The open stitch patterns of this shawl are perfect for showing off colourful variegated yarns. Classic mesh stitch combined with a decorative fan-shaped edging make for a pretty and feminine finish.
MATERIALS
• Mirasol Hachito (80% wool/20% nylon; 175m/192yds per 50g/1¾oz skein) 4ply-weight yarn
3 x 50g (1¾oz) balls in shade 009 Bouquet
• 5mm (US H/8) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
62cm (24½in) deep x 152cm (60in) wide
TENSION
12dtr and 5 rows to measure 10cm (4in)
ABBREVIATIONS
See page 9.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Picot: Work 2ch and sl st in first ch.
FOR THE SHAWL
Foundation: Using yarn A and 5mm (US H/8) hook, make a magic ring. Work 5ch (counts as 1dtr and 1ch), *1dtr, 1ch into ring; rep from * twice more, 1dtr into ring. Draw up tightly to conceal the hole and create a small half-moon shape with 5 sts. Turn and continue in rows as follows:
Row 1: 4ch (counts as 1dtr throughout), 1dtr in same st, 1ch, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in next st, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1ch, 1dtr in next st and place marker in the st to indicate centre spine, 1ch, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in next st, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1ch, 2dtr in last st, turn. (11 sts and 4 ch-sps)
Row 2: 4ch, 1dtr in same st, 1ch, 1dtr in next st, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in each of next 3 sts, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1ch, 1dtr in marked st, move marker, 1ch, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in each of next 3 sts, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in next st, 1ch, 2dtr in last st, turn.
Row 3: 4ch, 1dtr in same st, 1ch, 1dtr in next st, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in each st to marked st, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1ch, 1dtr in marked st, move marker, 1ch, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in each st to last 2 sts, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in next st, 1ch, 2dtr in last st, turn.
Row 3 sets pattern.
Continue in pattern as set until you have worked a total of 26 rows including the foundation row, and shawl measures approx. 51cm (20in) deep.
Make it yours
Really show off the pretty fan border of this design by working the main section of the shawl in a variegated yarn and contrasting it with a solid colour for the lace edging.
FOR THE EDGING
Row 1: 4ch (counts as 1 dtr throughout), 1dtr in same st, 1ch, 1dtr in next st, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dc in next st, *1ch, miss 4 sts, [1dtr, (2ch, 1dtr) 4 times] in next st (fan created), 1ch, miss 4 sts, 1dc in next st; rep from * to 3 sts before marked st, 1ch, miss 3 sts and ch-sp, work [1dtr, (2ch, 1dtr) 9 times] into marked st (centre fan created), remove marker, 1ch, miss ch-sp and 3 sts, 1dc in next st, **1ch, miss 4 sts, [1dtr, (2ch, 1dtr) 4 times] in next st (fan created), 1ch, miss 4 sts, 1dc in next st; rep from ** to last ch-sp, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in next st, 1ch, 2dtr in last st, turn.
Row 2: 4ch, 1dtr in same st, 1ch, 1dtr in next st, 1dtr in ch-sp, 2ch, 1dtr in dc, 2ch, *miss first dtr of fan, 1tr in first 2ch-sp of fan, 3ch, miss next dtr and 2ch-sp, 1dc in next dtr (central dtr of fan), 3ch, miss 2ch-sp and dtr, 1tr in last 2ch-sp in fan, 2ch, 1dtr in dc, 2ch; rep from * to centre fan, miss first dtr of centre fan, 1tr in first 2ch-sp of centre fan, 3ch, 1dc in third dtr of centre fan, 2ch, 1dc in fifth dtr of centre fan, 1ch, 1dc in sixth dtr of centre fan, 2ch, 1dc in eighth dtr of centre fan, 3ch, 1tr in last 2ch-sp of centre fan, **2ch, 1dtr in dc, 2ch, miss first dtr of fan, 1tr in first 2ch-sp of fan, 3ch, miss next dtr and 2ch-sp, 1dc in next dtr (central dtr of fan), 3ch, miss 2ch-sp and dtr, 1tr in last 2ch-sp in fan; rep from ** to last dc, 2ch, 1dtr in dc, 2ch, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in next st, 1ch, 2dtr in last st, turn.
Row 3: 4ch, 1dtr in same st, 1ch, 1dtr in next st, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in each of next 2 sts, 2ch, 1dc in dtr, 2ch, *1dc in tr, 1ch, [1dtr, (2ch, 1dtr) 4 times] in next dc, 1ch, 1dc in next tr, 2ch, 1dc in dtr, 2ch; rep from * to centre fan, 1dc in next tr, 1ch, [1dtr, (2ch, 1dtr) twice] in first dc of centre fan, [2ch, 1dtr] 3 times in second dc of centre fan, [2ch, 1dtr] 3 times in third dc, [2ch, 1dtr] 3 times in fourth dc, 1ch, 1dc in next tr, 2ch, 1dc in dtr, 2ch, **1dc in tr, 1ch, [1dtr, (2ch, 1dtr) 4 times] in next dc, 1ch, 1dc in next tr, 2ch, 1dc in dtr, 2ch; rep from ** to 2 sts before last ch-sp, 1dtr in each of next 2 sts, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in next st, 1ch, 2dtr in last st, turn.
Row 4: 4ch, 1dtr in same st, 1ch, 1dtr in next st, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in each of next 4 sts, 1dc in ch-sp, *8ch, 1dc in third dtr of fan, 8ch, [1dc in next dc, 2ch] twice, 1dc in next dc; rep from * to centre fan, 8ch, 1dc in third dtr of centre fan, 8ch, 1dc in seventh dtr of centre fan, 8ch, 1dc in tenth dtr of centre fan, **8ch, [1dc in next dc, 2ch] twice, 1dc in next dc, 8ch, 1dc in third dtr of fan; rep from * to last 2ch-sp, 8ch, 1dc in last 2ch-sp, 1dtr in each of next 4 sts, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in next st, 1ch, 2dtr in last st, turn.
Row 5: 4ch, 1dtr in same st, 1ch, 1dtr in next st, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in next 4 sts, 3ch, miss 2 sts, 1dc in dc, *[7dc, picot, 6dc] in next 8ch-sp, 1dc in dc, [7dc, picot, 6dc] in next 8ch-sp, [1dc in next dc, 2ch] twice, 1dc in next dc; rep from * to centre fan, at centre: ([7dc, picot, 6dc] in next 8ch-sp, 1dc in next dc) 4 times, **[1dc in next dc, 2ch] twice, 1dc in next dc, [7dc, picot, 6dc] in next 8ch-sp, 1dc in dc, [7dc, picot, 6dc] in next 8ch-sp; rep from ** to last dc, 1dc in dc, 3ch, miss 2 sts, 1dtr in next 4 sts, 1dtr in ch-sp, 1dtr in next st, 1ch, 2dtr in last st. Fasten off.
MAKING UP AND FINISHING
Weave in all loose ends and block to measurements.
Tips
Locking stitch markers are a great way to help keep track of the shaping as you work this pattern.
Y
The lace design of this stitch benefits greatly from being blocked after finishing. Take time to carefully block your work, paying particular attention to the fan border, which will open up the stitches and give a professional finish.