What you'll need
| One size only: | 60’’(150cm) W x 20’’(50cm) H |
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Paintbox Yarns Socks - Fairisle - Candyshop (SF01)
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Product Description
(Patron en FR inclus)
What’s this: This is the l’Oiseau Rose shawl/shawlette. It was designed for the 1st box from Tricotine et cie.
Why should I make this: This shawl/shawlette is easy but doesn’t look it, and can be made as small or as big as you like.
When will this get the most use: Whenever you need an all-day hug!
Who is it for: Just about anyone!
Where do I start: This pattern is rated Beginner - you’ll need to know or be eager to learn the basic crochet stitches. You will need at least 100g of fingering weight yarn (used here, Leizu Fingering by Julie Asselin & a 3.5mm hook. Other notions: a yarn needle, and some stitch markers.
© ACCROchet
L'Oiseau Rose Shawlette by ACCROchet
Project Overview
The L'Oiseau Rose shawlette is an intermediate-level crochet design that creates an elegant triangular wrap measuring 60 inches (150cm) wide by 20 inches (50cm) deep. This downloadable crochet pattern from independent designer ACCROchet offers a refined accessory suitable for layering and draping.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
This shawlette is designed to be worked in 4-ply fingering weight yarn. The pattern calls for a single skein of Julie Asselin LeizuFingering, a premium blend of 90% merino and 10% silk totaling 115 grams with yardage of 420 yards (385 meters). The combination of merino wool and silk creates a fabric with excellent drape and subtle sheen, ideal for a delicate shawlette. A 3.5mm crochet hook is recommended for this yarn weight, along with a yarn needle for weaving in ends and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats.
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches by 18 rows over 4 inches (10cm) when worked in pattern. Crocheters should work a gauge swatch in the stitch pattern to ensure proper finished dimensions, adjusting hook size up or down as needed to match the specified gauge before beginning the full project.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
The L'Oiseau Rose shawlette employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern utilizes the following stitches:
- Chain stitch (ch) – the foundation stitch used to create the initial base and chain spaces throughout the pattern
- Extended single crochet (esc) – a taller variation of single crochet that adds height and texture to the fabric
- Chain spaces (ch-sp) – deliberate gaps created by chaining and skipping stitches, which add openness and lace-like qualities to the shawlette
The construction begins with a chain foundation of 18 stitches, then progresses through rows of extended single crochet with strategic increases and chain spaces. The pattern incorporates increases (working multiple stitches into single stitches) at the edges to create the triangular shawlette shape. Chain spaces are distributed throughout to create visual interest and enhance the fabric's drape.
Pattern Structure
The shawlette is worked in rows from the top point downward, with the pattern expanding as rows progress. Stitch markers are essential for tracking the chain spaces and increases that define the shawlette's shape. The intermediate difficulty reflects the need to maintain consistent tension, manage increases correctly, and work accurately with chain spaces while building the triangular form.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | ACCROchet |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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