Filatura Di Crosa Floral Circular Shawl Crochet Pattern

Filatura Di Crosa Floral Circular Shawl

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern creates a stunning circular shawl designed by Kristin Omdahl. The finished shawl measures 42 inches (106.5 cm) in diameter and features a sophisticated two-color floral motif with concentric rings of varying stitch patterns. The design showcases a unique floral edging that adds visual interest and elegance to this wearable accessory.

What Is Being Made

A one-size-fits-most circular shawl worked from the center outward. The shawl combines steel grey and petal pink colorways in a coordinated design that creates dimensional floral elements throughout the construction. The finished piece is a versatile accessory suitable for layering or wearing as a statement piece.

Crochet Techniques Used

• Seamless construction: The shawl is worked in the round from a central ring, eliminating the need for seaming
• Lace techniques: Multiple chain spaces and picot stitches create an open, airy lace fabric characteristic of circular shawl designs
• Two-color colorwork: Strategic color changes between steel grey (A) and petal pink (B) throughout the pattern create the floral motif
• Concentric ring construction: Each round builds outward with different stitch patterns, creating distinct visual rings
• Picot edging: A decorative one-of-a-kind floral edging finishes the outer edge of the shawl

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches combined in creative ways to achieve the lace effect. Key stitches include:

• Single crochet (sc): Used for structure and to anchor chain spaces
• Double treble (dtr): Creates taller stitch elements within the pattern
• Treble (tr): Used in the outer edging sections
• Chain stitches (ch): Extensive use of chains in varying lengths (ch 5, ch 6, ch 7, ch 8, ch 9, ch 11) creates the open lace spaces and floral elements
• Picot: A special abbreviation defined as ch 4, slip st in 4th ch from hook, used decoratively throughout the pattern to enhance the floral aesthetic
• Slip stitch (slip st): Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions

The pattern incorporates strategic placement of stitches, including working behind previous rounds to create dimensional floral petals. Rounds alternate between different stitch combinations, with some rounds working into chain spaces from previous rounds while others work into stitches, creating the intricate concentric ring effect.

Materials and Tools

Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa SUPERIOR, a luxury blend composed of 70% cashmere, 25% schappe silk, and 5% extrafine merino wool. The pattern calls for one 0.88 oz (25g) ball each of color #27 steel grey and color #29 petal pink. Each ball contains 330 yards (300 meters) of yarn, providing ample yardage for the completed shawl.

Hooks: Two crochet hooks are required to achieve proper gauge. A G-6 (4mm) hook serves as the larger hook used for the majority of the shawl construction, while a D-3 (3.25mm) hook is the smaller hook used for the final edging rounds. Hook size may be adjusted to obtain the specified gauge.

Notions: A yarn needle is needed for weaving in ends, and four rust-proof safety pins are recommended for stitch markers or securing work during construction.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies that the first round measures 5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter when worked with the larger G-6 (4mm) hook. Checking gauge is essential before beginning the project to ensure the finished shawl reaches the intended 42-inch diameter. The pattern is designed in one size that fits most.

Pattern Notes

The construction includes important technical notes for successful completion. On Round 3, chain-5 stitches are worked behind the flower petal stitches from Round 2, creating dimensional layering. Round 4 requires alternating work between stitches