SweetGeorgia Solna Shawl Crochet Pattern

SweetGeorgia Solna Crochet Lace Shawl

What is Being Made

The Solna is a delectably light and lacy crochet shawl designed by Mary Beth Temple. This wrappable shawl is worked from the smallest point upward to emphasize the elegant curves of the finished piece. The shawl features a generous top edge measuring 53 inches along the curve (or 43 inches point to point when laid flat), with a depth of 20 inches from top edge to deepest point. This design is perfect for using up yarn from your stash, as it can accommodate varying yardage depending on your desired finished size.

Techniques Used

The Solna employs several key crochet techniques to achieve its beautiful lacy appearance:

• Bottom-up construction: The shawl is worked starting at the smallest point and building upward, allowing the crafter to customize the final size by continuing until yarn runs out.
• Seamless, flat construction: The shawl is worked flat in rows without seaming, creating a smooth, finished appearance.
• Lace patterning: The design features an easy four-row repeat that creates the characteristic openwork and airy quality of lace crochet.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches combined to create the lace effect:

• Double crochet (dc): The primary stitch forming the structure of the shawl
• Single crochet (sc): Used for shaping and detail work
• Chain stitches (ch): Creating the open spaces characteristic of lace patterns, particularly chain-1 spaces (ch-1 sp) that form the lacy openwork
• Puff stitches: Decorative textured stitches incorporated into the pattern for visual interest
• Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog): Used for decreasing stitches to shape the shawl

Materials and Tools

The Solna pattern is designed for use with specific materials and equipment:

• Yarn: One skein of SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in Violet (425 yards / 388 meters per 4 ounce / 115 gram skein). This yarn is composed of 80% Superwash Merino and 20% Nylon, providing durability and easy care for the finished shawl.
• Hook: Size G/6 US (4 mm) crochet hook. Hook size may be adjusted as needed to obtain the correct gauge.
• Gauge: 17 stitches and 8 rows measure 4 inches / 10 centimeters in pattern stitch after blocking.

Pattern Details

Skill Level: Easy, making this an excellent project for crocheters of various experience levels who wish to create a sophisticated lace garment.

Pattern Structure: The Solna features a repeating four-row sequence that builds upon itself to create the expanding shawl shape. The pattern instructions include specific abbreviations and notations, such as counting chain stitches at the beginning of rows as stitch equivalents and working designated spaces and skipped stitches to maintain the lace pattern throughout.

This downloadable PDF pattern from SweetGeorgia Yarns is an ideal project for crafters seeking to create an elegant, wearable accessory with beautiful lace detailing and a manageable construction method.