Try this amazing crochet Juliette Shawl, a design inspired by delicate spring colors and the joy of easy crafting. This shawl pattern, perfect for upper beginners, combines straightforward stitches with touches of texture and openwork for a piece that is both light and delightfully fuzzy. As you embark on this project, you'll play with color changes and enjoy the simplicity of its construction, resulting in a shawl that's perfect for cool spring evenings or as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Crochet Juliette Shawl Pattern
Let's get you started with the essentials you'll need and guide you through the making process.
Materials:
- Yarn: One cake of Kokonki Merino 630 Hurry Up (50% merino wool, 50% acrylic; 3-ply, 1300 m)
- Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm
- Scissors
Abbreviations (Standard US Terms):
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase
- bp dc: back post double crochet
- magic ring
Making Process:
- Start: Begin with a magic ring.
- Row 1: Chain 3 (counts as 1 dc), then make 2 dc, 2 ch, and another set of 3 dc into the magic ring.
- Row 2 (All Double Crochets): Start with chain 3 (1 dc inc), then 1 dc in each stitch until the middle section (4 dc for this row), at the middle do 2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc all into chain space, continue with 1 dc in each stitch till the last two stitches (again, 4 dc), and end the row with 1 dc inc, 1 dc.
- Rows 3-10: Repeat the instructions from Row 2.
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- Row 11 (Back Post + Holes): Do not add stitches on the edges. Every dc is a bp dc. Start with chain 4, skip one, then 1 bp dc, 1 ch, skip one, repeat till the middle, after the middle, follow the same pattern till the end of the row. The last stitch should be 1 bp dc.
- Row 12 (DC’s Over Holes): Follow the pattern from Row 2, ensuring 1 dc in each chain space to maintain correct stitch count.
- Repeat the pattern: Continue according to the pattern instructions, alternating between all double crochet rows, back post + holes rows, and dc’s over holes accordingly, until you reach Row 68.
- Final Rows: After completing Row 68, proceed with special instructions for the final rows up to Row 71. Which includes a change to single crochets and finishes with a crab stitch edging.
Finish your project by fastening off and securing the end of the yarn. Congratulations, your Juliette Shawl is ready to add elegance and warmth to any outfit or to be given as a cherished gift. Remember, this project might require blocking to achieve its beautiful final shape. Enjoy wearing or gifting your creation, accompanied by the pride of crafting something uniquely handmade.
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