Wildflower Shawl

Wildflowers bloom in the most unexpected of places - overgrown fields, the side of the road, the cracks in the pavement. There’s hopefulness in their resilience and determination to thrive in adverse conditions.

When the world seems bleak, wildflowers are a reminder that beauty can sprout anywhere - no matter how bad things are right now, one day there’ll be change and we’ll eventually create a world that’s so much better.

The Wildflower Shawl is a half hexagon worked from the top down. It starts with a series of simple rows in alternating colors. After the first two colors are used up, the remaining one is used to create a detailed edging. The pattern is easily adjustable and ideal for an intermediate crocheter. It features a unique color changing technique that means the yarn isn't cut mid pattern and there's no extra ends to weave in.

Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 14 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in dc
Hook size: 5.0 mm (H)
Yardage: 693 yards (634 m)
Sizes available: Adjustable. Wingspan of 45”/114cm and 19”/48cm down the back.
Accessibility: low vision format available
Crochet terminology: US

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Sample

Sample used Tippy Tree Yarns Tippy Super DK, 231yds/100g in Duchess (color A), 231yds/100g in Queen Victoria (color B), 231yds/100g in Captivating (color C)
Thanks to Tippy Tree Yarns for providing the yarn for the pattern sample!

Yarn, Yardage, and Colors

The pattern calls for 231yds/211m/100g in each of 3 coordinating colors, but can easily be adjusted - alternate more colors in the body and pick a contrast that works with all of them. Use scrap yarn and change colors as you run out of yarn. Use one color for all dc rows and a second as the contrast, or work the entire shawl in one color.

Colors A and B work well in any color style, color C works best in a color without too much variegation.

The pattern calls for DK weight but works just as well in anything from a fingering to an aran.

Skills Required

ch, sc, dc, blo, puff, working flat, changing colors, counting stitches

Construction

The shawl is a half-hexagon worked in one piece from the top down. It’s designed so the yarn is never cut and there’s no extra ends to weave in.

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 page and the last page, 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.**