Breezy Openwork Sunset Shawl

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

• 100g of fingering weight yarn (Main Color)
• 50g of contrasting fingering weight yarn (Contrast Color)
• Crochet hook size D (3.25 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge: 20 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in pattern

Finished Size: Approx. 60 inches wide and 30 inches deep at the center

Instructions:

Foundation:

Start with a slip knot and chain 103.

Row 1:

In the 4th chain from the hook, make 1 double crochet, *chain 1, skip 1 chain, 1 double crochet in the next chain; repeat from * until the end, turn.

Row 2:

Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet), turn, *chain 1, 1 double crochet in the next chain space; repeat from * until the end, ending with 1 double crochet in the top of the turning chain.

Row 3:

Change to Contrast Color. Chain 1, *1 single crochet in the next double crochet, chain 2, 1 single crochet in the next chain space; repeat from * until the end, turn.

Row 4:

Chain 3, *1 double crochet in the single crochet, chain 1; repeat from * until the end, ending with 1 double crochet in the top of the turning chain.

Rows 5-20:

Repeat Rows 2-4, alternating colors as set, until the shawl reaches the desired depth, or you run out of yarn.

Border:

With any color, chain 1, and single crochet evenly around the entire shawl. In the corners, make 3 single crochets in the same stitch to keep the shape.

Finishing:

Fasten off, weave in all ends with a tapestry needle. Lightly block the shawl to open up the lace pattern.

Enjoy your Breezy Openwork Sunset Shawl on warm evenings and show off your handiwork!