I'm very happy that my collection of shawl designs is growing steadily. I've just finished number 5 (!) and I plan to design more and publish them as free patterns here on my blog.
Below I have the pattern for the Zea Mays Shawl for you. It's a symmetrical triangle shawl measuring approximately 170cm across the top with a 108cm depth of point and is made with 1 Whirl (555 Forbidden Fuchsia) and 1 Whirlette (874 Pomegranate) yarn cake in beautiful pink and fuchsia shades.
You'll find the English pattern below and the Dutch pattern here, but you can also purchase a beautifully laid out PDF pattern in one of my shops.
In my Ravelry and Etsy shops you can purchase a PDF version of this pattern
The advantages of the PDF version are:
- Clear layout with instructions in bullet-point format
- Stitch Chart
- Instructions how to adjust size
- Close up photos
- Similar graphic design as all of my other PDF patterns
- You support my work so that I can continue to publish free patterns and offer discount codes
Thank you!
Where to shop for Scheepjes Whirl, Whirlette and other yarns
Scheepjes yarns are available from WoolWarehouse (international) and Caro’s Atelier (The Netherlands). If you purchase yarn through the affiliate links below, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!*
Click on the link and it will take you to the shops where you can search for the yarn you’d like:
UK Wool Warehouse: http://shrsl.com/17owu
NL Caro’s Atelier:
Or shop at other Scheepjes stockists.
PATTERN
GENERAL INFO
Skill Level Intermediate
Materials
Yarn & Yarn amounts:
Scheepjes Whirl (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic; 215g/1000m)
555 Forbidden Fuchsia x 1 yarn cake
Scheepjes Whirlette (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic; 100g/455m)
874 Pomegranate x 1 yarn cake
Crochet hook: 3mm
Tapestry needle
Blocking materials
Gauge/Tension
2 pattern reps horizontally and 3 pattern reps vertically measure 9 x 9cm using a 3mm hook before blocking.
Measurements
Width at top approx. 170cm / 67in after blocking
Diagonal sides approx. 145cm / 57in after blocking
Depth of point approx. 108cm / 42.5in after blocking
Stitches & Abbreviations
Crochet Terms used in this pattern: US
Stitches used in this pattern:
US Crochet Terms UK Crochet Terms
[ ] total number of sts on a row [ ] total number of sts on a row
beg begin/beginning beg begin/beginning
ch(s) chain(s) ch(s) chain(s)
ch-1 sp chain 1 space (or any other number) ch-1 sp chain 1 space (or any other number)
dc double crochet tr treble crochet
rep(s) repeat(s) rep(s) repeat(s)
RS right side RS right side
sc single crochet dc double crochet
slst slip stitch ss slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es) st(s) stitch(es)
WS wrong side WS wrong side
Stitch Instructions
picot 2: ch2, slst in first ch made
5dc-popcorn: popcorn consisting of 5 double crochet stitches: work 5dc, remove hook from loop and insert hook from front to back through top of first dc, put loop back on hook and pull through top of first dc
picot 2: ch2, slst in first ch made
5dc-popcorn: popcorn consisting of 5 double crochet stitches: work 5dc, remove hook from loop and insert hook from front to back through top of first dc, put loop back on hook and pull through top of first dc
Pattern Notes
This shawl is worked bottom up to make a symmetrical triangle.
It uses one entire cake of Scheepjes Whirl and is finished with part of a Scheepjes Whirlette cake. I worked the final 14 rows of the triangle in Whirlette and also the Edging. I was left with approx. 34g of the Whirlette cake.
The Edging takes about 8g of Whirl or Whirlette yarn (but the Edging is optional). If you do want to make the Edging, make sure you have at least 8g of yarn left.
The stitch pattern consists of 4 rows that are repeated.
INSTRUCTIONS
With 3mm hook and Whirl 555 Forbidden Fuchsia started from the outside (lightest colour), make a magic ring.
Row 1 (RS) Ch2 on top of ch formed by magic ring (counts as first dc), 3dc in ring, turn. [4 dc]
Row 2 (WS) Ch3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), 2dc in dc at base of ch3, ch2, skip 2 dc, 3dc in last dc (= top of ch3), turn. [6 dc, 1 ch-2 sp]
Row 3 Ch3, 2dc in dc at base of ch3, 1dc in each of the next 2 dc, 5dc-popcorn in ch-2 sp, 1dc in each of the next 2 dc, 3dc in last dc (= top of ch3), turn. [10 dc, 1 popcorn]
Row 4 Ch8 (counts as 1 dc, ch5 here and throughout), 1dc in popcorn, ch5, 1dc in last dc (= top of ch3), turn. [3 dc, 2 ch-5 sps]
Row 5 Ch3, 2dc in dc at base of ch3, ch5, 1sc in dc, ch5, 3dc in last dc (i.e., skip 5 chs of the 8 made and work 3dc in next ch), turn. [6 dc, 1 sc, 2 ch-5 sps]
Row 6 Ch3, 2dc in dc at base of ch3, ch2, skip 1 dc, 3dc in next dc, ch3, 1sc in sc
ch3, 3dc in next dc, ch2, skip 1 dc, 3dc in last dc (= top of ch3), turn. [1 sc, 12 dc, 2 ch-2 sps, 2 ch-3 sps]
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Row 7 Ch3, 2dc in dc at base of ch3, 1dc in each of the next 2 dc, 5dc-popcorn in ch-2 sp, 1dc in each of the next 2 dc, 3dc in next dc, ch1, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in each of the next 2 dc, 5dc-popcorn in ch-2 sp, 1dc in each of the next 2 dc, 3dc in last dc (= top of ch3), turn. [20 dc, 2 popcorns, 1 ch-1 sp]
Row 8 Ch8, 1dc in popcorn, ch5, 1dc in ch-1 sp, ch5, 1dc in popcorn, ch5, 1dc in last dc (= top of ch3), turn. [5 dc, 4 ch-5 sps]
Row 9 Ch3, 2dc in dc at base of ch3, ch5, 1sc in dc, ch5, 3dc in next dc, ch5, 1sc in next dc, ch5, 3dc in last dc (i.e., skip 5 chs and work 3dc in next ch), turn. [9 dc, 2 sc, 4 ch-5 sps]
Row 10 Ch3, 2dc in dc at base of ch3, ch2, skip 1 dc, *3dc in next dc, ch3, 1sc in sc, ch3, 3dc in next dc, ch2, skip 1 dc; rep from * once more, 3dc in last dc (= top of ch3), turn. [2 sc, 18 dc, 3 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-3 sps]
Row 11 Ch3, 2dc in dc at base of ch3, *1dc in each of the next 2 dc, 5dc-popcorn in ch-2 sp, 1dc in each of the next 2 dc, 3dc in next dc, ch1, 3dc in next dc; rep from * to end, ending final, rep with 1dc in each of the next 2 dc, 3dc in last dc (= top of ch3), turn. [30 dc, 3 popcorns, 2 ch-1 sps]
Row 12 Ch8, *1dc in popcorn, ch5, 1dc in ch-1 sp, ch5; rep from * to end, ending final rep with, 1dc in last dc (= top of ch3), turn. [7 dc, 6 ch-5 sps]
Row 13 Ch3, 2dc in dc at base of ch3, *ch5, 1sc in next dc, ch5, 3dc in next dc; rep from * to end, ending final rep with 3dc in last dc (i.e., skip 5 chs of the 8 made and work 3dc in next ch), turn. [12 dc, 3 sc, 6 ch-5 sps]
Row 14 Ch3, 2dc in dc at base of ch3, ch2, skip 1 dc, *3dc in next dc, ch3, 1sc in sc, ch3, 3dc in next dc, ch2, skip 1 dc; rep from * to end, ending final rep with 3dc in last dc (= top of ch3), turn. [3 sc, 24 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 6 ch-3 sps]
From Row 15 onwards Rep Rows 11-14 a further 31 times (or as many times until preferred length/width), do not fasten off, but continue with Edging.
Edging
Rotate work 90 degrees to continue on side of shawl.
Edging is worked into each row end and sts are worked around posts of either dc sts or ch3’s.
Rep the following stitch pattern on both sides of shawl. There’s no edging along the top.
Ch2, 1slst around post of final row worked, ch2, (1sc, picot 2, 1sc) around next post, ch2, 1slst around next post, ch2, 5dc-popcorn around next post, ch2, 1slst around next post, ch2, (1sc, picot 2, 1sc) around next post, ch2, 1slst around next post, ch2, 5dc-popcorn around next post, etc., at bottom point work 5dc-popcorn into magic ring.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Blocking
To get the most beautiful result, the shawl needs blocking. Soak in lukewarm water, gently squeeze water out or roll in a dry towel to remove excess moisture. Pin out to finished measurements and let dry naturally.
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My Other Shawl Designs: Available on Ravelry and Etsy
Whirl and Whirlette yarn
Both yarns are a blend of 60% cotton and 40% acrylic, which makes for lightweight and breathable shawls, or any wearables really. Whirl is a gradient yarn with a very generous twist so that it works up really quickly and it helps prevent splitting. Each colour change (and there are many, which I love because it makes the gradient so subtle) is carefully tied to ensure the knot can be discretely hidden within your stitches. So don’t worry if you come across quite a few ”knots”, or rather “fluffy bits”, because that means one colour thread is replaced by another colour thread that needs to be worked into the yarn. The Whirlette yarn comes in single colours, matching the Whirl shades. Below you can see all yarns available.
The shade cards shows all the 54 Whirl yarn cakes and 44 Whirlettes available.
Where to shop for Scheepjes Whirl, Whirlette and other yarns
Scheepjes yarns are available from WoolWarehouse (international) and Caro’s Atelier (The Netherlands). If you purchase yarn through the affiliate links below, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!*
Click on the link and it will take you to the shops where you can search for the yarn you’d like:
UK Wool Warehouse: http://shrsl.com/17owu
NL Caro’s Atelier:
Or shop at other Scheepjes stockists.
*Affiliate links.
The affiliate links in this post support giveaways, free patterns, discounts and the running of this blog. By purchasing yarn through these affiliate links, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!
The affiliate links in this post support giveaways, free patterns, discounts and the running of this blog. By purchasing yarn through these affiliate links, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!
Thank you to Scheepjes for providing the yarn for this project.
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