Elegant Lattice Breeze Shawl

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials:

• DK Weight Yarn (approx. 400 yards)
• 4.0 mm (G) Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Measuring Tape

Gauge: 20 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in lattice stitch (blocked)

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Shell Stitch (sh): [dc, ch 1, dc] in same stitch
• Lattice Stitch: (1 dc in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch) repeat

Instructions:

1. Start with a slip knot, ch 60 (or desired width).
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * to the end. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *sh in the next ch-1 space; repeat from * until end. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st; repeat from * to end. Turn.
5. Row 4: Ch 3, *sh in the next ch-1 space; repeat from * until end. Turn.
6. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until desired length (about 60 inches).
7. Finish with a border: Ch 1, sc evenly around the shawl, adding 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Blocking:

Wet block your shawl to enhance the open lattice pattern, and allow to dry flat.

Final Size:

Approximately 20 inches wide and 60 inches long when laid flat.

Tips:

• Experiment with colors to personalize your shawl!
• This pattern can be customized for width and length.