Fiesta is a comfy crochet shawl with a brightly colored edge border for pizazz. The border is easier than it appears, and a great use of odds and ends!

Who doesn’t like a nice shawl? Whether for warmth, comfort, prayer or fashion, there’s something special about wrapping up… especially when handmade.

Quite easy, and crochets faster than you’d expect, thanks to the top-down construction to keep things interesting.

Try another color theme, subtract colors, or use a variegated yarn for the body for an entirely different look!

Skill: confident beginner

Size: 25 x 68”

Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn can be used, though nothing with stiffness.
Sample shown in SMC Northern with Wool, Plymouth Encore, and Lion Brand Wool-Ease. Berroco Vintage is another choice

Body – tan 436-450 yards

Stripes – pink 24 yds, turquoise 15 yds, yellow 16 yds, blue 27 yds, red 28 yds, plum purple 20 yds, pink, 20 yds, green 26 yds, purple 27 yds, orange 22 yds, rose 15 yds, pale yellow 17 yds, bright blue 29 yds, pink 30 yes

Hook: US H/8 (5mm), or size needed for gauge

Gauge: 12-12.5 sts & 8 rows = 4” in double crochet