Berroco Thornton Shawl Crochet Pattern

Berroco Thornton Crochet Shawl

What is Being Made

The Berroco Thornton is an intermediate-level crocheted shawl designed by Alison Green. This triangular wrap features finished measurements of approximately 64 inches across the top edge and 30 inches long at the center, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or draping.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Thornton shawl is worked seamlessly from side to side, meaning the crocheter builds the shawl horizontally rather than from top to bottom. This construction approach allows for intuitive sizing adjustments as you work. The shawl features lace patterning throughout, creating an open, airy fabric ideal for a lightweight wrap. An edging is worked simultaneously with the body of the shawl, and a decorative row of picots is added along the finished edge for a refined, feminine detail.

Crochet Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern employs treble crochet as the primary stitch, with a specialized decrease technique called Tr3tog (Treble Crochet 3 Together). This decrease stitch is created by working yarn over twice, inserting the hook into the next stitch, pulling up a loop, and drawing through two loops, repeating this process three times before drawing through all four loops at once. The pattern includes an increase section worked with chain stitches, and the edging pattern begins with a chain-4 foundation that counts as a treble crochet throughout the pattern.

Materials Required

This shawl requires 3 balls of Berroco Briza yarn (40 grams per ball) in colorway #9356 Santa Cruz. A 6.00 mm (size J) crochet hook is recommended, though hook size may be adjusted to obtain proper gauge. The pattern specifies a gauge of 11 treble crochets over 4 inches in width and 4 rows over 3¾ inches in height, and checking gauge before beginning is strongly recommended to ensure finished measurements.

Pattern Details

• Skill Level: Intermediate
• One size with specific finished dimensions
• Seamless, flat construction worked side to side
• Lace stitch pattern throughout
• Integrated edging worked during main construction
• Picot detail row added to finished edge
• Yarn: Berroco Briza in Santa Cruz colorway
• Hook: 6.00 mm (J) or size needed for gauge

This pattern is from Berroco Booklet #361 and is available as a downloadable PDF. The design showcases the qualities of Berroco Briza yarn, which is well-suited to lace crochet projects due to its drape and stitch definition.