Filatura Di Crosa Crazy Shawl Crochet Pattern

Filatura Di Crosa Crazy in Love Capelet

What is Being Made

The Crazy in Love Capelet is a luxurious crocheted shoulder wrap designed by Kristin Omdahl. This elegant garment is a lightweight capelet that drapes beautifully over the shoulders, offering three finished size options: Small/Medium with a 14-inch length, Large/XL with a 15-inch length, and 2X/3X with a 16-inch length. The bottom edge measurements range from 64 inches in the smallest size to 80 inches in the largest, creating a generous, flowing silhouette perfect for layering over dresses or casual wear.

Construction Techniques

This capelet is constructed using top-down, seamless crochet worked flat, meaning the piece is created from the neckline downward in one continuous piece without requiring seaming. The lace construction technique creates an open, airy fabric that showcases the luxurious yarn qualities while maintaining elegant drape. The seamless approach eliminates finishing steps and ensures a polished, professional appearance.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches combined with specialty cluster stitches to create textural interest:

• Double crochet (dc) forms the primary fabric structure throughout the piece
• Single crochet (sc) is worked from right to left in the edging, creating a refined finished edge
• 2-treble cluster (2-tr cluster) stitches add dimensional texture by working multiple trebles together into designated spaces
• 3-treble cluster (3-tr cluster) stitches provide additional textural variation and visual interest in specific pattern sections
• Chain stitches (ch) create the foundational structure and spacing throughout the pattern

The pattern incorporates strategic increases, including 6-double crochet shells worked into chain-2 spaces that create the lace openings and contribute to the capelet's expanding silhouette from neck to hem.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Crazy in Love Capelet is designed to showcase two premium yarns from Filatura Di Crosa, held together as one throughout construction:

• Filatura Di Crosa NIRVANA in color #39 mauve (Yarn A): 100% extrafine merino wool with yardage of 372 yards per 25 grams. Quantities range from 1 ball for Small/Medium to 2 balls for larger sizes.
• Filatura Di Crosa SUPERIOR in color #70 mauve (Yarn B): A luxury blend of 70% cashmere, 25% schappe silk, and 5% extrafine merino wool with yardage of 330 yards per 25 grams. Quantities range from 1 ball for Small/Medium to 2 balls for larger sizes.

The combination of these two yarns creates a sophisticated, soft fabric with the warmth and elasticity of merino wool enhanced by the luxurious drape and sheen of cashmere and silk.

Crochet Hooks and Gauge

The pattern requires three different crochet hook sizes to achieve proper gauge and construction:

• Size F-5 (3.75mm) crochet hook is the smallest hook, used with both yarns held together for the main body sections
• Size G-7 (4.5mm) crochet hook is the medium hook size
• Size I-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook is the largest hook size

Gauge is critical for proper fit and drape. For sizes Small/Medium and Large/XL, the pattern specifies 18 stitches equals 4 inches (10 centimeters) and 7 rows equals 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) when working double crochet with the smallest hook and both yarns held together. Crocheters are instructed to take time to check gauge before beginning the project to ensure accurate finished measurements.

Designer and Pattern Format

This pattern was designed by renowned crochet designer Kristin Omdahl and is presented as a downloadable PDF. The pattern is published by Tahki Stacy Charles, Inc., and includes references to instructional videos featuring the designer discussing the creation of the Duets Crochet collection and techniques for working with