A comforting crochet, this shawl was designed as a gift for a friend who was going through a difficult time. Anna’s Shawl was the very first crochet pattern I ever published, and to date, it’s been my most popular. The simple yet elegant shawl works great in a variety of yarns. I have crocheted samples using both a commercial yarn option (Lion Brand Mandala) and a luxury yarn option (Bay Street Yarn) for this updated version of the pattern. This shawl works up fast using simple chains and increases to create a modern triangle shape. Make one for yourself or for a friend who may just need a little comfort in their life. This pattern is also the sister pattern to Anna’s Cowl.

SIZE
29”/74 cm long (down center spine) and 66”/168 cm wide (wingspan)

GAUGE
11 hdc and 10 rows = 4”/10 cm, not blocked commercial sample/blocked luxury sample

HOOK

• US size J hook (6 mm)
• Or size needed to obtain gauge

YARN

• Commercial Yarn Option: Lion Brand Mandala Yarn (100% acrylic, 5.3 oz/150 grams, 590 yards/540 meters per skein) 2 skeins in color “Chimera”

• Luxury Yarn Option: Bay Street Yarns (3 ply Sport, 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 328 yards/X meters, 3.5 oz/100 grams) 2 skeins in color “Gesso”

• Or similar size 2 fine sport weight yarn in color of choice, approximately 656 yards/600 meters of yarn.