I have been fascinated with crocheting the "crescent shawls" which drape very well due to their unique crescent shaping. I made a couple some many years ago but I really couldn't remember how I did it! (ah! Just found it again! - CH0494!! 🤭) This winter just gone, I finally used it and I really loved the drape and shape of it. So as a result, I wanted to redo the crescent type shawls and this time, I was determined to document and write up the pattern so that it can be easily accessed in the future.
It is very easy to make! And fun! I used a special stitch for this shawl which I call "inset dc filet crochet". I don't know if it has a 'real' name.
In truth, once you grasp the basic shape of these crescent shawls, you can reproduce it with any combination of stitches and colours you like. Actually this version is but one of the many ways to produce the delectable, drapable crescent shaping. It is it's shaping that creates a fabric form and structure that seems to want to curve, organically & naturally, around the neck and shoulders.
Below is a very rough rendition of how this shape is created.
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Materials & Specifications
| Approx. Size: | Free Size |
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🧶 Yarn: |
• main: Patons Sierra 8 ply (Nevada) (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool> • inset/contrast yarn: fine & silky rayon-viscose (Rich Cerise) |
| Crochet Technique/Stitch: | mainly "inset dc filet crochet" |
| Crochet Terminology: | American & Crochet Symbols |
| Level: | Beginner - Intermediate (only because I don’t explain how-to do common crochet stitches, sewing up, weaving in, etc. I provide mini videos/tuts where I can but you will be expected to know how to do most of the common stitches.) |
| 🪝 Manufacturer's Recommended Needle/Hook Size: | 4mm |
| 🪝 Hooks Used: | 5mm (Note: the recommeded hook size for the 8ply Sierra is 4mm. However I used the 5mm as the work needed more ease from using an additional inset yarn.) |
| Number of Colours: | 2 or more |
| Final Nett Wt (approx.): | 200 - 270 g (depending on yarn used) |
| Work Time (approx.; excl. prep & graphing): | 1-2 days |
| Care: | Recommended gentle machine or hand wash. Squeeze (do not wring) out water. Roll in dry towel to absorb more moisture. Dry flat in shade. Dry cleanable. |
| GAUGE (approx.) | [14 sts x 8 rows] ≡ 10x10 cm square in "inset dc filet crochet" |
| Status: n/a N0 ℋunsold, 2eby i think | |
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WHERE TO BUY THIS PATTERN
• CH0545 Crescent Moon Shawl – PDF pattern on Ravelry
