Florabelle Crochet Shawl in Signature Sparkle ply Mulled Wine by Anna Nikipirowicz

Florabelle Crochet Shawl in Signature Sparkle 4ply Mulled Wine

What is Being Made

The Florabelle is a crescent-shaped crochet shawl designed by Anna Nikipirowicz. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished shawl measuring 140cm (55 inches) wide along the top curve and 75cm (29½ inches) deep after blocking. The shawl features a lace construction with an elegant drape, making it suitable for layering or wearing as a decorative accessory.

Crochet Techniques Used

This intermediate-level pattern employs several key crochet techniques to achieve its delicate lace appearance. The shawl begins with the Magic Loop method, also known as the Adjustable Ring or Magic Row, which is particularly useful for starting shawls as it creates a seamless center with no visible hole once tightened. The construction progresses through multiple rows using established lace panel techniques with chain spaces and stitch repetitions that create an open, airy fabric structure.

Stitches Used

The Florabelle pattern incorporates fundamental crochet stitches combined to create its lace effect. Primary stitches include:

• Chain (ch) – used to create the open spaces and foundation of the lace pattern
• Double crochet (dc) – provides structure and definition within the pattern
• Treble crochet (tr) – creates height and openness in the lace sections
• 3 Treble Cluster (3trcl) – a specialty stitch that groups three trebles together in the same space for textural variation

The pattern uses chain spaces (ch-sp) extensively to create the characteristic lace openings that give the shawl its delicate appearance and drape.

Materials and Equipment

This pattern is designed for use with West Yorkshire Spinners Signature Sparkle 4ply yarn in the colorway Mulled Wine (1295). The rich, warm Mulled Wine shade provides depth and sophistication to the lace construction. The project requires 2 x 100g balls of yarn, providing sufficient yardage for the full-sized shawl.

The recommended equipment is one 4.5mm (US7) crochet hook, which is sized to achieve the correct tension and fabric characteristics. After blocking, the pattern achieves a tension of 16 trebles and 14 rows to 10cm x 10cm (4 x 4 inches) when measured over the plain panel sections.

Pattern Details

The pattern includes comprehensive abbreviations and stitch definitions to guide crocheters through the construction process. Technical editing by Helen Birch ensures accuracy and clarity throughout the instructions. The design is protected by copyright and intended for personal, non-commercial use only.