Rainbow Days Shawl

Sometimes everything is dark and the storm seems never ending, and the only option is to make your own rainbow. Pick your favorite skein of yarn, pair it with a fun and easy stitch pattern, and create a little bit of happiness.

The Rainbow Days Shawl is straightforward and mindless, with just enough lace to provide the perfect distraction from the ongoing storm. It uses only double crochet and chain stitches, making it accessible even to newer crocheters.

Yarn weight: Fingering
Gauge: 22 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches in dc
Hook size: 3.5 mm (E)
Yardage: 560 yards (512 m)
Sizes available: Adjustable. 64”/162.5 along the top edge and 22”/56 down the side.
Accessibility: low vision format available
Crochet terminology: US

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Sample

Sample used Apple Tree Knits Plush Fingering, 560yds/113g in Troll Hair

Yarn, Yardage, and Colors

The sample used one skein of 560yds/113g, but the pattern is easily adjustable. It’s specifically designed to work with a gradient - it can end on any row so you can use up every scrap of yarn. It plays well with semi solids and tonals, but variegated yarns may obscure the pattern.

The sample used fingering weight, but the pattern works well in any weight from lace to aran.

Skills Required

ch, dc, counting rows, counting sts, working into the ch-spaces, working flat, skipping sts

Construction

The shawl is worked side-to-side to form an asymmetrical triangle. It starts at the small end and is worked in one piece without any seaming.

Modifications and Adjustments

Notes are included for adjusting the following: working more/fewer repeats; working more/fewer dc rows between each lace row; larger/smaller teeth; adding teeth after any row; working the shawl with a smooth edge

Overview of the Finished Object

The Rainbow Days Shawl is a boomerang/asymmetrical triangle shape. It starts with a long skinny end and slowly grows. The top edge is slightly curved, the last row forms a straight edge. The bottom of the shawl has teeth.

The body of the shawl alternates solid sections with eyelet rows.

Copyright

This pattern and any associated images, schematics, and charts are copyright Rachy Newin Designs and may not be distributed in part or in whole without express written permission. Handmade objects created from this pattern are not subject to copyright and you can do as you please with your finished object.

Printing

The pattern includes large photos on the first and last pages, so print accordingly.

Screen Reader Compatibility

The main pattern pdf is designed to be screen reader compatible. The text is all in one column and headers are formatted according to the style sheet. The pattern is written out completely and the images have descriptive alt text.


**This is for the pdf pattern ONLY and does not include the finished objects. Unfortunately, due to the nature of digital downloads, patterns cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason. All patterns have been tested and/or tech edited. If you run into an issue, you are welcome to email me for pattern support. For a custom finished piece, please message me directly.**