Zuckerwatte is a Tunisian crochet shawl for mohair yarn.

Zuckerwatte is German for cotton candy.

This shawl is light, soft and airy, just like
cotton candy.

With delicate yarn, a big crochet hook and a lacy stitch pattern you’ll create a cozy and fluffy shawl that caresses your soul.

Zuckerwatte is worked on the bias, starting at one corner and can be finished at any size.

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

Difficulty level:

Advanced beginner, basic knowledge of Tunisian crochet techniques is required.

The pattern contains written instructions and a photo tutorial (6 pages).

Size information

The finished size depends on your type and amount of yarn.

Sample shown on photo 1 is 217 x 90 cm (85 x 35 in), made with 8 balls Woll Butt Primo Sophie.

Required materials

You'll need approx. 500 – 600 m (550 – 650 yds) voluminous yarn like mohair.

• You can use 1 cake of gradient worsted weight mohair yarn, e.g. Woolly Hugs Bobbel Mohair (500 m / 150 gr., 546 yds / 5.29 oz).
• Or you can use lace weight mohair yarn and crochet with two strands held together.
  This offers you endless possibilities in combining your favorite colors.
  You’ll need for example:
• 6 balls of mohair-silk yarn (210 m / 25 gr., 230 yds / 0.88 oz) or

• 6 or 8 balls of mohair-acrylic yarn e.g. Woll Butt Primo Sophie (155 m / 25 gr., 170 yds / 0.88 oz)

• Tunisian hook with cable size 8 mm (US 11/L, UK 0) or suitable for your yarn to achieve a nice drape.

Other information from the author

Please respect the copyright!

This pattern is for private use only. Do not copy, sell translate or distribute in any way. Do not sell products made with this pattern.

If you have questions, feel free to contact me.