I have seen loads of crochet shawls about in the last year, some really nice ones. It’s the ultimate Granny accessory. Naturally, I wanted one, so I made one! And now I’m making another.
Here is my first crochet shawl. I found a lovely free pattern, the April Flower shawl on Made by Leen.
I changed the border as I fancied something a bit pointier. I used Edie Eckman’s book, Crochet Borders, to choose which alternative crochet border I wanted. I also swapped to a different colour in the middle of the broad stripe, but for the most part, I have stuck to the original crochet pattern. I think it’s great! It was very quick to make, and now I am nearing the end of my next shawl using the same pattern.
I love the colours. They’re much better than the first one I did, where I grabbed colours without thinking. I’ve tinkered with the stripe on this one, just to make it different from the first one I made. I have no idea which border I’ll choose next, but I have a couple of ideas. I might also stick to the original pattern for this one; it’ll make it softer.
I have used Stylecraft Life DK yarn for both of these. I got it on sale in my local shop. I bought more than I know what to do with, but that’s OK!
I’ve got loads of crochet projects in, my head but I should probably finish off the granny square blanket, which I started before the shawls. There are 100 crochet circles in a bag, hiding in the cupboard under the stairs. They are waiting to have their ends sewn in. Booo.