Ardmore Shawl Crochet Pattern

Ardmore Shawl in Berroco Artesia

What is Being Made

The Ardmore Shawl is a crocheted triangular wrap designed by Alison Green. This intermediate-level shawl measures approximately 19 inches wide by 66 inches long (not including fringe), making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or draping. The finished dimensions provide ample coverage while maintaining a lightweight, elegant silhouette.

Techniques Used

This crochet pattern employs several intermediate techniques that add visual interest and textural depth to the finished piece. The design incorporates color alternation, with crafters switching between two hanks of yarn every two rows to create a striped effect. To ensure seamless transitions when changing colors, the pattern instructs working the final double crochet of each row and the beginning chain-3 with both yarns held together, creating a double thickness at these juncture points that blends the color changes invisibly into the overall design.

The shawl features decorative mesh and lace elements created through strategic chain spaces and skip stitches that form open, airy sections. The pattern also includes dc-square construction, a technique where double crochet stitches are worked in specific formations to create dimensional square motifs within the lace pattern. These structural elements combine to produce a sophisticated, openwork design that showcases the yarn's characteristics.

Stitches Used

• Double crochet (dc) – the primary stitch forming the foundation and structure of the shawl
• Single crochet (sc) – used to anchor chain loops and create definition within the lace pattern
• Chain stitches (ch) – employed extensively to create openwork spaces, loops, and the characteristic mesh sections that define the shawl's aesthetic
• Chain spaces and chain loops – including ch-1, ch-3, ch-4, ch-5, and ch-8 formations that create the geometric openwork design

Materials

This project requires Berroco Artesia yarn, a premium fiber option from Berroco, Inc. The pattern calls for 2 hanks of Berroco Artesia in colorway #4808 Camellia, with each hank weighing 100 grams. A US J / 6 mm crochet hook (or the size needed to obtain proper gauge) is required to complete the shawl. The recommended gauge is 1 repeat measuring 3 inches wide by 6 rows measuring 5 inches in height when worked in the pattern stitch, making gauge checking essential for accurate finished measurements.