Blooming Lace Crochet Shawl
Inspiration
The Blooming Lace Shawl reminds me of my childhood in a small village in Kenya on an early spring morning with flowers blooming and the rays of the sun falling on them as the sweet aroma fills the air.
I am thrilled that I am finally able to share some exciting news with you today. Remember that lace shawl pattern I shared with you a while back? The one that made it to the cover of Radicle Threads Magazine! It is finally in my shop.
First, I can't express how much this means to me. It's not just a personal accomplishment but a testament to our wonderful crochet community. So, I wanted to give you all the inside scoop on this special crochet shawl pattern and how it all came together.
The Blooming Lace Shawl is a semi-circular crochet shawl designed with love and care. I had been thinking of designing something to remind me of my childhood in my small village in Kenya. When I was approached by the Radicle Threads Magazine, I knew it was my chance to get to work on my childhood memories.
The magazine theme was geared towards spring crochet patterns. Once I read that, the spring blooming flowers with their sweet aroma as the rays of the morning sun fall on them flooded my mind. I could not shake it off and there and then I knew that I needed to bring these memories to life.
This blooming lace crochet shawl is perfect for wrapping yourself in comfort and style. But here's the magic - it's simpler to create than it may appear as it uses only chains and filet roses.
So, what's so special about this lace shawl, you might wonder? Well, it's all in the details. At the beginning, I incorporated delicate chains that add an airy and light feel to the shawl, signifying the rays of the sun. These chains give it a touch of elegance, making it versatile enough for any occasion.
But the real charm unfolds towards the end of the pattern. The blooming filet rose design is the heart of the pattern. The intricate filet rose pattern adds a touch of romantic flair to the shawl, making it an ideal accessory for those special moments in life.
Yarn
Now, let's talk about color! This lace shawl isn't just about the design; it's about the memories and emotions each color evokes, and receiving the yarn from Valkyrie Fibers confirmed to me that I had made the right choice to design the blooming shawl.
I had no part in choosing the colors, yet they fit what I had envisioned and they blend and complement each other perfectly.
Red - This color is like a burst of energy and warmth. It's the shade of vibrant flowers that would pop up all over our village in the early spring. When I look at the red in this shawl, I'm transported back to those crisp mornings when the earth was awakening, and the flowers were greeting the sun with their rich, fiery red petals.
Green - Green is like the lush, fresh grass in our village after a gentle rain shower. It's a symbol of growth and renewal. In the shawl, the green yarn represents the leaves and stems of those blooming flowers, creating a harmonious balance with the red. It's like nature's embrace.
Blue - Now, blue is the color of the wide, open skies that stretched endlessly above our village. It's the hue of serenity and calm. When I added blue to the shawl, I wanted to capture that sense of tranquility you feel when you gaze at the clear blue sky on a beautiful spring day. It's like a breath of fresh air.
Together, these three colors tell a story. They recreate the essence of my childhood in that small village, where every spring morning felt like a celebration of life and nature. The red, green, and blue yarns intertwine to form a visual narrative of blooming flowers, fresh grass, and endless skies.
As you crochet this shawl, I hope you choose colors that transport you to a place of nostalgia and joy, just as mine did and still do for me.
If you grabbed your copy of the Radicle Threads Magazine, I hope you enjoyed creating this stunning crochet shawl. If not, you can get a copy of this pattern from either my Ravelry or Etsy shop.
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Skill Level
Intermediate
Gauge
14 chain loops x 7 rows = 4”over ch 5 loop, after blocking.
7 chain loops x 10 rows = 4” over ch 7 loop, after blocking.
4 blocks/meshes x 10 rows = 4” over Filet Pattern, after blocking.
Please make a swatch
Finished Measurements
Wingspan: 82”
Depth: 31.5”
Materials
Valkyrie Fibers. Fingering weight, 75% Superwash Merino 25% nylon; 100g/423 m/463 yds
MC: 2 skeins/783 yds middle Earth There Back Again
CC1: 1 skein/429 yds Middle Earth Anduin
CC2: 1 skein'/79 yds Undomiel
Hook - 4 mm (J) or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry Needle
Tape Measure
Scissors
Abbreviations
Ch(s) - chain(s)
Sc - single crochet
Dc - double crochet
St(s) - stitch(es)
Sk - skip
Lp - loop
ch-sp -chain space
Special sts
Lp 5 - sc in next st or lp, ch 5, sc in same st or lp
Lp 7 - sc in next st or lp, ch 7, sc in same st or lp
V-st - (dc, ch 3, dc) in same st
Mesh - dc in next st, ch 3, sk 2 sts or 3-ch-sp
Block - (dc in next 3 sts) or (dc in next st, 2 dc in ch-3 sp
Notes
This pattern is written in Standard US Terms.
Ch 3 at the beginning of the row counts as a st throughout.
Ch 6 at the beginning of the row counts as a dc and ch 3.
The rows with loop stitches are worked by alternating MC and CC1 every other row.
Each row is worked with one color of yarn and instead of turning the work at the end of the row, the net row is worked with the second color starting at the beginning of the previous row.
The work is then turned and 2WS rows worked with the other color. The color to be used on WS/RS are mentioned at the beginning of each row.
Stitches are increased within the pattern.
