Berroco Summer Festival Starter Pack Time Warp Crochet

Berroco Summer Festival Starter Pack Time Warp Crochet Shawl

What is Being Made

The Timewarp is a crescent-shaped crochet shawl designed by Mel Kennelly. This garment measures approximately 66 inches wide by 35 inches down the center, making it a generous wrap suitable for layering or draping across the shoulders. The shawl features a decorative fringe finish and is constructed using a top-down method beginning at the neck.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This intermediate-level project employs fundamental crochet construction methods that create an elegant, geometric shawl. The pattern begins with a sliding loop, a technique that allows for a secure, adjustable starting point without a traditional chain foundation. The shawl is worked from the neck down, a popular method that allows crocheters to try on the piece as it grows and adjust the final size if desired.

The construction relies on strategic increases and directional shaping to achieve the crescent silhouette. Corner stitches are emphasized with ch-2 spaces (chain-2 spaces) that create defined turning points, while the body expands through repeated ch-1 spaces (chain-1 spaces) that accommodate additional stitch groups. This structured approach ensures even, predictable growth across rows.

Stitches Used

• Double crochet (dc) – the primary stitch forming the fabric structure
• Chain stitches (ch) – used for spacing, turning chains, and creating openwork elements
• Groupings of 3 double crochets – worked into chain spaces to build texture and dimension

The pattern stitch combines these elements in a repeating sequence, with groups of three double crochets separated by chain-1 spaces, creating a lacy, breathable fabric ideal for a summer accessory. The corner increases use chain-2 spaces to accommodate the expanded stitch count at the shawl's widest points.

Yarn and Materials

This project uses Berroco Modern Cotton, a 100% cotton yarn offered in five coordinating colorways from the Berroco palette. The pattern calls for one 100-gram hank each of the following colors:

• #1668 Rosecliff (C1)
• #1669 Foliage (C2)
• #1660 Coast (C3)
• #1696 RISD (C4)
• #1659 Elms (C5)

Cotton yarn is an excellent choice for warm-weather shawls, offering breathability, drape, and a soft hand. The five-color progression allows crocheters to create subtle color transitions throughout the piece, adding visual interest and demonstrating color work without complex techniques.

The project requires a 5 mm (size H-8) crochet hook. This hook size paired with the Modern Cotton yarn produces a gauge of 14 stitches and 8 rows over 4 inches when measured in the pattern stitch after blocking. Achieving accurate gauge is essential for obtaining the specified finished measurements.

Finishing Details

The shawl is completed with a decorative fringe edge that adds movement and visual weight to the piece. The fringe consists of ninety-six 9-inch strands each of colors C1 and C2, plus ninety 9-inch strands each of colors C3, C4, and C5. This substantial fringe application creates a professional, polished finish and emphasizes the shawl's generous proportions.

The pattern recommends blocking after completion to set the gauge and ensure accurate finished measurements. This step is particularly important for cotton yarns, which benefit from wet blocking to enhance drape and definition.