Valley Yarns Sidonie Shawl Crochet Pattern

Valley Yarns Sidonie Shawl

What Is Being Made

The Sidonie Shawl is a crocheted triangular wrap designed by Sara Delaney. This finished accessory measures 62 inches wide and 37 inches long at the point, making it an ideal fall layering piece. The shawl is constructed to be delicate and wispy while maintaining warmth and comfort against the shoulders. The design accommodates multiple colorwork options, including coordinated gradients, bold color stripes, or a solid single color, allowing crafters to personalize their finished piece.

Techniques Used

The Sidonie Shawl is worked flat using fundamental crochet construction methods suitable for advanced beginners. The pattern employs a systematic row-by-row approach, building from a small foundation ring into an expanding triangular shape. The shawl features lace elements that create an open, airy fabric characteristic of lightweight wraps. The design incorporates specialty stitch variations and decorative picot edging to enhance the delicate aesthetic.

Stitches Used

This pattern utilizes several core crochet stitches and specialized stitch variations:

• Chain stitch (ch) – the foundation stitch used throughout
• Single crochet (sc) – used in picot edging details
• Double crochet (dc) – the primary stitch for the center fabric sections
• Treble crochet (tr) – employed in the opening rows and decorative elements
• Double crochet v-stitch (dcv) – a specialty stitch combining 1 double crochet, chain 2, and 1 double crochet in the same stitch or space
• Treble crochet v-stitch (trv) – a specialty stitch combining 1 treble crochet, chain 2, and 1 treble crochet in the same stitch or space
• Single crochet picot – a decorative edging stitch created by single crocheting into a stitch, chaining 3, then slip stitching between the legs of the single crochet at the base of the chain
• Treble crochet picot – a decorative edging stitch created by treble crocheting into a stitch, chaining 3, then slip stitching into the top of the treble crochet post at the base of the chain
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used for joining and securing stitches

Materials

The Sidonie Shawl is designed to be crocheted with Valley Yarns Southampton, a luxury blend yarn composed of 72% Kid Mohair and 28% Mulberry Silk. This fiber combination creates the delicate, wispy quality essential to the shawl's design. The yarn provides 230 yards per 25-gram skein. The pattern calls for 4 skeins total: 1 skein each of Color A (006, Persimmon), Color B (005, Cranberry), and 2 skeins of Color C (017, Merlot).

The recommended tool is a US size F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook, though crafters should use the size that achieves the specified gauge. The pattern gauges approximately 4 granny groups and 7 rows to 4 inches in the center double crochet section, ensuring proper finished dimensions and fabric drape.