Julianne's Summer Shawlette

Julianne's Summer Shawlette by Julie Blagojevich

What Is Being Made

Julianne's Summer Shawlette is a triangular wrap designed as a lightweight accessory perfect for warm weather layering. The finished shawlette measures 66 inches in length and 27 inches at its widest point, making it an elegant crescent-shaped garment suitable for draping over the shoulders or wearing as a versatile wrap.

Construction Technique

This shawlette is constructed using a point-to-width method, beginning at a single point and increasing every other row to form the triangular shape. This classic shawl construction technique creates a naturally expanding silhouette that requires minimal shaping while building dimension and drape throughout the piece.

Stitches and Special Techniques

The primary stitch used throughout Julianne's Summer Shawlette is the Solomon's Knot, a decorative and openwork stitch that creates an airy, lacy appearance ideal for summer wear. The Solomon's Knot is formed through a multi-step process:

• Create a chain and lengthen it to approximately 1/2 inch
• Wrap yarn around the hook and pull through while maintaining a normal loop size
• Separate the lengthened chain from the yarn leading to the new loop
• Insert the hook under the separated lengthened chain and wrap yarn around the hook
• Pull yarn through the loop, then wrap yarn around the hook again and pull through to complete the stitch

The pattern also incorporates basic crochet abbreviations including chain (ch), single crochet (sc), and stitch and space references (st and sp).

Materials and Tools

Julianne's Summer Shawlette is worked in Noro Taiyo Sock yarn, a premium blend of Cotton, Wool, Nylon, and Silk that provides both breathability and subtle sheen. The yarn is available in 420-meter skeins, and this project requires 2 skeins in Color-S3. A size D crochet hook is used to work the fabric, and a darning needle is needed for finishing. The yarn weight specifications of 3-ply and 4-ply indicate a lightweight, delicate construction suitable for the open Solomon's Knot stitch pattern.

Skill Level

This design is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it appropriate for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to explore decorative stitches and shaping techniques. The Solomon's Knot stitch requires attention to detail and practice, but the repetitive nature of the increasing rows provides opportunity to develop consistency and rhythm.