Crochet Whimsical Flower Burst Shawl

This shawl is designed for adventurous beginners ready to explore new techniques while creating a stunning accessory. Follow the pattern to make your unique floral burst with a soft yarn, and enjoy every moment of stitching!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: 600 yards of lightweight cotton or acrylic yarn in your favorite colors
• Hook: 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape

Gauge:

14 double crochets x 8 rows = 4 inches in pattern (after blocking)

Finished Size:

Approximately 60 inches wide and 28 inches long, after blocking.

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sp = space
• sl st = slip stitch
• tr = treble crochet
• sk = skip

Pattern Instructions:

Flower Hexagon Motif:

Make 30 flower hexagons:

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 11 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, *2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (24 dc)
4. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 2, sk 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 flower points)
5. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, *(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in ch 2 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (12 petal clusters)

Assembling the Shawl:

1. Join each flower hexagon by aligning edges and slip stitching together, creating a contiguous piece.
2. Continue joining until you have formed a large enough piece for a shawl.
3. Border: Ch 1, sc around entire edge of shawl; in corners, work (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) to create a rounded edge.
4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing Touches:

Block your shawl to enhance the lace stitch definition. Enjoy wearing your beautiful creation or gifting it to someone special!