Puffs and Crosses Lace Shawl is the ideal accessory for chilly spring mornings or nights out with friends. It is a beautiful and delicate design that can spice up any outfit. This is a great first crochet lace shawl project.
Last updated: 28/01/2024
The pattern was published in Happily Hooked Magazine in May 2020, issue Light and Lacy.
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Skills required:
To create this beautiful crochet lace shawl you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:
Chain, single crochet stitch (sc), foundation single crochet stitch (fsc), puff stitch (puff), puff v-stitch (puff v-st), double crochet stitch (dc), blocking.
Skill level:
Finished measurements:
The final crochet lace shawl measurements (unblocked):
168 x 42 cm (approx. 66.15 x 16.5)”
Materials and tools:
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my crochet lace shawl, you will need:
Sheepjes Organicon Premium Blend (100% Cotton | super fine | 50 g (1.8 oz) = 170 m (186 yds)), Soft Blossom #206 5 skeins
Crochet hook size 4.0 mm (G/6)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
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Gauge:
Blocked Gauge:
16 dc x 8 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4)”
Gauge helps you to understand how the project turns out in terms of the final size. If you would like to achieve the exact size of the final project as in the instructions above, you gauge needs to match exactly to the above.
If you get more stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hook size as per instructions, your final project will turn out smaller. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hooks size as per instructions, your final project will turn out bigger.
To make adjustments, if you get more stitches and/or rows, you can try using bigger hook size to get closer to the desired size. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows, you can try using smaller hook size to get closer to the desired size.
It may take trial and error to try out a few hook sizes to achieve the exact size.
Alternatively, if you really don’t want to make several samples to achieve the desired size, you can try to alter your tension as you work the project. However, I would advise to try this out once you master the basics of Tunisian crochet as it may be a bit tiresome to try to master the basics of crochet and focus on alternating your tension while working the project.
Stitch guide:
Fsc (foundation single crochet) = ch 2, insert hook in the second ch from hook, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 1 loop on hook (ch made), yo, pull through 2 loops (sc made), *insert hook in ch of previous st and pull up loop, yo, pull through 1 loop (ch made), yo, pull through 2 loops (sc made); rep from * until required number of fsc have been made.
Puff (puff stitch) = yo, insert hook as indicated in the pattern, yo, pull up a loop, [yo, insert hook in the same st, yo, pull up a lp] 2 times, yo, pull through all 7 loops on hook.
Puff V st (puff v-stitch)- (puff st, ch 3, puff) in indicated st.
Stitch Charts:
Notes:
Pattern consists of 4 row repeat.
The shawl begins with a row of fsc sts and ends with a row of sc sts.
The shawl is worked flat.
Turning 2 chain is worked loosely and counts as a 1st dc st.
Turning 1 chain does not count as a stitch.
Instructions:
Row 1 (WS): 265 fsc, turn- 265 sc.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc now and throughout), *dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st; rep from * to last 4 sts, dc in next 4 sts, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, skip 1 sts, puff V -st in next st, puff V st in each center dc of 3-dc group to end, dc in the last st, turn.
Row 4: Ch 2, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in ch-3 sp; rep from * to last st, dc in the last st, turn.
Row 5: Ch 2, skip 1 st, dc in next 2 sts, dc in skipped st, *ch1, skip 1 st, dc in next 2 sts, dc in skipped st; rep from * to last st, dc in the last st, turn.
Row 6: Ch 2, dc in next 3 sts, *ch 1, dc in next 3 sts; rep from * to last st, dc in the last st, turn.
Rows 7-34: Repeat Rows 3-6.
Row 35: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch across. 265 sc.
Bind off.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and block to final measurements.
I would love to see and share your work on social media, use #puffsandcrossesshawl or #exquisitecrochetuk
Pattern support: exquisite.crochet.uk@gmail.com
Further resources:
Pattern video tutorial:
| Abbreviations: | |
| ch- chain | yrh- yarn round the hook |
| st(s)- stitch(es) | lp(s)- loop(s) |
| sc- single crochet stitch | pul- pull up a loop |
| fsc- foundation single crochet | RS- right side |
| puff- puff stitch | WS- wrong side |
| dc- double crochet stitch | approx.- approximately |
| rep- repeat | |
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You can purchase the add free PDF version of the pattern at LoveCraft here and Ravelry here.
Did you enjoy my Puffs and Crosses Shawl Pattern? Then you will love my other crochet and Tunisian crochet Accessories patterns:
Thank you so much if you got this far in the pattern! I hope you got inspired for your own version using various colours. I can’t wait to see it! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and let me know in the comment section below how you got on with it! As always, if you have any pattern query, the quickest way to get it answered is by emailing me on the pattern support email address above.
Happy crocheting!
Very lovely! Thanks for sharing! Love that it has a nice length. I’m excited to get started.
Hello Kathryn😊, many thanks! I can’t wait to see your shawl, please tag me on social media if/ when you share pictures😊.
Hello. What a beauty your puffs and crosses shawl is! I just purchased 5 cakes of Soft Donegal tweed yarn, irish tweed yarn, 100% merino fingering wool yarn, shades of red – 50 gm in Crimson! My daughter has moms sicilian olive skin and adore this color. I have wanted to make her a gift for years in that shade. Your pattern is elegant! Thank you so much!
Thank you! I am sure your yarn will be perfect! It will surely be a very treasured gift for days to come 😊.
Do we have the permission to sell shawl we make from the pattern
Hello Net, yes, individual shawls are fine, thank you for checking with me, I really appreciate it!