Shape-Shifting Shawl Crochet Pattern Download

Description

Tracy St. John designed this shawl for a friend to wear in her wedding, with buttons and drawstrings at the wrist that convert the shawl into a shrug to free the hands for dancing and cake eating. The quick-to-learn lace pattern goes quickly despite the fine yarn and small hook size. Charming mis-matched vintage shell buttons fulfill the “something old” requirement.

Finished Size: About 16″ wide and 72″ long.
Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Helen’s Lace undyed (50% silk, 50% wool; 1,250 yd [1,142 m]/4 oz [113 g]; ): natural, 2 hanks.
Yarn weight: #1 – Super Fine
Gauge: 2 patt rep and 13 rows = 3″ in flower patt.
Hook: Size 1.75 mm steel hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Fine-yarn needle; sharp embroidery needle; sixteen ½” buttons; 2 yd of 3/8″ wide ribbon; matching sewing thread.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet, Summer 2009