Tunisian Diamonds Shawl

Tunisian Diamonds Shawl by flyingflowerflourishes

What is Being Made

The Tunisian Diamonds Shawl is a symmetrically shaped crocheted shawl featuring an asymmetric color layout. Designed by Margo Bauman (flyingflowerflourishes), this piece combines geometric diamond patterning with a gradient color progression for a finished accessory suitable for intermediate crocheters. The shawl is worked side to side, beginning at a top corner and finishing at the opposite straight edge, creating a dynamic construction method that builds the design progressively.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This shawl is constructed using Tunisian crochet techniques, specifically the Tunisian Double Crochet Stitch. Tunisian crochet is a hybrid technique that combines elements of crochet and knitting, worked with a longer hook and requiring stitches to remain active on the hook throughout each row. This method creates a fabric with distinctive texture and drape characteristics. The diamond motif emerges through the structured stitch pattern, while the side-to-side construction method allows the crocheter to build the shawl horizontally across its width.

The pattern is designed for anyone with basic knowledge of Tunisian crochet techniques, making it an intermediate-level project. The Impressionist Gradient yarn, combined with the Tunisian crochet technique, produces a subtle and joyful color progression throughout the finished piece.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Tunisian Diamonds Shawl is designed to use KnitCircus Opulence yarn in the colorway Happy Happy Joy Joy Impressionist Gradient. This yarn is composed of 80% merino, 10% cashmere, and 10% nylon, offering a luxurious blend with excellent drape and softness. One standard 150g cake provides 660 yards (603.5 meters) of yarn, which is the recommended yardage for the full-sized shawl as designed.

The pattern is flexible regarding yarn quantity: crafters may use a 100g cake for a smaller version of the shawl, or incorporate additional yardage to create a larger piece. The 4-ply yarn weight works beautifully with the Tunisian crochet technique to showcase the gradient colors effectively.

Hook and Tools

The pattern calls for a G-size Tunisian hook (4.0 mm). The designer used a Denise Interchangeable hook with cable, with the total length from hook tip to base of stopper measuring 14 inches (35.5 centimeters). A Tunisian hook's length is essential for this technique, as it must accommodate multiple active stitches during the forward and return passes of each row.

Design Features

The Tunisian Diamonds Shawl showcases a thoughtful design that balances symmetrical shaping with asymmetric color placement. The Impressionist Gradient colorway of the KnitCircus Opulence yarn creates a subtle, multi-tonal effect that enhances the diamond stitch pattern without overwhelming it. The result is a joyful, visually interesting accessory that demonstrates the beautiful interplay between yarn color and stitch texture in Tunisian crochet.