I’ve been wanting to design a simple, half circular shawlette for a long time, and at long last the right yarn and the right pattern came together, and the Branching Out Shawlette is the happy result!
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The Branching Out Shawlette is a great shawl for beginners – the stitches are simple, but very pleasing, and it’s an easy shawl to make. With it’s clean, modern lines, I think it’ll please people of all ages. And the Knit Picks Galileo is perfect. The combo of merino wool and bamboo make it light but warm, with great stitch definition – and very very soft!
My mannequin, Susan, is a lot more petite than I am – and armless, poor dear. On fluffy 3x, 5’8″, double armed me, the Branching Out Shawlette comes to the elbow – and the slightly-more-than-a-semicircle shape stays on very securely! I’m wearing it as I type!
Branching Out Shawlette
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- US – H, 5.0mm hook (Furls Fiberarts used)
- 875 yds Knit Picks Galileo (Sport/5 ply; 50% Merino/50% Bamboo; 131 yards/120 meters; 50 grams) – 7 skeins of Urchin colorway used
- Gauge: 13 sts x 8 rows = 4″
- Finished Size: Approximately 54″ wide across top, 27″ long at center back when worn.
- For stitch abbreviations and tutorials, go to the Crochet Abbreviations page.
Special Stitch: Cluster (dc2tog in one stitch) – yo, insert hook in indicated stitch or ch sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), yo, insert hook in same stitch or ch sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (3 loops remain on hook), yo and pull through all 3 loops to finish stitch.
Row 1: Make a magic circle, dc 7 in the circle; turn. (7 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), 2 dc in the 1st st, (fpdc, dc) in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc in the next st, (dc, fpdc) in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the last st; turn. (13 sts)
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last st; turn. (19 sts)
Row 4: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 2 sts; turn. (25 sts)
Row 5: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 3 sts; turn. (31 sts)
Row 6: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 3 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 4 sts; turn. (37 sts)
Row 7: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 4 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 5 sts; turn. (43 sts)
Row 8: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 5 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 6 sts; turn. (49 sts)
Row 9: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 6 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 7 sts; turn. (55 sts)
Row 10: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 7 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 8 sts; turn. (61 sts)
Row 11: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 8 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 9 sts; turn. (67 sts)
Row 12: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 9 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 10 sts; turn. (73 sts)
Row 13: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 10 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 11 sts; turn. (79 sts)
Row 14: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 11 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 12 sts; turn. (85 sts)
Row 15: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 12 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 13 sts; turn. (91 sts)
Row 16: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 13 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 14 sts; turn. (97 sts)
Row 17: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 14 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 15 sts; turn. (103 sts)
Row 18: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 15 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 16 sts; turn. (109 sts)
Row 19: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 16 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 17 sts; turn. (115 sts)
Row 20: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 17 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 18 sts; turn. (121 sts)
Row 21: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 18 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 19 sts; turn. (127 sts)
Row 22: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 19 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 20 sts; turn. (133 sts)
Row 23: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 20 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 21 sts; turn. (139 sts)
Row 24: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 21 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 22 sts; turn. (145 sts)
Row 25: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 22 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 23 sts; turn. (151 sts)
Row 26: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 24 sts, (fpdc, ch 1, fpdc) in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 25 sts; turn. (161 sts)
Row 27: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 24 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, skip the ch -1, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 25 sts; turn. (171 sts)
Row 28: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 23 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, skip the ch-3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 24 sts; turn. (177 sts)
Row 29: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 24 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, skip the ch-3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 25 sts; turn. (183 sts)
Row 30: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 26 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 27 sts; turn. (193 sts)
Row 31: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 26 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 27 sts; turn. (198 sts)
Row 32: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 25 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next 2 sts, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 26 sts; turn. (204 sts)
Row 33: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 26 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next 2 sts, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 27 sts; turn. (210 sts)
Row 34: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [dc in the next 28 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next 2 sts, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 29 sts; turn. (220 sts)
Row 35: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 28 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip the next 2 sts, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 29 sts; turn. (225 sts)
Row 36: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [dc in the next 28 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the ch-1 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 29 sts; turn. (225 sts)
Row 37: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 27 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 28 sts; turn. (231 sts)
Row 38: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 28 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 29 sts; turn. (237 sts)
Row 39: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 29 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 30 sts; turn. (243 sts)
Row 40: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 31 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 32 sts; turn. (253 sts)
Row 41: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 30 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-1 st, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch -1 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 31 sts; turn. (254 sts)
Row 42: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 31 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next 2 sts, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 32 sts; turn. (260 sts)
Row 43: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 32 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next 2 sts, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 33 sts; turn. (266 sts)
Row 44: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 33 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next 2 sts, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 34 sts; turn. (272 sts)
Row 45: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 35 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, ch 1, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 36 sts; turn. (277 sts)
Row 46: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 34 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the ch-1 sp, skip the next cluster, cluster in the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 35 sts; turn. (283 sts)
Row 47: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 35 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 36 sts; turn. (289 sts)
Row 48: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 36 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 37 sts; turn. (295 sts)
Row 49: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 37 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 38 sts; turn. (301 sts)
Round 50 (Edging Round 1): Ch 1, sc in 1st st, [2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 38 sts, fpsc in the next st, 3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next 5 sts, 3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, fpsc in the next st] 5 times, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 38 sts, 2 sc in the last st, sc evenly across top edge of shawl, work 2 sc in the last st; join with a sl st in the 1st sc st.
Round 51 (Edging Round 2): Ch 1, *2sc in the next st, skip the next st; rep from * around (do not skip st at 2 corners); join with a sl st in the 1st sc st, break yarn and weave in ends.
I hope you enjoy the Branching Out Shawlette pattern! It’s comforting to make, and comforting to wear!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2015. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Knit Picks for providing the yarn for this pattern!
Anne
May 1, 2015 at 9:33 amThat looks like the perfect shawl for later summer evenings! Thanks for the pattern!
Take care
Anne (Crochet Between Worlds)
Tamara Kelly
May 1, 2015 at 12:35 pmThank you so much Anne!
Khanompia
May 1, 2015 at 10:50 amThis pattern Looks Great!!! Thank you for sharing ā¤ļøā¤ļø
Hmm…..if i left some Space unsewed aus an armhole…will it make a Cute poncho??
Tamara Kelly
May 1, 2015 at 12:34 pmš I think so!! More like a capelette since it’s open in front though!
Christeen
May 1, 2015 at 10:56 amIt’s Beautiful!!!! Thank you for the time you put into making the pattern, and for offering it to us for free! If I wanted it longer, would I simply keep going in the pattern established before the “edging” rows, making the “gussets” wider as I go?
Tamara Kelly
May 1, 2015 at 12:34 pmYou could make the gussets wider, or you could continue increasing between them – whichever you prefer! š Thank you so much!
Brenda
May 1, 2015 at 11:19 amCan you offer any alternatives to the yarn? Unfortunately wool is not an option for me since I’m allergic but I would love to try making this.
Tamara Kelly
May 1, 2015 at 12:32 pmI think Knit Picks Shine Sport would be a great alternative! It has that great sheen, but it’s cotton/modal blend would be allergy free and super comfy! š http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Shine_Sport_Yarn__D5420122.html
Brenda
May 1, 2015 at 5:34 pmGreat! Thank you!
marci
May 1, 2015 at 12:57 pmCan you get us a frontal picture?
Tamara Kelly
May 1, 2015 at 3:57 pmI’ll see what I can do. š
Tamara Kelly
May 1, 2015 at 4:15 pmOk, it’s up! š
Cathy
May 1, 2015 at 8:18 pmIs it possible to make this longer by continuing the rounds?
Tamara Kelly
May 2, 2015 at 10:52 amYes! š The increases are very simple, and apparent as you make the pattern. š
Julia
May 2, 2015 at 2:26 amHi Tamara! I love this! I’ve been looking for a shawl to make for my new dress but nothing was calling to me… until I saw this! I’m really excited about it (which is great because I only have until tomorrow evening to finish it. :-D)
I do think there is a small error/typo in the pattern In row 30 it says to chain 2, but in row 31 (and each row after that) it says to cluster in the ch-3 space. Should this be a ch 2 or ch 3 space?
Thank you for the free pattern! I can’t wait to share a finished picture!
-Julia
Tamara Kelly
May 2, 2015 at 10:53 amThank you Julia! Right you are, that should be a ch 3. š Thank you for letting me know!
Julia
May 2, 2015 at 11:01 amNo problem! Thank you again for the pattern! I’m loving how it’s looking.
Sharon
May 2, 2015 at 9:15 pmI love this pattern. Not only do I want one for myself, but also for my favorite Aunt and my granddaughter’s mother-in-law. Thanks for sharing.
Tamara Kelly
May 4, 2015 at 7:36 amš Thank you so much Sharon!
Vicki
May 2, 2015 at 10:43 pmthank you for sharing such a beautiful pattern. Just purchased a crochet skirt and this would be perfect to wear with it.
Tamara Kelly
May 4, 2015 at 7:36 amš Thank you!
Debbie
May 4, 2015 at 1:04 amSpeaking as a slightly “fluffy” person myself, I love it, it looks perfect. It’s exactly what I ‘ve been searching for. Thanks so much for generously giving us the pattern.
Tamara Kelly
May 4, 2015 at 7:26 amš Thank you so much Debbie!
Whitney
May 5, 2015 at 7:17 amI’m making this, gonna buy the yarn and take my time between other projects.
Tamara Kelly
May 5, 2015 at 8:02 amš I hope you enjoy it Whitney!
Lynn
May 5, 2015 at 10:03 pmI love the shape of this shawlette. It is a shape I would love. One problem. I’m a knitter and not good at crochet. Just the size I would love,too. Wish I could change it to knitting pattern. Thanks for sharing your work.
Tamara Kelly
May 6, 2015 at 7:57 amThank you Lynn!
Robin
May 15, 2015 at 5:59 pmThis is absolutely beautiful. I do wish it was a knit pattern though! š
Cindy
May 7, 2015 at 3:12 pmFirst of all Thank YOU so much for sharing this amazing and stunning shawlette – I just love it!!!! I am wanting to make this for a dear and precious neighbor whom I know will just adore it!! My question to you is – because of age and some health problems her posture is not what it used to be and she stoops over a bit. I am concerned that it might not fit around the shoulders and was wondering how would I go about adjusting the pattern. I wasn’t sure if it would still fit across the back because of the stooping and if you think it would still fit should I just add more to the length of the Shawlette to compensate for the bending over?? In case she would like to close it in the front do you think two smaller panels in the front would work?? Thanks for any help you can offer me.
Tamara Kelly
May 7, 2015 at 4:17 pmThank you so much Cindy! I after a bit of pondering, I think I would make it wider around, which is actually pretty easy. In Row 1, start with 9 sts instead of 7! This will add two more sections – one on each side. The rest of the instructions will be the same, except of course for the st counts, and anywhere it says “5 times” you’d do it 7 times. Does that make sense? A little extra length might be good too, depending on her height.
Cindy
May 7, 2015 at 5:23 pmThank you so much Tamara for all of your help. It makes PERFECT sense to me and I thank you for guiding me with your amazing knowledge. Your are MARVELOUS!!!! I’ll let you know how it turns out!!! š <3
Tamara Kelly
May 8, 2015 at 9:33 amThank you so much Cindy! I’m realizing Row 2 will be a little different too, but I think you’ll figure it out – let me know if you need any more help! š
Nisa
May 7, 2015 at 5:45 pmGreat. Thank you for sharing this awesome pattern. I think I’m gonna make too, : )
Tamara Kelly
May 8, 2015 at 9:32 amš Thank you!
Erika
May 16, 2015 at 7:02 pmI am doing your pattern and I am at like round 45 and I am noticing that it says 33 dc and there is a count of 35. Do I skip a dc at the beginning and end of each section? Making this for a friend for a late Auntie’s day gift (mother’s Day),,,,,, she is suppose to be by tomorrow and I now beginning to panic. I LOVE all your patterns……. between you and Repeat Crafter Me……. I make all my Christmas money…… Thank you for all the fantastic patterns. You are so very talented.
Tamara Kelly
May 18, 2015 at 9:12 amI’m so sorry, looks like a typo. I’ll correct it now. Thank you so much!
el
May 22, 2015 at 8:45 amthank you for the pattern! i’ve never done front/back post stitches before & it’s fun to watch the textures form. i have a question about the edging:when we reach the chain 2 + dc, do we sc over both the chain & dc? or do we sc over just the chain 2? thank you!
Tamara Kelly
May 22, 2015 at 9:49 amI like to sc into the ch sp for as many chains as there are, and into each dc once. Or just skip the dc and work an extra sc into the ch sp. Either way works! š
el
May 22, 2015 at 10:38 amfor the edging across the top edge (neckline), do we put 2 single crochets into each double crochet?
Tamara Kelly
May 22, 2015 at 11:45 amAround the post, yes. š As long as it lays flat – individual tension being what it is, you might need to add or subtract here and there.
Maria
July 15, 2015 at 3:39 pmis there a way to convert your crochet patterns to knit? i’m not good at crochet.
thanks.
Tamara Kelly
July 15, 2015 at 9:00 pmI’m afraid there’s not a direct and easy crochet to knit converter, as much as I’d like there to be!
Becca
September 7, 2015 at 1:08 amTamara, I want to crochet this pattern so bad, but for the life of me, I am just not dexterous enough to do the magic circle. I’ve watched your video on it a dozen times and still can’t get it. Is there another way I could start this that isn’t as difficult?
Tamara Kelly
September 8, 2015 at 9:49 amHi Becca, and yes! š Just make a slip knot, as you normally would for crocheting a starting chain, but then use that loop as the circle to start crocheting into. Then you can pull the tail to close it up when you’re done! š
Naunnie
September 24, 2015 at 11:09 pmHowdy Tamara! I’ve been crocheting for a long time but I have never crocheted a “garment”. I’ve decided my” first” will be this Shawlette. I need help…more explanation, with the gauge please.
I am using a sport weight yarn. Bernat Baby Sport, to be exact.(3 light). Your gauge says “13 sts x 8 rows = 4”. Here is where I get confused. Do I make my swatch with double crochets using the “H” hook? Next problem in my head….how do I make the “gauge’ if I want to make the Shawlette smaller using a “G” hook?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Tamara Kelly
September 25, 2015 at 10:18 amHi Naunnie! Yes, just double crochets with the H hook. If you wanted to make it smaller by using a G hook though, I’d just make the swatch and make sure it does indeed come out smaller than the one I described – I could have much tighter tension than you do, and a G might give you the same as my H, in which case to shrink the pattern, you’d end up wanting to go down to an F! š
Naunnie
September 25, 2015 at 11:52 amThank you so much! If the “ladies” in the family have their way, I will be making several of these. We all love this shawlette and really appreciate all you do.
I made two swatches. First was dc’s with H. It came out perfect 4″. Yay! Second one I used G hook and it came out 3 1/2″. I thinking that may be just about right for my Daughters smaller frame. If this goes as well as expected, an F hook might work for Granddaughters. I’m excited! :o)
Tamara Kelly
September 25, 2015 at 12:04 pmPerfect! š Thank you so much!!
Penny
September 30, 2015 at 11:24 amTamara, I am finally making this beautiful shawlette. It is working up very quickly. I decided to try it with Caron Simply Soft, and I am pleased so far. Such a beautiful shawl, and fun pattern. Thank you so much!
Tamara Kelly
September 30, 2015 at 11:45 amš I’m so glad to hear it! Thank you Penny!
Fido
October 18, 2015 at 11:38 pmI have a… strange question. :-/
I have 1100 yards of Lion Brand Ice Cream yarn and I want to use all of it on this shawl. Where and how should I add extra rows? Any idea how many extra rows?
I think I made gauge. I’ll have to check again tomorrow.
Any and all help is much appreciated!
Tamara Kelly
October 19, 2015 at 10:35 amHi Fido!
To add more rows, you do so at the bottom. As you work the written pattern, you’ll see how the increases between the inserts are made and gradually increase. You just keep that up! š
GJ Amber
November 6, 2015 at 3:43 pmAll afternoon I have been searching for this pattern. I made it a while back and absolutely love it. I went through my printed patterns at least 3 times and did all kinds of searches on line. Finally saw a picture of it that led me back here. Thank Goodness. I am printing it out and never doing to lose it again. For those who have not yet made this, because it is more than a half circle, it stays on your shoulders well. It is easy to fasten it closed with a clip. And the ribs and inserts give a finished look. Thank you for all the effort you went through for this pattern. It is a keeper.
Tamara Kelly
November 6, 2015 at 4:19 pmThank you so much! š
Shah
January 9, 2016 at 6:58 pmHi, the shawl is so elegant and beautiful . I wish to try it but I only know to crochet using diagram /chart. Can you make this shawl into diagram? Thank you ?
Tamara Kelly
January 13, 2016 at 3:44 pmThank you Shah! I don’t know if I’d be able to chart the whole thing, as every row is different. It’s mostly dc sts though. Learning how to read patterns might be a good idea though – it would open up so many more patterns to you!
Kathryn J Fay
March 30, 2016 at 5:19 pmI need some help with this can anyone help me please
Kathryn J Fay
March 30, 2016 at 5:22 pmIs there a Tutorial on this pattern thank you I am going to give it a try with 3ply yarn
Tamara Kelly
March 31, 2016 at 8:55 amHi Kathryn! This pattern does not have a tutorial at this time, as it’s mostly just dc and front post stitches! I’d be happy to help with any specific questions you have! š
Kathryn Fay
April 1, 2016 at 12:29 pmHi I got it can I used a 3ply yarn like a baby yarn I have a lot of it . Would I used a F or a G I am not making this for me I make blanket s for the breast CANCER in October I will be making this shawl for the breast Cancer all in pink thank you so much Katie Fay
Kathryn Fay
April 1, 2016 at 12:33 pmHi so far I am just trying it out all ready on row 7 so I think I am good to go but if I have trouble I will e. Mail you
Tamara Kelly
April 3, 2016 at 10:58 pmš Sounds good!
Holly
April 2, 2016 at 9:31 pmIs there a way to add armholes?
Tamara Kelly
April 3, 2016 at 10:45 pmYes, where you want the arm holes to be, just work each section individually (each front and the back), and then crochet straight across to reconnect them underneath, and crochet from there as usual. š
Anna-Marie Sibon
September 23, 2016 at 12:46 amLove this Shawlette!!! I was wondering if it would work with the new Caron Cakes yarn??
Tamara Kelly
September 23, 2016 at 9:09 amI haven’t tried it, but I would imagine so! š Thank you!
eJ
October 18, 2016 at 7:12 pmHi!
I’ve been teaching myself how to crochet by using your tutorials, and they’re so helpful! š
I chose this as my next project, but I can’t get past row 2. I’ve done it several times, but I only end up with 9 stitches instead of the 13 the pattern indicates. Could you help me out?
Thank you so much!
Tamara Kelly
October 19, 2016 at 9:34 amHello eJ, and thank you!
In Row 2: You work 2 stitches into each of the first 3 sts of Row 1, then 1 st in the middle st, then 2 sts into each of the last 3 sts. That totals 13. It sounds like maybe you are only increasing on each end?
EJ
October 20, 2016 at 11:25 pmYes, that did it! Now that I got past the second row, it’s going really fast and easy š I’ve already decided to make more shawlettes using different yarns! Thank you for the help!
Nancy Pine
November 19, 2016 at 10:49 pmHi, This pattern is a true inspiration! You have designed it so that anyone can make it longer or wider if needed (and I need it). It is really fun to make and easy, once you get past row 2. I had chosen the new thick and thin Unforgettable Wave Yarn, which I had recently purchased. However, I’m beginning to realize that I either need a larger size hook or a thinner yarn so that it will ‘flow’ gracefully. Now I see why you picked Galileo; it looks very fluid from the photos. So I will be putting the Wave yarn aside for some later project and ordering some Galileo! Thank you for such a great treat.
Tamara Kelly
November 21, 2016 at 9:50 amThank you so much Nancy! š I am so very glad you like it!
DeAnn
December 4, 2016 at 12:31 pmBless you, Tamara! “Ewe’s not fat, ewe’s fluffy!” Thanks for letting me know just exactly how this darling shawl will fit *my* fluffy, 5’9″ frame.
Tamara Kelly
December 5, 2016 at 10:38 amš I’m so glad you like it DeAnn!
Jody
November 15, 2017 at 12:03 pmI have finally found the perfect pattern!!! It’s gorgeous!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Tamara Kelly
November 15, 2017 at 2:54 pmThank you so much Jody! š
Heidi
February 6, 2018 at 11:52 pmI loved the shawl, but the edging directions were very unclear. I simply sc around the sides and like the result.
Vanessa
September 10, 2018 at 12:56 amHi, I’m currently stuck on row 30. My stitch count in row 29 is 183 but I keep getting 203 stitches for the 30th row. What am I doing wrong? Thanks!
Tamara Kelly
September 10, 2018 at 9:58 amHi Vanessa! It’s so hard to say from here (and it’s been so long since I wrote that pattern)! Are you only increasing in the ch-sp with the clusters?
Din
September 12, 2018 at 6:17 amHi! Iām making this for a friend using fingering weight yarn. I noticed that row 25 has 22 dc in between then row 26 has 24. Is that correct? š However I think mine will come out a lot smaller even after reaching row 26. Is there any way I can increase that before I do the rows with the chain spaces?
Tamara Kelly
September 12, 2018 at 10:27 amHi Din! Yes, with fingering it will be a lot smaller. You can just keep increasing in pattern until you’re ready to start the special rows, in Row 26. š Yes, those numbers should be correct – though if you make more increases after Row 25 they won’t be.