Lana Grossa Crochet Shawl in Meilenweit Merino Hand-Dyed & Silkhair Hand-Dyed

Lana Grossa Crochet Shawl in Meilenweit Merino Hand-Dyed & Silkhair Hand-Dyed

What Is Being Made

This is a crescent-shaped crochet shawl measuring 60 x 204 cm, designed as a versatile accessory piece. The shawl features a sophisticated lace pattern worked in two halves that are joined together, creating a seamless final garment with dimensional drape and visual interest through strategic color placement.

Construction Method

The shawl is worked flat in two halves using a seamless construction technique. The first half begins with a foundation chain and is worked outward according to a stitch pattern chart. The second half is created by rotating the completed first half 180 degrees clockwise, then joining yarn to the foundation row and crocheting through the bottom loops. This two-part approach allows for balanced shaping and ensures the final dimensions are consistent throughout the piece.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques

The pattern employs a combination of fundamental and decorative crochet stitches to create the lace effect:

• Chain (ch): Used for the foundation row and as structural elements within the pattern
• Single crochet (sc): Provides dense, stable fabric sections
• Double crochet (dc): Creates the primary texture of the lace pattern
• Double treble crochet (dtr): Adds height and openness to the lace design
• Cluster stitches: The pattern includes 3 dc in same stitch and decrease variations (dtr2tog and dtr3tog in same stitch) that create visual texture and help shape the shawl

The pattern follows a 14-stitch repeat plus 1 plus 3 stitches, with rows 1–6 worked once, then rows 3–6 repeated to build the desired length and drape.

Stripe and Color Work

The shawl features alternating stripes created by working 2 rows each of two different hand-dyed yarns throughout construction. This striping technique adds visual complexity and allows the hand-dyed color variations in each yarn to create subtle gradations across the finished piece. The alternating yarn usage enhances the dimensional quality of the lace pattern.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern requires two premium Lana Grossa yarns:

• Lana Grossa Meilenweit Merino 1 hand-dyed: 300 g total (80% pure wool, 20% polyamide; 420 m per 100 g). Used in colorway col 301, which includes Off White, Neon Yellow, Dark Petrol, Red, and Raspberry tones
• Lana Grossa Silkhair hand-dyed: 150 g total (70% superkid mohair, 30% silk; 400 m per 50 g). Used in colorway col 601, which includes Pale Grey, Pale Pink, Citrus Yellow, Yellow Green, Pink, Dark Green, Cyclamen, and Petrol tones

The blend of wool and polyamide in the Meilenweit Merino provides durability and elasticity, while the superkid mohair and silk in the Silkhair yarn contribute luxurious softness, sheen, and drape. The hand-dyed nature of both yarns means each skein contains multiple color variations, adding organic visual interest to the finished shawl.

Tools and Gauge

A size 4 mm crochet hook is used throughout the project. The pattern is designed to achieve a gauge of 20 stitches and 6 rows measuring 10 x 10 cm in pattern stitch, measured after blocking with the size 4 mm hook. Achieving proper gauge is essential for the shawl to reach its intended finished dimensions.

Finishing

After crocheting is complete, the shawl is pinned to the specified measurements and blocked. Blocking sets the stitches, evens out the lace pattern, and helps the shawl achieve its final drape and shape. This finishing step is crucial for revealing the full beauty of the lace design and ensuring the shawl lays properly when worn.