Free Crochet Pattern: Jiffy® Elspeth Shawl

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn, formatted for input to refreshable Braille displays or Braille software
Elspeth Shawl
Lion BrandŽ Jiffy^®
Pattern Number: 90253AD This lace shawl is great for any occasion.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: One Size
29 x 58 in. [73.5 x 147.25 cm]

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

450-124 Jiffy Yarn: Camel Light, warm tan
Quantity needed: 4 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 12.76

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size N-13
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.95

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

GAUGE:
12 sts + 6 rows = 6 in. [15.25 cm] in 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:
Bobble Holding back last loop of each dc, work 5 dc in next st, yarn over and pull through 6 loops on hook.

INSTRUCTIONS

SHAWL Ch 3, sl st in beg ch to form a ring. Row 1: Ch 3, 9 dc in ring, do not join. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) twice, bobble in next dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) twice - 13 sts. Row 3: Ch 3, turn, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) across, end dc in last dc - 19 dc. Row 4: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in next dc, (ch 2, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc) across - 6 ch-2 sp. Row 5: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), turn, (3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2) across, end dc in top of ch-3 - 7 ch-2 sp. Row 6: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in beg ch-2 sp, (ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp) across - 6 ch-2 sp. Row 7: Ch 3, turn, dc in each of next 2 dc, (4 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc) across, end last dc in top of ch-3 - 44 dc. Row 8: Ch 3, turn, dc in each of next 3 dc, (bobble in next dc, dc in each of next 8 dc) to last 5 dc, end bobble in next dc, dc in each of next 4 dc. Row 9: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in beg dc, dc in each st across to last dc, 2 dc in last dc - 46 dc. Row 10: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in beg dc, (ch 2, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc) across - 15 ch-2 sp. Row 11: Rep Row 5 - 16 ch-2 sp. Row 12: Rep Row 6 - 15 ch-2 sp. Row 13: Ch 3, turn, dc in each of next 2 dc, (2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc) across - 77 dc. Row 14: Ch 3, turn, dc in each of next 2 dc, (bobble in next dc, dc in each of next 8 dc) to last 3 dc, end bobble in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc. Row 15: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across, inc 2 dc evenly spaced - 79 dc. Row 16: Rep Row 10 - 26 ch-2 sp. Row 17: Rep Row 5 - 27 ch-2 sp. Row 18: Rep Row 6 - 26 ch-2 sp. Row 19: Rep Row 13 - 132 dc. Row 20: Ch 3, turn, dc in each of next 2 dc, (bobble in next dc, dc in each of next 8 dc) to last 4 dc, end bobble in next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc. Row 21: 2 dc in beg dc, dc in each st across - 133 dc. Row 22: Rep Row 10 - 44 ch-2 sps. Row 23: Rep Row 5 - 45 ch-2 sps. Row 24: Rep Row 6 - 44 ch-2 sps. Row 25: Rep Row 13 - 222 dc. Fasten off. FINISHING Edging From RS, join yarn at any edge of Shawl. Work [sc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, tr in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts] evenly around Shawl. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
ch-space = space previously made
dc = double crochet
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tr = treble (triple) crochet

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