Lovely Floral Crochet Lace Shawl
This elegant floral lace shawl is perfect for dressing up any outfit or for keeping warm on cool evenings. The delicate flower motifs and open design create a stunning accessory that is both beautiful and versatile. Ideal for gifting or adding a touch of sophistication to your wardrobe.
Lovely Floral Crochet Lace Shawl
Materials:
- Yarn: Fingering weight yarn, approximately 400 yards (365 meters) in dark green.
- Crochet Hook: Size D/3 (3.25 mm)
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends
Gauge: 22 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in the flower lace pattern. To measure gauge, make a small swatch of 20 stitches and 10 rows. Measure over a flat area to see if your gauge matches.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
- rep: repeat
- *[...]*: instructions between asterisks are to be repeated as directed
Instructions:
- Foundation Row: Ch 81.
- Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from hook, *ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last ch. (This creates the foundation lace.)
- Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), turn, *ch 2, in next sp (between dcs), work 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc; repeat from * across, ending with 1 dc in the top of the turning ch from previous row.
- Row 3: Ch 3, turn. Work a dc in each dc across, ch 2, turn. (This creates a solid row.)
- Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
- Row 5: Repeat Row 3.
- Row 6: Ch 3, turn, work one dc in each dc across, ch 4, turn. (This adds a border.)
- Row 7: Ch 3, in the first sp, work 1 dc, *ch 2, skip 1 dc; repeat from * across, ending with 1 dc in last ch. (This forms the flower pattern.)
- Rows 8-15: Repeat Rows 2-7 three more times for a total of four flower sections.
- Final Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each dc and st across to finish the border. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Finishing: Block your shawl by gently stretching it to open the floral lace design. You can pin it out to achieve a nice shape. Weave in any remaining yarn ends with your yarn needle for a neat finish.
Optional Variations: You can change the color of the yarn for different seasons or events, or add beads to the center of each flower for a touch of sparkle!
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