Tunisian Crochet Pattern "Zuckerwatte" Shawl

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.

Difficulty level:

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

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

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.

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.