Product Description
I designed this shawlette with yarn from Robin @birchhollowfibers and Shobha @serendipitouswool. Shobha and Robin are the dyers behind the wonderful collaboration that is Yarn Journeys Book Club: A yarn club that highlights and celebrates beautiful stories from BIPOC children’s authors. This club was created to showcase the importance of young children seeing themselves represented in the books they read or that are read to them. The name Papiyon is Haitian for Butterfly which is an insect that always reminds me of spring and better days. PATTERN: 3 pages Beginner Written in US crochet terms Yarn: Fingering weight yarn Hook: 4mm/US G6 My sample is made in Water Wheel and Poetic from Birch Hollow Fibers and Serendipitous Wool. All my testers used yarn from both shops for their samples.
Papiyon Shawlette by Desamour Designs
What is Being Made
The Papiyon Shawlette is a crocheted shawl designed by Elisabeth Desamour of Desamour Designs. The name Papiyon comes from the Haïtian-Creole word for butterfly, reflecting the designer's inspiration from the arrival of butterflies as a sign of spring. This shawlette is an ideal accessory for those seeking a lightweight, versatile garment suitable for transitional seasons.
Design Inspiration and Collaboration
This pattern was created in collaboration with fiber artists and dyers Robin of Birch Hollow Fibers and Shobha of Serendipitous Wool as part of the Yarn Journeys Book Club. The shawlette celebrates the beautiful colorways and literary inspirations featured in this collaborative project, making it an excellent choice for crafters who appreciate thoughtfully curated yarn selections and meaningful design partnerships.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
The Papiyon Shawlette is constructed using fundamental crochet techniques, making it accessible to beginner-level crocheters. While specific stitch details are outlined in the complete pattern instructions, the design employs classic crochet stitchwork suitable for shawlette construction, allowing crafters to develop their skills while creating a wearable finished piece.
Yarn and Materials
This project is designed for 4-ply yarn weight, a medium-weight option that provides excellent drape and structure for shawlette designs. The pattern pairs beautifully with the carefully selected colorways from Birch Hollow Fibers and Serendipitous Wool, though any quality 4-ply yarn in your preferred color will work. Standard crochet hooks appropriate for 4-ply yarn are required to complete this project.
Pattern Format
The Papiyon Shawlette is available as a downloadable PDF pattern for non-commercial home use, allowing immediate access to complete instructions and stitch diagrams for your crochet project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Desamour Designs |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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