Lana Grossa Shawl Crochet Pattern

Lana Grossa Shawl in Gomito Summer Tweed

What Is Being Made

This is a crocheted shawl design from Filati Crochet 02 that measures 55 cm wide by 205 cm long. The shawl is constructed in two symmetrical halves, creating an elegant, elongated triangular or rectangular wrap suitable for layering and draping.

Techniques Used

The shawl employs several key crochet techniques to achieve its sophisticated appearance:

• Bottom-up construction: The shawl is worked from the bottom edge upward, beginning with a foundation chain
• Lace patterning: An intricate lace design creates openwork sections throughout the fabric, providing breathability and visual interest
• Worked flat: The entire piece is worked in flat rows rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward shaping and pattern repeats
• Two-half assembly: The first half is completed, then the work is turned upside down and the second half is worked into the remaining loops of the original chain stitches, creating a mirror-image construction
• Chart-based pattern: The design follows a detailed crochet chart with a 28-stitch pattern repeat that is worked multiple times across the width

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates fundamental crochet stitches to build the lace structure:

• Chain (ch): Used for the foundation and throughout the lace openwork
• Single crochet (sc): Provides structure and definition within the lace pattern
• Double crochet (dc): Creates taller stitches that contribute to the open, airy quality of the lace design

Materials and Tools

The shawl requires 400 grams of Lana Grossa Gomitolo Summer Tweed yarn, which offers a sophisticated fiber blend of 72% cotton, 20% viscose, and 8% polyamide. This composition provides breathability and drape ideal for a summer wrap. The yarn has a yardage of 400 meters per 100 grams.

The colorway shown features Dark Grey, Cyclamen, Yellow, Grey, Salmon, and Light Orange tones, creating a multicolored tweed effect. A size 4 mm crochet hook is used throughout the project.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies that one pattern repeat measures 13 by 17 centimeters when blocked with the size 4 mm hook. Creating a gauge swatch before beginning is essential to ensure proper sizing and fabric characteristics. After completion, all yarn ends are carefully woven in, and the piece is pinned to measurements and blocked to achieve the final dimensions and even texture.