Japandi Lace Shawl, Tunisian crochet lace shawl, is a fusion of simplicity and gentle utility in one beautiful lace project. The sport weight yarn makes it a beautiful accessory to wear on days out as well as into the office.
The shawl is worked from bottom up to create an asymmetrical triangle with lace texture.
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Skills required:
To create this beautiful Tunisian crochet lace shawl you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:
Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), increasing under back loop of ch [back horizontal bar] (inc A), Tunisian knit stitch (tks), yarn over (yrh), stitch pattern bind-off, blocking.
Skill level:
Finished measurements:
The final Tunisian crochet lace shawl measurements (blocked):
Wingspan 136 x 67.5 cm (approx. 53.5 x 26.5 in)
Materials and tools
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my Tunisian crochet lace shawl, you will need:
Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino (100% Merino wool | sport weight | 50 g (1.76 oz) = 165 m (180 yds)), Cream (#04) 2 balls
Tunisian crochet hook size 5 mm (US size H-8) with cable (at least 100 cm (15”)) or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors
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Gauge:
Blocked Gauge:
14 sts x 9 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over st pattern
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 Tunisian crochet and focus on alternating your tension while working the project.
Stitch guide:
Tunisian crochet stitches are worked in 2 steps; forward and return pass from right to left, with the number of sts (lps) increasing on the hook during the forward pass and decreasing during the return pass.
Return pass is worked in the same way for all stitches (rows of sts) used in this project as follows: 1 ch, *yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.
Edge stitches:
Right edge stitch- This is the first lp on hook and counts as first st unless otherwise stated.
Left edge stitch- This st is referred to in the pattern as the End Stitch (ES) and is crocheted as follows: Rotate the end of the fabric towards yourself, insert the hook under both bars (left and right) of the last st, yrh and pul.
- First row of Tunisian crochet: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across.
- Tunisian knit stitch: Insert the hook from front to back between the front and back vertical bar, yrh and pul. Standard return pass.
Increase under back horizontal bar (inc A): Insert the hook from front to back under the next back horizontal bar, yrh and pul (1 st increased).
Stitch pattern bind off: * Insert hook from front to back between the front and back vertical bar, yrh, pul and pull through the lp that is on the hook, ch 1 [one lp remains on the hook]; rep from * to ES, work ES, pull through the lp that is on the hook, cut the yarn and fasten-off.
If this Tunisian crochet lace shawl is your first Tunisian crochet project and are not sure if this project matches your skills, I have a Tunisian crochet masterclass tutorial that will jump-start your Tunisian crochet journey!
| Abbreviations: | |
| ch- chain | yrh- yarn round the hook |
| st(s)- stitch(es) | pul- pull up a loop |
| lp(s)- loop(s) | FP- forward pass |
| tks- Tunisian knit stitch | RP- return pass |
| inc A- increase under back horizontal bar | RS- right side |
| rep- repeat | approx.- approximately |
Notes:
- The Tunisian crochet lace shawl is worked flat, RS facing from right to left.
- The shawl is worked from bottom up with 1 inc on left side every row and alternating 1 and 2 inc(s) on right side of rows. This causes the asymmetric shape of the shawl.
- The stitch count refers to the number of lps on hook on FP.
- Tks align with tks in the row below.
- Yrh before inc A also serve as an increase stitch at the beginning of right edge rows.
- Bind off row should be worked loosely to allow for the extra stretching during blocking.
- Wet blocking the shawl is essential for this project as it opens up lace stitches and highlights the stitch pattern.
Instructions:
Shawl
Chain 3.
Row 1 FP: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across. 3 lps on hook.
Row 1 RP and all other RPs: Standard RP.
Row 2: Inc A (inc), tks in next st, inc A (inc), ES. 5 lps on hook.
Row 3: Inc A (inc), yrh (st), tks in next st, yrh (st), inc A (inc), ES. 7 lps on hook.
Row 4: Yrh (inc), inc A (inc), * tks in next st, yrh; rep from * to last 2 sts, tks in next st, inc A (inc), ES.10 lps on hook.
Row 5: inc A (inc), * tks in next st, yrh; rep from * to last st, inc A (inc), ES.12 lps on hook.
Row 6: Yrh (inc), inc A (inc), * yrh (st), tks in next st; rep from * to last st, inc A (inc), ES. 15 lps on hook.
Row 7: inc A (inc), * yrh (st), tks in next st; rep from * to last 2 sts, yrh, inc A (inc), ES.17 lps on hook.
Row 8: Rep Row 4. 20 lps on hook.
Row 9: Rep Row 5. 22 lps on hook.
Row 10: Yrh (inc), inc A (inc), * yrh (st), tks in next st; rep from * to last st, inc A (inc), ES.25 lps on hook.
Row 11: Rep Row 7. 27 lps on hook.
Rows 12-13: Rep Rows 4-5. 32 lps on hook.
Row 14: Rep Row 10. 35 lps on hook.
Row 15: Rep Row 7. 37 lps on hook.
Rows 16-67: Rep Rows 12-15. 167 lps on hook.
Rows 68-70: Rep Rows 12-14. 175 lps on hook.
Row 71: Stitch pattern bind-off.
Fasten-off.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and block to final measurements.
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