (center dc created), ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, V-Stitch Inc in first sc, * skip next sc, V-Stitch in next sc. Repeat from * across to last 2 sc, skip next sc, V-Stitch Inc in last sc. Turn. Row 52 (WS): Ch 4, dc in ch-1 sp of first V-Stitch , V-Stitch in each V-Stitch ch-1 sp across to first ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in center dc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, V-Stitch in each V-stitch ch-1 sp across. Turn Row 53 (RS): Ch 4, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-1 sp of first V-Stitch , VStitch in each V-Stitch ch-1 sp across to last V-Stitch before first ch-2 sp, V-Stitch Inc in ch-1 sp of next V-Stitch , ch 2, skip next ch2 sp, dc in center dc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, V-Stitch Inc in ch-1 sp of first V-Stitch , V-Stitch in each V-stitch ch-1 sp across to last VStitch , V-Stitch Inc in last V-Stitch ch-1 sp. Turn. Row 54-60: Repeat Rows 52 and 53, ending on a WS Row. Row 61 (RS): Ch 4, sl st in ch-1 sp of first V-Stitch , * ch 4, sl st in ch-1 sp of next V-Stitch . Repeat from * across to first ch-2 sp, ch 4, sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 4, sl st in next ch-2 sp, * ch 4, sl st in ch-1 sp of next V-Stitch . Repeat from * across. Fasten off.
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Finishing: Weave in ends using Tapestry hook, weaving them through the stitches themselves, not just the holes. To Block: Wash shawl in mildly hot soapy water, being careful not to agitate. Let soak for 5-10 minutes. Rinse in warm water to remove suds. Damp dry with a towel. Pin shawl out to finished measurements, or to necessary widths/lengths, on blocking boards or other blocking surfaces. Start with the top and bottom center and pin out as far as you can stretch it. Then pin out the tips of the wings, as far as you can stretch them. Pin each Ch-4 loop out. Once it has been all pinned, now the piece has had time to settle a little bit, so take all the pins and stretch it out one last time. This will allow the lace to show beautifully and give you more width/length. Let air dry until completely dry. Unpin and wear!

2011 By Jenny Coombe/Kounting Sheep Designs: kountingsheep.blogspot.com For personal use only. Although this is a free pattern, do not distribute in bulk without written consent of the designer. Do not sell finished items from this pattern. Jenny Coombe/Kounting Sheep Designs 4