Acer Shawl

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Inspired by the beautiful tumbling waves of leaves on a mature Acer tree, this pretty patterned shawl is deceptively simple to make. Worked in ever-increasing rows so there is no long foundation chain, the size is easily adaptable – just work more or fewer rows.

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Inspired by the beautiful tumbling waves of leaves on a mature Acer tree, this pretty patterned shawl is deceptively simple to make. Worked in ever-increasing rows so there is no long foundation chain, the size is easily adaptable – just work more or fewer rows.

Designed to be suitable as a first attempt at shawls for crocheters who are nervous about following patterns.

 

Fingering Weight Version


Size

Wingspan: 115cm/45in
Depth): 56cm/22in 

Materials

  • 1x 100g skeins Cascade Heritage Silk (4ply weight, 85% Merino Superwash Wool, 15% Mulberry Silk, 437m/400yds) in Italian Plum (5633)
  • 4mm hook (US G)


Tension

2.5 shells and 12 rows in pattern to 10cm/4in using 4mm hook (or size needed to obtain tension)

DK Weight Version

Size

Wingspan: 125cm/49in
Depth: 58cm/23in

Materials

  • 2x 50g skeins Louisa Harding Amitola (DK weight, 80% Wool 20% Silk, 250m (273yds) in Dark Rose (111) - sample used 83g
  • 5mm hook (US H) 


Tension

2 shells and 10 rows in pattern to 10cm/4in using 5mm hook (or size needed to obtain tension).

Difficulty Rating

Easy

Skills Needed

Basic crochet stitches, working in rows, working into chain spaces, working into stitches, bobbles (explained).

Construction

Starting at one end, each row is increased on the neck edge only until the shawl reaches the desired size.

Customer Reviews

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Anna
So good I’ve made 3

A really well thought out pattern that just works seamlessly. So far I’ve made it in 4ply, DK, and an aran weight. Not one of the tiny (only useful as a handkerchief ) shawls but one I’ve been thrilled to gift to loved ones. Works up speedy too!
Blocks well to create a professional looking piece. Love it!

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Sharon
Gift for my mum

This was one of the first shawls I made from the Crochet Project and I found the repeat pattern very rhythmic and easy to follow. I used a variegated yarn and it looked stunning. It was very quick to make and my mum loves it

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Gemma
Gorgeous

I adore this shawl! I made the DK version in quite a plump DK and it worked out brilliantly. The repeat is easily memorized, but takes just enough concentration to keep you engaged in the project - a perfect mindful project.
I was fairly new to crochet when I made this (which probably explains me using DK rather than 4-ply!), but I was delighted with the result.

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Jill Pohren
Second one

I’m making my second Acer shawl, it works up beautifully. My first was in stripes from minis and the second is a solid - the lace pattern really opens up when blocked. I love it and recommend it for beginner crocheters looking to up their skills. Thank you!

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Clare Rainey
Beautiful and fail-safe!

I've used this pattern to make a few shawls (all for me!), using both 4-ply and dk yarn. Both versions work up beautifully and the shawls are lovely to wear. The pattern is helpfully repetitive so it's pretty simple but not so much that you lose interest. I make a lot of shawls but this is the pattern I keep coming back to.