Crochet Lover’s Knots Shawl
Indulge in the mesmerizing world of crochet with the exquisite "Crochet Lover's Knots Shawl." This enchanting piece of artistry is a true testament to the beauty and versatility of crochet. Crafted with love and passion, this shawl showcases the intricate Lover's Knot stitch, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any outfit. This shawl is not only a fashion statement but also a labor of love. It is a testament to the skill and creativity of crochet enthusiasts who pour their heart and soul into every stitch. Whether you drape it over your shoulders on a chilly evening or wear it as a stylish accessory, the "Crochet Lover's Knots Shawl" is sure to turn heads and evoke admiration for its beauty and the artistry behind it.
Materials:
- Yarn: 350-400 yds DK weight yarn.
- Hook: Size G / 6 (4 mm) hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Notions:
- Yarn needle
- 2 locking stitch markers (optional)
Project Level:
Intermediate – Great introduction to Solomon’s / Lover’s knots.
Size:
36 inches x 60 inches before blocking, 44 x 72 inches after blocking. Blocking is critical. Finished size may vary depending on how aggressively you block it and how springy your yarn is.
Gauge:
16 dc x 8 rows = 4″. Exact gauge is not important for this project.
Abbreviations used:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- lk = lover’s knot (see Special Stitches)
- elk = edge lover’s knot (see Special Stitches)
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sp(s) = space(s)
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
Special Stitches:
Lover’s knot (lk): Pull working loop up to a length of 1.5 inches. YO, draw through but do not tighten – this makes an extended chain st. Sc in back bump of chain to secure. See full tutorial here.
Edge lover’s knot (elk): Work as for lk, but start by drawing the working loop up to 1 inch instead of 1.5 inches.
When working into an lk or elk stitch, work into the sc part at the top of the stitch, just like you would into a normal sc, unless otherwise specified.
Instructions:
Main Section:
(Scroll down for chart)
If you want a wider shawl, you can add more elks on Row 1, in groups of 2. If you do, be sure to mark the last st, and add the appropriate number of repeats in the following rows – each additional group of 2 elks is one additional repeat.
Row 1 (foundation row): Ch 2, sc in first ch, mark last st worked, 30 elk, mark last st worked.
The stitch markers are used only to help identify the end of each row. Except for row 1, every row should end with an sc into the marked stitch. Remove the stitch marker as you complete each row, so you can use it again in the next row. Once the pattern is established, you may find you don’t need the markers anymore.
Row 2 (RS): Turn, lk, sk first 3 sts from hook (the 1 just made, and 2 from the previous row), sc in next st, (2 lk, sk next st, sc in next st) 14 times.
Rows 3-58: Turn, 2 elk, mark last st worked, lk, sk first 4 sts from hook (the 3 just made, and the first st from the previous row), sc in next st, (2 lk, sk next st, sc in next st) 14 times.
If you want a longer or shorter shawl, you can work fewer rows or add more rows, in groups of 2 (be sure to end on an even numbered row here, or the edging won’t work).
Row 59: Turn, (2 elk, sk next st, sc in next st) across. Do not fasten off.
Charted Version – Chart shows main section only – does not include edging.
Edging:
The top edge will be straight, and the other 3 will be scalloped.
Side: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), turn, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in first st (corner), dc in same st, {sc in next st, (dc, ch 1) 6 times in next st, dc in same st} across to corner, sc in corner.
Top: Ch 3, {4 dc around the chain part of the next st (working into the space below the st), dc in the sc part of the the same st) across to last st, 4 dc around chain part of last st, ch 3, sc in sc part of the same st (corner).
Side: {(dc, ch 1) 6 times in next st, dc in same st, sc in next st} across.
Bottom: Ch 1, sc in same st, {(dc, ch 1) 6 times in next st, dc in same st, sc in next st} across to corner, (dc, ch 1) 4 times in corner, join with sl st to first st.
Fasten off, weave in all ends.