Free Crochet Pattern: Homespun® Bridal Shawl

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Bridal Shawl
Lion BrandŽ Homespun^®
Pattern Number: 80205AD This elegant shawl is perfect for a bride or member of a wedding party.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
34 x 68 in. (86.5 x 172.5 cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

790-300 Homespun Yarn: Hepplewhite Heathered Solid True white and the texture of homespun creates a rich look.
Quantity needed: 5 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 29.95

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.65

Lion Brand Stitch Markers
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

GAUGE:
1 1/2 pattern repeats + 5 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in established shell pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated st or sp. Inc-shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated st or sp.

NOTES:
When instructed to work a shell in a shell, work a shell in the ch-2 sp of the indicated shell.

INSTRUCTIONS

SHAWL Ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 5 dc in ring. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in first st, 2 dc in next 5 sts-12 sts. Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in next st, (ch 2, dc in next 2 sts) 5 times-12 dc and 5 ch-2 sp. Row 4: Ch 3, turn, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in first ch-2 sp (shell made), (ch 2, shell in next ch-2 sp) 4 times, dc in last st-5 shells. Row 5: Ch 3, turn, shell in first shell, *ch 2, sc in next ch-sp, ch 2, shell in next shell; rep from * across, dc in last st.Place stitch marker in center shell. Move marker up as work proceeds. Row 6: Ch 3, turn, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next shell (inc-shell made), dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in next ch-2 sp, *shell in next shell, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in next ch-2 sp; rep from * to center shell, inc-shell in center shell, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in next ch-2 sp, **shell in next shell, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in next ch-2 sp; rep from ** to last shell, inc-shell in last shell, dc in last st. Row 7: Ch 3, turn, *shell in first ch-2 sp of inc-shell, ch 2, shell in next ch-2 sp of inc-shell, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, **shell in next shell, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2; rep from ** to next inc-shell; rep from * once more; shell in first ch-2 sp of last inc-shell, ch 2, shell in next ch-2 sp of last inc-shell, dc in last st. Row 8: Ch 3, turn, shell in next shell, ch 2, *shell in next shell, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in next ch-2 sp; rep from * to 2 center shells, shell in next shell, ch 2, shell in ch-2 sp between shells, ch 2, shell in next shell, **dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in next ch-2 sp, shell in next shell; rep from ** to last shell, ch 2, shell in last shell, dc in last st. Rep Rows 5-8 until Shawl measures 34 in. (86.5 cm) from beginning, measured down center back. Do not fasten off. FINISHING Pivot to work along top edge. Ch 1, work sc evenly spaced along top edge. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
ch(s) = chain(s)
ch-space = space previously made
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)

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