Berroco Ardmore Shawl Crochet Pattern

Berroco Ardmore Crochet Shawl

What is Being Made

The Ardmore is a crocheted shawl designed by Alison Green, suitable for crafters of all skill levels. This elegant accessory measures approximately 19 inches wide by 66 inches long (not including fringe), making it a versatile wrap that can be worn in multiple ways. The shawl is worked flat from a foundation chain, creating a rectangular silhouette perfect for layering or draping.

Techniques Used

This crochet shawl incorporates several key techniques that add visual interest and texture:

• Seamless Construction: The shawl is worked in one continuous piece without seaming, eliminating the need for finishing seams and ensuring a polished final product.
• Lace Patterning: The design features delicate lace elements created through strategic chain spaces and open stitchwork, allowing for breathability and an airy aesthetic.
• Flat Working Method: Rows are worked back and forth in a flat construction rather than in the round, making it straightforward to follow the pattern progression.
• Color Alternation: The pattern employs a yarn alternation technique, switching between two hanks every two rows to create visual depth and prevent long loops along the edges.

Stitches Used

The Ardmore shawl utilizes fundamental crochet stitches combined in creative ways:

• Double Crochet (dc): The primary stitch used throughout the pattern, providing structure and forming the foundation of the lace design.
• Single Crochet (sc): Used strategically over chain loops to create textural elements and anchor the lace sections.
• Chain Stitches (ch): Extensive use of chain stitches in varying lengths (ch-1, ch-3, ch-4, ch-5, and ch-8) creates the open, lacy spaces characteristic of the design.
• Stitch Clusters: Multiple double crochets worked into single spaces create dimensional clusters and decorative shells throughout the pattern.

Materials and Tools

The Ardmore pattern calls for specific materials to achieve the intended finished measurements and drape:

• Yarn: Berroco Artesia in colorway #4808 Camellia; 2 hanks are required (100 grams per hank).
• Crochet Hook: US size J / 6 mm crochet hook, or the size necessary to achieve the specified gauge.
• Gauge: One pattern repeat measures 3 inches wide, and 6 rows measure 5 inches in height. Checking gauge before beginning is recommended to ensure accurate finished measurements.

Pattern Notes

The Ardmore pattern includes important construction details to achieve professional results. Crafters should alternate between the two hanks of yarn every two rows as specified. To minimize visible loops where yarn changes occur, the final double crochet of each row and the beginning chain-3 should be worked with both yarns held together, creating a subtle double thickness that blends seamlessly into the overall design. The pattern uses US crochet terminology throughout.