Lisa Naskrent’s Ethereal Shawl Collection

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Lisa Naskrent’s Ethereal Shawl Collection

For several years now, Lisa Naskrent has occasionally graced the pages of Interweave Crochet with ethereal, innovative shawls. Her Dahlia Shawl and Midsummer’s Night Shawl are among the top ten readers’ favorites of all Interweave Crochet designs. Her stitchwork is brilliant; evoking the thing she is creating-for instance, in the Dragonfly Shawl, extended Solomon’s knots flitter across the shawl like dragonflies in flight. Engage your hook with these wonderful shawl designs.

See what’s inside this collection:

Dahlia Shawl Crochet Pattern
Digital Pattern

After establishing the first ten rows of this pattern, you can take this project with its four-row repeat to waiting rooms and ball games – it’s that easy. But once you get to that fabulous border, you’ll want to spend some quality time with the chart on page 24. The alpaca, silk, and cashmere blend of the hand-dyed Manos del Uruguay Lace gives this shawl an ethereal beauty that is a joy to wear.

Finished Size: 70″ wide and 35″ tall.
Gauge: Rows 1-5 = about 4¼” wide (from corner to corner), 2″ tall (from marked middle straight down to Row 1), 3″ along side of triangle (from middle point to corner), unblocked.
Needles: Size G/6 (4.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle; st marker (m).
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Lace (70% baby alpaca, 25% silk, 5% cashmere; 439 yd [401 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; ): L2103 rosetta pink, 3 hanks. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Yarn Weight: #0 – Lace
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Spring 2011

Dragonfly Shawl Crochet Pattern
Digital Pattern

Just like the dragonfly that creates a symphony of elegance with a dance in flight, this shawl emulates that harmony through variances in stitch density coupled with an edging of webbed lace and pointed winged scallops – an extraordinary heirloom quality piece your family will treasure for years to come.

Finished Size: About 32″ long and 60″ wide, blocked.
Yarn: Jade Sapphire Lacey Lamb (100% extrafine lambswool; 825 yd [754 m]/2 oz [60 g]; ): #115, 2 balls.
Yarn weight: #0 – Lace.
Gauge: 3 sh, 5 SMK plus 3 ch-5 sps, and 13 rows = 4″ before blocking.
Hook: Size D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker (m).
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Winter 2008

Bouquet Stole Crochet Pattern
Digital Pattern

This stole is casual enough to wear with a pair of jeans, yet formal enough for that special event. The solid, thin border brings a perfect harmony between the flowers of the body and the leaf edging, resulting in a striking work of art.

Finished Size: About 19 ½” wide and 72″ long.
Yarn: Halcyon Yarn Block Island Blend (35% hemp, 35% cotton, 30% rayon; 1400 yd [1280 m]/16 oz [454 g]; ): #115 pink, 1 cone.
Yarn weight: #3 – Light.
Gauge: 2 flowers = 3 ¼” in main body patt from tip to tip of outer top petals; height of one flower = about 11?4″ from tip of top petal to tip of bottom petal on same side. Gauge is measured before washing, drying, or blocking. Smooth swatch out to make sts lie flat without stretching fabric.
Hook: Size E/4 (3.50 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: 4 removable stitch markers (m); yarn needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Spring 2008.

Midsummer’s Night Shawl Crochet Pattern
Digital Pattern

With its dreamy diaphanous structure, this shawl is like looking at the summer sky through leafy treetops. Worked in Malabrigo lace, this shawl features treble clusters grouped together like petals throughout the body and lacy peaks punctuating the rich border. Crocheted in a four-row repeat that’s easy to master, this dream could be yours.

Finished Size: About 70″ wide and 35″ tall.
Yarn: Malabrigo Lace (100% baby merino; 470 yd [430 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; ): #98 tuareg, 3 hanks.
Yarn Weight: #0 – Lace
Hook: Size G/6 (4.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle; 4 stitch markers (m); scraps of yarn.
Gauge: Before blocking, smooth out Rows 1-5 and measure with yarn relaxed naturally: 6¾” from corner to corner; 4″ tall from center ring of Row 1 to center tip of Row 5. Gauge is not critical.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Summer 2010

Inspiration Stole Crochet Pattern
Digital Pattern

Dreamed up in a flash, this complex stole couples a basic body pattern with rich edging for a swath of loveliness that drapes in many ways. Wrap it multiple times, or drape it across your shoulders and pin it in place. Crocheted in fine yarn, this stole makes an elegant gift or a wonderful treat for yourself.

Finished Size: About 65″ wide, 16″ long after blocking.
Yarn: Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud Lace (100% baby alpaca; 440 yd [402 m]/1¾ oz [50 g];): waltz heather, 3 hanks.
Yarn Weight: #0 – Lace
Hook: Size G/6 (4.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle; st markers (m).
Gauge: First 10 rows, 2 fans and 2 clusters = about 6″ wide by 1½” tall (unblocked). Gauge is not critical but will affect finished size.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Winter 2011