Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Crescent Moon Shawl in Sierra Glacier Lake (CH0547)

The crescent moon shape has become one of my favourite shaping for shawls because of how they seem to organically drape so beautifully around the neck and shoulders. This is yet another example.

Crescent Moon Shawl in Sierra, Glacier Lake (CH0547)



Fuller details, workings, patterns, and even how-to images can be found in the (similar) Crescent Moon shawl CH0545.

Here, I will just note down the basics and offer some photos.

FEATURES TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • natural and organic drape around neck and shoulders
  • a delight to wear
  • comfortable and stays on much better than normal, rectangular scarves or shawls
  • easy to make
  • accomodates different yarns (be it weight/texture/colours)
  • works up very quickly

yada yada



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Materials & Specifications

Approx. Size: Free Size
๐Ÿงถ Yarn:
• main: Patons Sierra 8 ply (Glacier Lake) (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool>
• inset/contrast yarn: Vera Moda, Ballroom (54% Sequins, 46% Acrylic)
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.)
๐Ÿช Manufacturer's Recommended Needle/Hook Size: 4mm
๐Ÿช 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 โ„‹unsold, 2eby i think



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WHERE TO BUY THIS PATTERN




There is no pattern for this specific shawl. However a similar Crescent Moon Shawl (CH0545) pattern is available at my Ravelry store.

Or you can read the blog post on CH0545.