One Skein Wonder

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One Skein Wonder

This is the perfect project for using that special skein you bought, just cos you loved it. Or you can use more than one skein for a larger shawl. In fact, any weight, any hook size would work. Go for it and enjoy xx

Materials

One 100g Skein of any hand dyed sock yarn

Yarn used in this project: Jellybeans Yarns hand dyed sock yarn

Shade used: rose gold

Yarn Weight: fingering/4 ply

Yarn Fibre: Merino wool 75% / Nylon 25%

100g skein: 366m/400yds

4mm hook

A bias triangle worked from the point, increasing stitches on one side only.

This pattern is very adaptable and can be used again and again, you could choose any yarn weight, any hook size and make it as big or as small as you wish.

Measurements

Before Blocking 59cm x 132cm After Blocking 74cm x 169cm

Tension

10cm = 6 rows/ 3.5 fan patterns

Abbreviations

htr = UK half treble crochet (US half double crochet)

dtr = UK double treble (US treble)

tr = UK treble crochet (US double)

ch = chain

prev = previous

beg = beginning

sp = space

ch-1sp = chain space made up of one chain

START

Row 1: Ch 5, (dtr, ch 1, dtr) into 1st ch. TURN

Row 2: Ch 3 (count as dc now and throughout), skip ch-1sp and next dtr, (dtr, ch1, 2dtr) in

last dtr (5th of starting 5ch from prev row). TURN

Row 3: Ch 4 (count dtr now and throughout), dtr in first dtr, ch 1, htr in next dtr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp and next dtr, (dtr, ch1, dtr) in last tr (the last st is the 3rd of beginning ch3 from prev row now and throughout). TURN.

Row 4: Ch 3, skip ch-1sp, dtr, and next ch-1sp, (dtr, ch1, dtr, ch1, dtr) in htr, skip ch-1sp and next dtr, dtr in last dtr (the last st is the 4th of beginning ch4 from prev row now and throughout) TURN.

Row 5: Ch 4, (dtr, ch 1, dtr) in first dtr, ch 1, skip next dtr and ch-1sp, htr in next dtr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp and next dtr, (dtr, ch1, dtr) in last tr. TURN.

Row 6: Ch 3, skip ch-1sp, next dtr, and next ch-1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in htr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch-1sp, htr in next dtr, ch 1, 2 dtr in last dtr. TURN.

Row 7: Ch 4, skip next dtr, and ch-1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in htr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch-1sp, htr in next dtr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp and next dtr, (dtr, ch 1, dtr) in last tr. TURN.

Row 8: Ch 3, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch-1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in htr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch-1sp, htr in next dtr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp and next dtr, (dtr, ch 1, 2 dtr) in last dtr. TURN.

Row 9: Ch 4, dtr in first dtr, ch 1, htr in next dtr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp, skip next dtr and next ch- 1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in htr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp , next dtr and next ch-1sp, htr in next dtr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp and next dtr, (dtr, ch 1, dtr) in last tr. TURN.

Row 10: Ch 3, skip ch-1sp, next dtr, and next ch-1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in htr, *ch 1, skip next dtr and next ch-1sp, htr in next dtr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr, and next ch-1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in htr, repeat from * until last ch-1sp and 2 dtr, skip ch-1sp and next dtrt, dtr in last dtr. TURN

Row 11: Ch 4, (dtr, ch 1, dtr) in first dtr, ch 1, skip next dtr and ch-1sp, htr in next dtr, *ch 1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch-1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in htr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch-1sp, htr in next dtr, repeat from * until last ch-1sp and 2 dtr, ch 1, skip ch- 1sp and next dtr, (dtr, ch 1, dtr) in last tr. TURN.

Row 12: Ch 3, skip ch-1sp, next dtr, and next ch-1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in htr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch-1sp, htr in next dtr, *ch 1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr, and next ch-1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in htr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp, nexy dtr and next ch-1sp, htr in next dtr, repeat from * until last dtr, ch1, 2 dtr in last dtr. TURN.

Row 13: Ch 4, skip next dtr, and ch-1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in htr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch-1sp, htr in next dtr, *ch 1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch-1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in htr, repeat from * until last dtr, ch-1sp and tr, ch 1, sk ch-1sp and next dtr, (dtr, ch1, dtr) in last tr. TURN.

Row 14: Ch 3, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch-1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in htr, ch1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch-1sp, htr in next dtr, *ch 1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch- 1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in htr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch-1sp, htr in next dtr, repeat from * until last ch-1sp and 2 dtr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp and next dtr, (dtr, ch 1, 2 dtr) last dtr. TURN.

Row 15: Ch 4, dtr in first dtr, ch 1, htr in next dtr, *ch 1, skip ch-1sp, next dtr and next ch- 1sp, (dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr) in next htr, repeat from * until last ch-1sp, and 2 dtr, ch 1, skip ch-1sp and next dtr, (dtr, ch 1, dtr) in last tr. TURN.

Rows 10 – 15 form the 6 row pattern repeat. Repeat for a total of 88 rows, ending after a row 10. Fasten off and sew in your ends.

Note: To adjust size, repeat rows 10 – 15 as many times as you like. I stopped at 88 rows to ensure I had some yarn left for tassels. If you are omitting the tassels, then continue working in pattern until you yarn runs out.

Wet blocking is essential when using merino wool yarn, you can see by the measurements before and after blocking at the beginning of the pattern just how much it will grow during the blocking process, also blocking will open up the lace pattern and give the fabric a beautiful drape. Well worth doing. Note: wet blocking is not recommended for acyrilic yarn, simply wash as per the guidance on the ball band.

A guide to wet blocking:

• Soak your project for a few minutes in luke warm water.

• Gently squeeze excess moisure by hand, be very careful not to stretch and distort your shawl, do not wring or twist it at all.

• Place the wet shawl onto a towel, roll the towel up into a swiss roll shape. Then press down firmly so the towel soaks up the excess water.

• Unroll the towel and place the damp shawl onto a clean dry towel, or a carpet or blocking mats (I use some childrens foam floor jigsaw pieces)

• Use your hands to smooth out and gently stretch the shawl to the size stated, then use pins to hold it in place. You can also use block pins and blocking wires too if you have them.

• Leave your project in place until completley bone dry before unpinning. Usually at least 24 hours.

Add tassels to each of the three corners and enjoy your work

Author:

Crocheter . Knitter . Yarn Dyer . Author of Delicious Crochet Shawls book I am passionate about all things yarny. I’m obsessed with making and creating whether it be crochet, knitting, or yarn dyeing . I love it all. Designing crochet and knitting patterns is something adore and seeing my ideas come to life in the hands of other yarny obsessives is just fabulous and drives me on to spread the creative love.