Berroco Houdin Shawl Crochet Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted, Worsted |
| Designer: | Alison Green |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Lace, Seamless, Worked Flat |
Product Description
Houdin from Berroco is a gorgeous lace shawl crocheted in soft, lightweight Mistico yarn for an airy accessory that will add color and romantic style to any outfit. This shawl is crocheted from the bottom point up, adding an additional motif with each pattern repeat to create a large triangle shawl. Berroco Mistico pairs a colorful cotton, wool, and nylon core with a fluffy alpaca halo to create a yarn with lots of texture and interest that still lets your stitches shine. Choose Houdin for a shawl with a striking lace that will pair with looks from casual to dressy with ease. Lace pattern is both charted and written out.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 68” wide and 25” deep
Yarn Requirements: 3 balls Berroco Mistico (48% Cotton/ 30% Alpaca/ 12% Wool/ 10% Nylon; 50g/191yds), shown in #2538 Utopian
Hook: US G/6 (4.00mm)
Gauge: 1 pattern repeat measures 4½" square, after blocking
Berroco Houdin Crochet Shawl
What is Being Made
The Houdin is a crocheted shawl designed by Alison Green, featuring a lace construction that measures approximately 68 inches wide and 25 inches down the center after blocking. This intermediate-level project creates an elegant, openwork garment with decorative fringe detailing, making it suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions.
Construction Method and Techniques
This shawl is constructed using a bottom-up, seamless approach, worked flat in a single piece without requiring seaming. The design employs lace techniques throughout, creating an open, airy fabric that showcases the stitch pattern. The bottom-up construction method allows crafters to try on the shawl as they work and adjust the final size if desired before completing the piece.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The Houdin utilizes fundamental crochet stitches including:
- Double crochet (dc) – forms the primary structure and creates solid fabric areas
- Treble crochet (tr) – adds height and helps shape the shawl edges
- Single crochet (sc) – used for specific shaping and detail work
- Chain stitches (ch) – creates the openwork lace spaces and decorative elements
The pattern features a repeating lace motif that measures 4½ inches square when blocked, combining these stitches to create an intricate, geometric openwork design. The pattern is available in both written row-by-row instructions and charted format for visual reference.
Materials and Tools
The Houdin is designed to be worked with Berroco Mistico yarn, requiring 3 balls of the 50-gram weight in colorway #2538 Utopian. A size G (4 mm) crochet hook is recommended to achieve proper gauge, though any hook size that produces the correct gauge may be substituted. Proper gauge measurement after blocking is essential for accurate finished dimensions.
Skill Level and Gauge Information
This pattern is rated at intermediate skill level, making it appropriate for crocheters with foundational knowledge who are ready to tackle lace construction and pattern repeats. The gauge is measured after blocking at 1 pattern repeat equals 4½ inches square. Blocking is an important finishing step for this lace shawl, as it opens up the stitch pattern and ensures accurate final measurements.
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