This pattern is designed to showcase the fabulous colours in a unique skein of hand-dyed sock yarn. One 100g (approximately 400m) skein of 4ply/3ply/fingering/sock weight yarn is all you need to make this lovely asymmetrical shawl. Because the pattern begins with a couple of stitches and gradually increases, you can just keep crocheting until you have used your whole skein of special hand-dyed yarn.

The design uses my favourite linen stitch to produce a reversible crocheted fabric that has a lovely woven effect. Teeth/steps with little picot points along one edge form as the shawl grows.

Gauge/tension is not particularly important for this pattern. You can, of course, use more yarn to make a larger shawl - just carry on crocheting until your shawl is big enough or you run out of yarn. Remember that blocking will make your shawl grow a bit, eliminate any tendency for the edges to roll and make it drape more softly.

This shawl pattern is in clear written form and includes a crochet chart. You can also choose whether to download the pattern written in US terms or UK terms.

I have rated this crochet shawl pattern as being suitable for an advanced beginner, as the pattern involves making picots. (I know picots aren’t for everyone, so if you really dislike making them just leave them out - your shawl will still be beautiful!)

I think this pattern would be enjoyable for any crocheter who is looking for a relaxing project and enjoys the satisfaction of transforming a fabulous hand-dyed skein of sock yarn into a gorgeous accessory.

Finished size: 53”/135cm wide, 11.5”/29.5cm at its deepest point.