BEST FRIENDS SHAWL to Crochet

Design courtesy of Bernat® Design Studio.

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Feminine and lacy openwork stitches set off motifs in this dramatic triangular shawl.
Delicate shell stitches along the edges complete the look.

easy

Finished Size: Length from point to base 34" (86.5 cm)

MATERIALS

Bernat® Cashmeremedium 4
[2.1 ounces, 103 yards
(60 grams, 94 meters) per ball]
#16420 Petal – 7 balls
Crochet hook, size H-8 (5 mm) or size
needed for gauge

GAUGE:

15 sc and 16 rows = 4" (10 cm)
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

SHAWL

Ch 9; join with slip st to first ch to form ring.

Row 1: Ch 7, (dc, ch 4, dc) all in ring.

Row 2: Ch 7, turn; sc in first sp, sc in next dc, sc in next sp, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.

Row 3: Ch 7, turn; sc in first sp, sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next sp, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.

Row 4: Ch 7, turn; sc in first sp, sc in each of next 5 sc, sc in next sp, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.

Row 5: Ch 7, turn; sc in first sp, ch 4, skip next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.

Row 6: Ch 7, turn; sc in first sp, ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp, ch 4, skip next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) twice, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.

Row 7: Ch 7, turn; sc in first sp, (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) twice, ch 4, skip next sc, dc in next sc, (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) 3 times, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.

Row 8: Ch 7, turn; dc in first sp, repeat starts here (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) 3 times, ch 4, skip next dc, sc in next sp, (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) twice, ch 4, skip next sc, dc in next sp repeat ends here, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.

Row 9: Ch 7, turn; sc in first sp, sc in next dc, sc in next sp, repeat starts here (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) 6 times, sc in next dc, sc in next sp repeat ends here, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.

Row 10: Ch 7, turn; sc in first sp, sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next sp, start repeat here (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) 5 times, sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next sp repeat ends here, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.

Row 11: Ch 7, turn; sc in first sp, sc in each of next 5 sc, sc in next sp, repeat starts here (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) 4 times, sc in each of next 5 sc, sc in next sp repeat ends here, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.

Row 12: Ch 7, turn; sc in first sp, ch 4, skip next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, repeat starts here (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) 4 times, ch 4, skip next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc repeat ends here, ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.

Row 13: Ch 7, turn; sc in first sp, ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp, ch 4, skip next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, repeat starts here (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) 5 times, ch 4, skip next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc repeat ends here, (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) twice, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.

Row 14: Ch 7, turn; sc in first sp, (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) twice, ch 4, skip next sc, dc in next sc, repeat starts here (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) 6 times, ch 4, skip next sc, dc in next sc repeat ends here, (ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sp) 3 times, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch: 15 sps. Repeat Rows 8-14 for pattern, 8 times, noting that on next 7 rows instructions from repeat starts here to repeat ends here will be worked twice, on following 7 rows they will be worked 3 times and so on until Shawl will be approximately 29" (73.5 cm) deep: 71 sps. Next Row: Ch 5, turn; sc in first sp, (ch 2, sc in next sp) across to last sp, ch 2, sc in last sp, ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch: 72 sps.

EDGING

Rnd 1: Ch 5, turn; dc in first sp, dc in next sc, ∗ dc in next sp, ch 2, skip next sc, dc in next sp, dc in next sc; repeat from ∗ across to corner loop, (dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in corner loop. Work around side of Shawl as follows: repeat starts here ch 2, skip next sp, dc in next sp, dc in next st, dc in next sp repeat ends here; repeat from repeat starts here to repeat ends here across to sp before corner loop, ch 2, skip next sp, (3 dc,ch 3, 3 dc) in corner loop; repeat from repeat starts here to repeat ends here across to last sp on other side of Shawl, ch 2, skip next sp, (3 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner loop; join with slip st to 3rd ch of turning ch.

Rnd 2: Do not turn; slip st in first ch-2 sp, ch 5, [(dc, ch 2) twice, dc] all in same sp, skip next 3 dc, repeat starts here ∗ [(dc, ch 2) 3 times, dc] all in next sp . shell made; repeat from ∗ across to next corner ch-3 sp, [(dc, ch 2) 5 times, dc] all in next sp . corner shell made repeat ends here; repeat from repeat starts here to repeat ends here 2 times more; join with slip st to 3rd ch of turning ch.

Rnd 3: Slip st in next sp, slip st in next dc, slip st in next sp (center sp of first shell), ch 5, (dc, ch 4, sc in 4th ch from hook . picot made, dc, ch 2, dc) all in same sp, repeat starts here ∗ (dc, ch 2, dc, Picot, dc, ch 2, dc) all in center sp of next shell; repeat from ∗ across to next corner shell, (dc, ch 2, dc, Picot, dc, ch 2, dc) all in 2nd sp of next corner shell, (dc, ch 2, dc, Picot, dc, ch 2, dc) all in 4th sp of corner shell repeat ends here; repeat from repeat starts here to repeat ends here 2 times more; join with slip st to 3rd ch of turning ch; finish off.

Weave in yarn ends.

Roll Shawl in a damp towel for several hours,
then spread out flat, pin into shape and leave
to dry.

ABBREVIATIONS

ch(s) = chain(s)
cm = centimeters
dc = double crochet(s)
mm = millimeters
sc = single crochet(s)
sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)

- work instructions following ∗ as many more times as indicated in addition to the first time.
repeat starts here to repeat ends here - work all instructions from first repeat starts here to second repeat ends here as many times as specified.
( ) or [ ] - work enclosed instructions as many times as specified by the number immediately following or work all enclosed instructions in the stitch or space indicated or contains explanatory remarks.
colon (:) — the number(s) given after a colon at the end of a row or round denotes the number of stitches or spaces you should have on that row or round.

We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work.