The perfect way to add a little pop of color to your summer wardrobe, my Sorbet Summer Shawl is the newest free pattern from Rohn Strong!
Hello Friends!
I love welcoming each of you like that. That’s exactly how I think of each of you. Friends. You bring such positivity and light to my little corner of the world and, for that, I thank you.
Alright, back to the crochet!
I whipped up this shawl some time ago and haven’t had a moment to share it with you! It’s a gorgeous simple shawl using some cotton yarn.
Here in the south, we have the hottest summers known to man and each year they just seem to get hotter. This year is no exception. The truth is, as hot as it gets outside, it gets colder inside.
If you’re like me, that damn A/C unit just chills me right to the bone. So, having a little something to throw around my shoulders is just perfect.
The Design
This design is constructed back and forth using a thinner worsted weight yarn and a larger hook. Increases and decreases form the asymmetrical shape and I worked stripes every few rows to give it a really cool and modern look!
The yarn I chose to use was discontinued between actually making this project and posting this pattern. So, in lieu of that I am just going to share the yarn amounts/yardage with you and you can make the shawl as you wish!
The Pattern
Finished Shawl Size:
Wingspan: About 54in.
Depth: About 20in.
Approximately Materials:
- 3 colors worsted weight cotton yarn (approximately 150yds of each)
- Size US K/6.5mm Crochet Hook
- Stitch Markers
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
Gauge is not essential for this shawl. The most important thing is that the fabric is loose and there is quite a bit of drape.
Shawl
Section 1:
Row 1: Using Color A, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next ch, 2sc in each of the next 2 sts. (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2sc in first st, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc2tog. (6 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, 2sc in each of the last 2 sts. (8 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2sc in first st, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc2tog. (8 sts)
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until working row has 60 sts. End after working a Row 4.
Section 2:
Row 1: Join B with a sc, ch 3, turn, tr in each st across to last 2 sts, 2tr in each of the last 2 sts. (62 sts)
End off B.
Row 2: Join A with a sc, 2sc in first st, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc2tog. (62 sts)
End off A.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the working row has 78 sts. End after working a Row 2.
Section 3:
Row 1: Join B with a sc, ch 3, turn, tr in each st across to last 2 sts, 2tr in each of the last 2 sts. (62 sts)
End off B.
Row 2: Join C with a sc, 2sc in first st, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc2tog. (62 sts)
End off A.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the working row has 86 sts. End after working a Row 2.
Section 4:
Row 1: Join C with a sc, ch 3, turn, tr in each st across to last 2 sts, 2tr in each of the last 2 sts. (88 sts)
End off.
Row 2: Join C with a sc, ch 3, turn, 2tr in first st, tr in each st across to last 2 sts, tr2tog. (88 sts)
End off.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until working row has 94 sts.
Repeat Row 1, once more. (96 sts)
Edging
With RS facing, join A in the last st worked. Working from Left to Right, reverse single crochet in each st across. End off.
Finishing
Block shawl to finished shape. Weave in all ends.
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