The Crochet Lyric Shawl: A Beautiful Accessory for Every Occasion

The Crochet Lyric Shawl is a lovely accessory that adds a touch of elegance and style to any outfit. With its intricate patterns and soft texture, this shawl is perfect for both casual outings and special occasions. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or someone looking to try out a new hobby, crafting this shawl can be a fun and rewarding experience. The versatility of the Crochet Lyric Shawl allows you to wear it in various ways, draping it over your shoulders for a classic look or wrapping it around your neck for a cozy feel. So, grab your favorite yarn and crochet hook, and let's create a beautiful accessory that will surely turn heads wherever you go!

Dimensions: 19 inches x 64 inches without fringe

Materials Required

For this project, you will need the following materials:

• American Thread Company "Dawn" Baby Yarn or "Dawn" Medium Weight Pompadour
• 12 ounces Baby Pink or color of your choice
• Steel crochet hook No. 0

Gauge

Each strip measures 2½ inches in width.

Instructions for the Strips

1st Strip - 1st Half

Chain (ch) 10, join to form a ring, ch 3, work 17 double crochet (dc) in ring, join, turn.

2nd Row

Ch 4, dc in next dc, * ch 1, dc in next dc, repeat from * 7 times, ch 5, dc in same space, ch 1, turn.

3rd Row

4 single crochet (sc), ch 5, 4 sc in large loop, * 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch 1 space, 2 sc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * once, 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch 1 space, 1 sc in next ch 1 space, ch 7, turn, skip 2 sc, the ch 4 and 2 sc, slip stitch (sl st) in next sc, ch 3, turn, work 8 dc over loop, ch 3, sl st in same loop, sc in next ch 1 space already worked in, 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch 1 space, 2 sc in next ch 1 space, ch 5, turn.

4th Row

Skip 3 sc, ch 4 and 2 sc, dc in next ch 3 loop, * ch 1, dc in next st, repeat from * 8 times, ch 5, skip 1 sc, ch 4 and 2 sc, sl st in next sc, ch 1, turn.

Repeat the 3rd and 4th rows until there are 32 scallops.

Next Row

4 sc, ch 5, 4 sc in large loop, * 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch 1 space, 2 sc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * 3 times, 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next loop, working alongside of strip, * 4 sc, ch 5, 4 sc in next large loop, 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from * to center, cut yarn.

1st Strip - 2nd Half

With the wrong side of work toward you, attach yarn in last dc of last loop of 2nd row of the 1st half, * ch 1, dc in next st, repeat from * 8 times, ch 5, join in 3rd st of ch at beginning of 2nd row, ch 1, turn.

3rd and 4th Rows

Same as 3rd and 4th rows of 1st half of strip. Repeat the 3rd and 4th rows until there are 32 scallops.

Next Row

Same as last row of the 1st half of strip.

2nd Strip - 1st Half

Work same as 1st half of 1st Strip joining in last row as follows: 4 sc, ch 5, 4 sc in large loop, * 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch 1 space, 2 sc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * 3 times, 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next loop, 4 sc in next loop, ch 2, join to corresponding loop of 1st half of 1st strip (1st ch 5 loop at side end of strip), working along sides of both strips, ch 2, 4 sc in same loop of 2nd strip, 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next loop, * 4 sc in next loop, ch 2, skip next ch 4 loop, join to next ch 5 loop of 1st strip, ch 2, 4 sc in same loop of 2nd strip, 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from * 29 times, cut yarn.

2nd Strip - 2nd Half

With the wrong side of work toward you, attach yarn in last dc of 2nd row of 1st half, * ch 1, dc in next st, repeat from * 8 times, ch 5, join in 3rd st of ch at beginning of 2nd row, ch 1, turn.

3rd Row

4 sc in large loop, ch 2, join to corresponding loop of opposite strip, ch 2, 4 sc in same loop, * 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch 1 space, 2 sc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * once, 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch 1 space, 1 sc in next ch 1 space, ch 7, turn, skip 2 sc, the ch 4 and 2 sc, sl st in next sc, ch 3, turn, work 8 dc over loop, ch 3, sl st in same loop, sc in next ch 1 space already worked in, 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch 1 space, 2 sc in next ch 1 space, ch 5, turn.

4th Row

Skip 2 sc, ch 4 and 2 sc, dc in next ch 3 loop, * ch 1, dc in next st, repeat from * 8 times, ch 5, skip 1 sc, ch 4 and 2 sc, sl st in next sc, ch 1, turn. Repeat the 3rd and 4th rows until there are 32 scallops.

Next Row

Work same as last row of 2nd half of 1st strip. Work 6 more strips in the same manner.

Fringe

Wind yarn over an 8½ inch cardboard. Cut one end. Using 6 strands, double in half and knot through each of the 5 picots at the lower edge of each strip.