A beautiful crochet shawl, designed by Birgit Freyer.

With this pattern, you can crochet a beautiful shawl. It is worked from the middle of the neckline. Due to its crescent shape, it rests nicely on the shoulders.

The pattern showcases the colourways of gradient or variegated yarns beautifully. The use of front post double (UK: treble) crochet creates lovely plastic effects.

The pattern also contains a photo tutorial on how to work front post double (UK: treble) crochet.

Crochet pattern with crochet charts. Contains both US and UK terminology.

What skills are you going to need and what will you get

The pattern contains 5 pages DIN A4 in a pdf file with a photo of the finished shawl, a schematic drawing, crochet charts, a photo tutorial and explanations.

The difficulty level of the pattern is 3 (of 5).

Required skills:

• working from crochet charts
• Basic stitches (US): chain stitches, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet
• Basic stitches (UK): chain stitches, double crochet, treble crochet, double treble
• Front post double (UK: treble) crochet (tutorial included)
• Magic Ring (can be replaced by chain stitches)

Size information

65 x 180 cm / 25.5 x 71 in (variable)

What material will you need

Yarn: variegated or gradient fingering weight (the original shawl was made of Schoppel Zauberball)
Yardage: approximately 800 m (875 yd), depending on size
Crochet Hook: 4.0 to 4.5 mm (US size G/6 to 7, UK size 8 to 7)

Notions: scissors, tapestry needle.

Other information from the author

Have fun with your needlework!

This pattern is for your personal use only. All rights remain with the designer.