Fortune’s Shawlette has been made many times over since it’s release into the wide world, but it’s not the easiest pattern! So for those who need a little more help, here are the charts – and the right and left handed video tutorials!
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Fortune’s Shawlette Video Tutorial – Right Handed:
Fortune’s Shawlette Video Tutorial – Left Handed:
As Seen In This Video (click for more info!):
And here are the Fortune’s Shawlette charts! They are a much smaller version of the whole, but it gives the idea, I hope. If I’d made them full size, it would be too small to read!
Main Stitch Pattern of Fortune’s Shawlette (repeat Row 4 until desired size, then switch to Final Row as shown):
Edging for Fortune’s Shawlette (this is worked on the “bottom” two sides of the shawl, so it’s shown upside down here, the same way you’d hold it as it’s worked):
I hope these help! I’ve also re-written the edging rows to correct any errors and make them easier to read. Thank you to everyone who helped me perfect them! If you have any more questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!
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Albertine says
Hi Tamara,
These charts look clear to me and they are very colorful 🙂 The colors remind me of the game Ludo (‘Mens erger je niet’ in Dutch) I played when I was a kid. Do you have a special computer program to make them? It looks so professional!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Albertine! I used Stitchworks software to create the charts, and then Adobe Photoshop to color them.
Arline says
Please let me know when video comes out, I can’t do anything w/o a video instruction! I love this pattern! Thank you!
Tamara Kelly says
I think it’s *finally* ready for prime time, and I hope to get it up today. 🙂
Patty Rae says
I’m the one who had problems with the pattern because I’m frustrated by not being able to figure things out, but I muddled thru, made up my own border (which looks weird) and then blocked it (without all the necessary blocking tools I should’ve had) and am amazed at how my total mistake turned out. Blocking is a miracle, altho it exposes all the mistakes. Can you tell me how to send you a pix of the finished product. Thanx
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Patty! You can send photos to [email protected], or post them on the Moogly Facebook page! 🙂
Kelly B. says
Thanks so much. It took me awhile to figure out how to read the rows but I get it now; the colours definitely help. Can you please explain what the stitches mean as I’m not used to reading patterns without words. It looks absolutely beautiful. Thanks sooooo much. K
Tamara Kelly says
I’m so glad it helped Kelly! The written pattern is linked in the post. 🙂
JD says
So waiting for your video. Not a chart person. Wish I was so I could get this project going
Thanks
JD
Tamara Kelly says
There have been a lot of setbacks with this one for some reason, but it should be up very soon.
Ann says
Thank you for the charts…ever so helpful! I had difficulty with the written instructions, but took a detour to learn and practice the plain diagonal box stitch and now with the chart, the pattern should be a breeze. Again, thank you for the chart! The shawl ente is a lovely design.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Ann!
Kelly B. says
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. The graph definitely helps explain the pattern which I have now found….never said I read well. Thanks so much for sharing; I can hardly wait to make it. K
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 I’m so glad to hear it Kelly!
Tammy johnston says
Can you tell me how much yarn is needed for this shawlette? Thank you so much for the video tutorials.
Tamara Kelly says
The written pattern with all that info is linked in the post above. 🙂
LeonIe says
I have just watched the video tutorial as I followed the written pattern last night. In the video row 2 is ( ch3 sc ch1 dc)
but in the written instructions it is (ch3 dc ch1 dc). Which is correct? Thank you
Tamara Kelly says
It’s ch 3, dc, ch 1, dc for each block/row until you even up the top (row 41 in the written pattern). I think maybe you misheard, I re-watched and it’s as written. 🙂
Cathy-ScrappinCat says
This is a unique combination of stitches. I love it. Thank you so much for your excellent video, it really helped to clarify the pattern and chart. Thank you for all your hard work. I can’t wait to make this shawlette.
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 I’m so glad it helped Cathy! Thank you!
Carol says
Tamara, thanks so much for the pattern and the oh so simple instructions. The design is so pretty. Now just to figure out how to block it.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Carol!
ashley says
omg, thank you so much. your videos are so clear, and this pattern looks amazing. i’m starting it tonight! what method did you use to block it?
also, i’m a fairly new crocheter and haven’t done much color work, so it’s difficult for me to visualize this, but what do you think of using a 2nd color for the edging rows?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Ashley! Congrats on learning to crochet! To block, I soaked it in water, carefully squeezed the extra water out, and then pinned it out on a blocking board. Putting pins along the top and one in each picot did the trick! I think a second color for the edging rows would look great! 😀
ashley says
thank you! 🙂
Elcee says
Best video tutorial I have seen yet. Thank you. Thinking of trying this in light DK wool that I have…would this work?
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much! Yes, I think that would work very well!
Luz says
Hi , It took me awhile before I got to do the rows, I followed your video till row 3 and I got stuck, till I watched over and over again. I almost gave up but I finally got it. I just figure it out that you have to turn the row so the chain 3 will facing me and do the slip stich, chain3 dc and so on. Without your video , I don’t think I can follow. Thanks.
Tamara Kelly says
I’m glad the video helped! 🙂
MARIA CRISTINA says
Gracias por compartir los gráficos del Fortune´s shawlette, me encantó es precioso.
Tamara Kelly says
Gracias! 🙂
Karen says
Tamara, thank you so much for the left handed version! I can’t wait to try it.
Laurie Hentrich says
I think you wrote the number of stitches for the edging on row 3 incorrectly. It says [(2 DC, 2 ch) in the next ch sp] 56 times but there are only 28 ch sp on the one side of the edging. The same thing for the other side of the edging-there is 28 ch sp but it is written to do it 56 times. did you mean 56 stitches, not spaces, total for each side of the edging before/after the center point of 5 stitches?
Very pretty and easy pattern. I am using Patton Metallic in bronze which is very pretty and shiny yarn but I think I’d use something else if I do it again because the yarn snags easily and has ‘stretches’ of very thin yarn that you either have to cut out and deal with knots or just use and not have a ‘full-sized’ stitch . thanks for the pattern.
Tamara Kelly says
It sounds like you have an older version of the pattern, it was updated a couple of months ago. 🙂
Laurie Hentrich says
OMG-you are correct! I set the pattern aside a few months ago until I was able to finish something else and didn’t look for ‘updates’. thanks-now I can finish it with the new updated version.
She E says
I love this and the video puts it all together for me, as I am a visual earner. Can I download the video as I do not always get internet when at home in my village (UK) ???blocking is alchemy!!?
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you She! Unfortunately I don’t think youtube allows downloading, I’m not sure though!
Ann says
Thank you very much for the Graph. Now I will be able to make your beautiful shawl. God bless
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 I’m glad it helps Ann, thank you!
Zane says
Thank you very much for this easy pattern!
At first I was afraid to try because I thought this is too hard to fallow, but once you get done those three rows, the pattern just copies in your head. It’s really beautiful. Thank you so much.
Keep up the great work. 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
I’m so glad you stuck with it! 😀 Thank you Zane!
Connie White says
I love this pattern and I love all your work! Thanks for all the time and help you give everyone. I have started this with a skein of Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable, and the size before blocking is around 18″ X 35″. The 35″ across the top. I used a size K/10 1/2-6.50MM hook, a size larger than recommended. I have another full skein, but I was wondering what size do you think the blocking would end up being. I usually have loose tension, and I can’t see this blocking to any size that would be anywhere near what I wanted. I am trying to make a VERY full size shawl of this. HELP!!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you! 🙂 Blocking usually only gains a few inches, though this pattern is pretty stretchy. I’m not sure how much Unforgettable will expand, but for a very full shawl, you’ll want to keep going with that next skein I think.
Joyce says
Very nice pattern. I had problem with rows 2 you say it was going same thro the pattern. It told all day figure out. At last I got. Figure . I felt You didnt, explan right. You said. Been more clear Sorry I complain
Joyce
Tamara Kelly says
I’m sorry you had trouble with it Joyce, I’m glad you were able to figure it out though!
lana connelly says
Thank you so much for this turorial. its amazing that when you try without a visual it doesn’t look right and you know something is wrong. I love this pattern and the video sorted me out. Thanks so much.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Lana! 🙂 I’m so glad it helped!
aggie says
Hi, I love all your patterns…the videos are great BUT the charts are BRILL all colour co-ordinated.I have question can these shawls be made with yarn weight 2? I am thinking especially Berry Harvest and or this one Fortunes Shawlette. I have a friend who would love one of these and I have some bright red Catania by Schachenmayr .Could I use this?
Regards Maria
Tamara Kelly says
Hello Maria! Thank you so much! You can use any weight yarn you like – “2” will be nice and light!
cindy ferris says
I made your fortune shawl and I love it. Made it for my granddaughter. I am having trouble with thte edging and was hoping you had a video for that. I have a hard time with the written instructions.
Thank you so much
Cindy.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Cindy! The edging is included in the video tutorial – at the end. 🙂
Ingrid says
I think you have the best diagrams I have seen. They are clear, LARGE!! – big plus, so often they are so small if you enlarge them they become blurry. The changing of colors per rows is awesome. I had no problem following the written pattern, but the edging I definitely benefited from the chart. Thank you for these.
Tamara Kelly says
I’m so glad to hear they helped Ingrid! Thank you very much! 😀
Cyndi says
Thank you so much for publishing the charts for this pattern. I have dyslexia, so sometimes written patterns are insufficient for me to be able to follow patterns. This really helps me!
I truly appreciate designers, like yourself, who publish free patterns for those of us who love to crochet, but are on a tight budget. I gift most of what I make, so this really helps me to be generous.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I’m so glad it helps Cyndi! Thank you!
Nina says
Thank you so much for your patterns!!!!!! This will be my second, I am working on your “Alpaca your wrap” and this one, your videos are so clear and patterns easy to follow! It took me years of making scarfs, blankets and hats until your videos and patters to venture into something more advanced,
Thank you so much !!!
You got a new follower in me??
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Nina!! I really appreciate it!
Judi Paul says
I love this pattern, Tamara. One question I have. Do you turn at the end of each row? I think you do, but it wasn’t clear to me in the video which I loved. Thanks! You. Judi
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Judi! You do turn at the end of each row. 🙂 Thank you!
Kate Smith says
Hi Tamara, Loving this pattern. Are you really using a size 6mm hook with a fingering weight yarn? It just seems to make the stitch so open, unless it’s because I’m using a cotton yarn? Thanks for the free pattern, I do love making your patterns. 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you! I did indeed! It helps create the lacy look. It’ll look a little crazy while you’re crocheting it, but blocking opens the lace pattern up to where it’s supposed to be! 🙂
Kate Smith says
Ok thanks Tamara, it does look a bit odd, but I’ll trust to the process and run with it, hopefully it will turn out as good as yours. 🙂
Adelene says
Thank you for all the hard work you put into this pattern and then gave it out!! Video, chart, and written pattern for one beautiful shawl, you are awesome and generous! ?
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Adelene! 😀
Carolyn Henderson says
free crochet pattern for cape and shwal
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Carolyn! If you are looking for the written pattern it’s linked in the bullet points above! 🙂
Sylvia says
I like more of a semi-circular edge for my body shape. Is it possible to just start with row 3 and block it to a gentle rounder shape at the bottom to make it more semi-circular? I’d have to adjust the edging too but I think I could figure that out.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Sylvia! This stitch pattern creates a very definite pointy or sawtooth shape, but with some clever edging that could work!
Jennifer SHIELDS says
Love the pattern wondered if I could use for a wedding shawl in finger light wool? Or do you think it would need a heavier weight wool?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Jennifer! I think that would be lovely, I would just move down a couple hook sizes and be sure to block it really hard!
Cheryl says
You’ve done a wonderful job on making this viedo. The best one I’ve seen so far. Thank you for making it easier for us visual learners.. The shawl pattern is lovely.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much!!
Marilou says
Hello Tamara,
I watched your video and enjoyed it very much. I would like to do this project and give as Christmas gift.
Please elaborate on how to do the “blocking”.
Thank you very much!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Marilou! I recommend soaking the shawl in water, and then rolling it gently in a towel. Then, lay it out on a blocking board or stretch of carpet – whatever you have – and pin it so that it’s at the finished measurements (52″ wide, 20″ deep, 33″ along each side). Let it dry, and you’re done! 🙂 This opens up the lace of the shawl and really changes the look from how it is right off the hook.