Rosaleen Shawl Wrap Crochet Pattern

Rosaleen Shawl in Berroco Gianna

What is Being Made

The Rosaleen is a crocheted cowl-style shawl designed by Mel Kennelly. This advanced beginner project creates a wearable wrap with finished measurements of approximately 18 inches (45.5 cm) around the collar and 25 inches (63.5 cm down the center, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Construction Technique

The Rosaleen shawl is constructed using an inside-out building method, beginning with a center motif worked from a Magic Ring. The design then expands outward from this central point, allowing the crocheter to control the overall shape and drape as rounds are added progressively. This construction approach is typical of many shawl and wrap patterns, as it provides structural integrity and balanced shaping throughout the piece.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• 3dc-cluster: A decorative stitch element created by working three double crochet stitches together into a single unit, formed by yarning over and pulling up loops multiple times before drawing through all loops on the hook simultaneously
• Double crochet (dc): The primary stitch used throughout the pattern, providing structure and drape
• Half double crochet (hdc): Used in combination with other stitches to create textural variation
• Single crochet (sc): Incorporated into stitch sequences for shaping and detail
• Treble crochet (tr): Used within the pattern repeats to add height and openness to the design
• Chain spaces (ch-3 sp and ch-5 sp): Intentional gaps created by chain stitches that form an integral part of the lace-like structure
• Magic Ring: The foundation technique used to begin the center motif without a traditional chain foundation

Materials

This project requires Berroco Gianna yarn in the colorway #9109 Kelp. The pattern calls for 2 balls of yarn, with each ball weighing 100 grams. A size E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook is recommended, though the pattern notes that hook size may be adjusted to achieve proper gauge.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 13 stitches and 9 rounds measuring 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in double crochet stitch. Importantly, this gauge measurement is taken after blocking, making it essential to block the finished shawl to achieve the intended finished measurements. Crocheters are strongly encouraged to check gauge before beginning the project to ensure accurate sizing and yarn yardage calculations.