ELEGANT OPENWORK CHEVRON SHAWL

Materials Needed:

• DK weight yarn (approx. 400 yards)
• 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

9 double crochets and 5 rows = 4 inches in pattern

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Shell (5 dc in same stitch)

Instructions:

Foundation Row:

Ch 52.

Row 1:

Dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across. Turn.

Row 2:

Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *5 dc in ch-2 space, ch 2, skip next dc; repeat from * across. Dc in top of turning ch. Turn.

Row 3:

Ch 3, dc in the same stitch, *ch 2, 5 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2; repeat from * to last dc, dc in top of turning ch. Turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until your shawl measures approximately 60 inches in length, or desired size.

Final Row:

Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch space across, ensuring to create a scalloped edge as you go. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing Touch:

Block your shawl to achieve the desired shape and define the openwork pattern.

Enjoy your new shawl!