We begin this shawl with solid rows of Double Crochet stitches, increasing in certain areas to
establish the shape. This first half of the shawl is interspersed with simple lace rows, to create the
look of a growing heart. We then work our way into the second half of the shawl which is made
up of shell stitches (‘2Dc, 2Ch, 2Dc’, worked into a Chain 2 Space). The shells within the upper,
‘wings’ section widen every 4th row, until we reached the last row. The dramatic outline of these
wider shell stitches gives such an impact on its own, that no border is required to complete it.

Stitch count is noted in brackets at the end of each row. Further information regarding stitch
count is provided within the pattern as you progress. Stitches written in bold font represent the
center stitches of each row.
‘Chain 1 spaces’ are counted as stitches, so if for example you are instructed to make “1dc in
each of the next 10 sts”, this will also include working into chain spaces. Likewise when instructed
to “skip the next 3 sts” this will require you to skip 1Dc, 1Ch, and 1Dc.
The first stitch of every row is created by making a ‘Standing Double Crochet’. If you are
uncomfortable with this stitch, you can replace it with 3Ch, making the last stitch of each row in
the top of the 3Ch accordingly.
This shawl is worked back and forth, so you turn the work at the end of each row, ready to start
the next row. I have addressed this instruction here, rather than write ‘Turn’ at the end of each row
throughout the pattern.
Gauge is actually not too important, however for a shawl measuring 110cms/43” side to side (see
the size guide on page 11), work Rows 1-5 on a 3.5mm/US:E hook (as recommended in boxes
above). After blocking, this swatch should measure approximately 13cm/5” from side to side and
8.5cm/3.4” from starting point to the bottom tip. Adjust hook size if necessary