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Inspiration
The Migrations Shawl is inspired by Migrations from Charlotte McConaghy, a novel that tells the story of how far people are willing to go to find what they are looking for. For some, it is about arriving. For others, it is about letting go or even fleeing an unwanted reality, all set against the backdrop of the great migration of Arctic Terns. I have translated this inspiration in tangible stitches, such as feather and ripple shapes.

Stitches and techniques
The shawl is worked sideways in three sections: 1 – Ripple stitch pattern using back loop dc and dc2tog, 2 – overlay crochet feather pattern using fptr and fptr2tog, 3 – Filet crochet wave pattern using dc.

The shawl is worked in two colors, mixing the two in the middel section, using a color change technique that will require no extra ends to sew in.

Testers have deemed this pattern intermediate level, due to the overlay crochet feather section.

Yarn, Hook and Notions
Scheepjes Stone Washed (regular, not XL), 130m/50g:
Color A: 4 x 828 Larimar (175g used)
Color B: 4 x 815 Green Agate (174g used)

• 4 mm crochet hook (or size to obtain gauge)

• Darning needle, thread clippers and 24 markers.

About the Pattern and Masterclass

Pattern

The pattern comes in written instructions (US terms), a photo tutorial for all the tricky bits and full charts for each section. I also offer a printer friendly version if you want to save paper <3

Masterclass

As a Plyful exclusive I will teach a masterclass about mastering overlay crochet and long stitches, so you can create them with ease and they look amazing <3

What is Plyful?
Plyful is a crafting community that is passionate about elevating crochet, creating a supportive community, and providing valuable learning resources for its members. They offer high quality crochet patterns every month. Plus behind the scenes interviews with the featured designer of that month and a masterclass around different subjects, such as tailoring crochet clothing to fit your body or mastering the short row slip stitch technique. Among so many other things.

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When will the pattern be available?
Pattern release: April 1st as a Plyful exclusive

Behind the scenes interview: April 4

Masterclass mastering overlay crochet and long stitches: April 11

The pattern was tested in English. Please contact me via email if you have found an error, or if you need help with the pattern. aspoonfulofyarn@hotmail.com