The Squirreltail shawl features modular sections worked Log-Cabin-style in varying stitch patterns, outlined with a striking embellishment technique that loops tall stitches together for a beautifully textural result. The braided-look embellishment rows, together with a rich edging of treble fans, evoke the wild grass for which the pattern is named.

Squirreltail is suitable for solids, tonals, or long gradients. Choose a fingering or sportweight yarn.

The pattern is 19 pages long and includes written instructions, charts, illustrations, link to a videotutorial, and extensive tips for customizing your shawl size.

Stitches Used
Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, extended double crochet, treble crochet, extended treble crochet, extended-in-the-middle double treble crochet

Sample Finished Size (after blocking)
Small Version (gradient yarn): 52” (132 cm) top edge x 25½” (65 cm) at deepest point
Large Version (grey): 68” (173 cm) top edge x 31” (79 cm) at deepest point

Yarn Requirements
Fingering or sport weight yarn:
Small Version, approx. 875 yards (800 m)
Large Version, approx. 1310 yards (1200 m)
(More yarn required for a bigger shawl)

Hooks & Notions
Choose a hook size appropriate for your yarn weight
Stitch markers, yarn needle

Yarn/Amount/Hook Used in Samples
Small Version: Hobbii Azalea (52% cotton, 48% acrylic, 875 yds/800 m per 200 gm), color 07 Berry Rose; sample used approx.197 gm (862 yds) total; (110 gm for body, 87 gm for Final Braid Row and edging)
Large Version: Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon, 437 yds/400 m per 100 gm), color 5742 Silver Grey; sample used approx. 286 gm (1251 yds) total; (175 gm for body, 111 gm for Final Braid Row, edging, and top edging)
Both versions: US F/5 (3.75mm) hook

Gauge
Gauge is not important for this project.

Thanks for viewing, and happy crocheting!