Lana Grossa Crocheted Shawl Pattern

Lana Grossa Crocheted Shawl in Gomitolo Summer Tweed

What Is Being Made

This is a crocheted shawl designed by Lana Grossa, featured as Design 06 from Filati Gomitolo 03. The finished shawl measures 48 x 198 cm, making it a generous triangular or rectangular wrap suitable for layering and styling versatility. The shawl is constructed in two symmetrical halves that are joined at the center, creating a balanced and elegant finished piece.

Construction and Design Techniques

The shawl employs a seamless, worked-flat construction method that eliminates the need for seaming. The piece is worked in two identical halves, with the second half created by turning the work upside down and working into the remaining loops of the original chain stitches. This technique ensures perfect symmetry and alignment where the two halves meet. The design features lace patterning throughout, creating an open, breathable fabric ideal for warm-weather wear.

The crochet pattern is based on a multiple of 14 stitches plus 1, worked according to a provided chart. Rows 1 through 4 are worked once, then rows 3 and 4 are repeated to build the desired length. The pattern repeat is clearly marked on the chart between arrows for ease of following. All stitches that meet at the bottom center of the shawl are worked into a single stitch, creating a neat joining point.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – Used for the foundation and throughout the lace pattern
• Single crochet (sc) – Provides structure and detail within the lace design
• Double crochet (dc) – Forms the primary fabric and creates height in the pattern
• Front post double crochet – Worked by inserting the hook from front to back around the post of a stitch one row below, adding texture and dimensional interest
• Back post double crochet – Worked by inserting the hook from back to front to back around the post of a stitch one row below, further enhancing the textured lace effect

The combination of post stitches creates a sophisticated lace pattern with excellent drape and visual interest, characteristic of fine crochet shawlwork.

Materials and Specifications

The shawl requires 300 grams of Lana Grossa Gomitolo Summer Tweed 3, a premium yarn blend consisting of 72% cotton, 20% viscose, and 8% polyamide. This fiber composition provides breathability, drape, and durability ideal for a summer shawl. The yarn offers 400 meters per 100 grams, providing excellent yardage for the project size.

The recommended tool is a 4 mm crochet hook, which works in conjunction with the yarn to achieve the specified gauge. The pattern is worked in color 4, described as Jeans/Marine/Grey-Green/Red/Orange – a multi-tonal colorway that adds visual depth to the lace pattern.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern gauge is 1 pattern repeat and 7 rows equals 8 x 10 cm when worked in the crochet pattern using the size 4 mm hook. Creating a gauge swatch before beginning is essential to ensure proper finished dimensions. The swatch should measure approximately 12 x 12 cm and should be blocked as you would the finished shawl, excluding cast-on, bind-off, and selvage stitches from the measurement.

Finishing involves pinning the completed shawl to the specified measurements and blocking it to set the lace pattern and ensure even dimensions. This blocking step is crucial for achieving the intended drape and final appearance of the lace design.