Crochet Concerto Shawl: Create Your Own Masterpiece

The Crochet Concerto Shawl is an exquisite piece that will surely steal the show with its intricate design and cozy feel. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this shawl is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any outfit.

The delicate stitches come together beautifully to create a stunning symphony of colors and patterns. Whether you’re heading to a concert, a picnic in the park, or simply cozying up at home, this shawl will be your new favorite accessory. Embrace the warmth and style it offers while feeling like a true fashion maestro.

So, grab your crochet hook and get ready to create your own masterpiece with the delightful Crochet Concerto Shawl!

Shawl Dimensions

The dimensions of the shawl are as follows:

18 inches x 66 inches without fringe

Materials Required

• American Thread Company "Dawn" Nylon or Nylon Pompadour
• "Dawn" Sweater & Sock Yarn ("Sanforlan" Won't Shrink Out of Fit)
• 13 ounces Lt. Blue or Baby Blue or color of your choice
• Plastic crochet hook size E

Gauge

3 popcorn stitches = 1 inch

Instructions

Start by creating a foundation chain:

Chain (ch) 143, double crochet (dc) in 8th stitch (st) from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, dc in next st, repeat from * across the row (46 meshes), ch 4, turn.

Row Instructions

2nd Row:

Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in same space, ch 1, dc in same space, ch 1, dc in next dc, * ch 1, 3 dc with ch 1 between each dc in next dc (shell), ch 1, dc in next dc, repeat from * once, ** ch 1, popcorn st in next dc (popcorn st: 6 dc in same space, drop loop from hook, insert hook in 1st dc, pick up loop and pull through), ch 2, popcorn st in next dc, ch 2, popcorn st in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, * ch 1, shell in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, repeat from * twice, repeat from ** 3 times, ending last repeat with ch 1, skip 1 st of end ch, dc in next st, ch 4, turn.

3rd Row:

* Dc in center dc of next shell, ch 1, skip last dc of same shell, shell in next dc, ch 1, repeat from * twice, dc in next popcorn st, * ch 2, dc in next popcorn st, repeat from * once, ch 1, shell in next dc, ch 1, repeat from beginning 3 times, * dc in center dc of next shell, ch 1, skip last dc of same shell, shell in next dc, ch 1, repeat from * once, dc in center dc of next shell, ch 1, dc in 3rd st of end ch, ch 4, turn.

4th Row:

Shell in next dc, ch 1, dc in center dc of next shell, * ch 1, skip last dc of same shell, shell in next dc, ch 1, dc in center dc of next shell, repeat from * once, ** ch 1, popcorn st in dc over the popcorn st of the 2nd row below, * ch 2, popcorn st in next dc, repeat from * once, * ch 1, dc in center dc of next shell, ch 1, skip last dc of same shell, shell in next dc, repeat from * twice, ch 1, dc in center dc of next shell, repeat from ** 3 times ending last repeat with ch 1, dc in 3rd st of end ch, ch 4, turn.

Repeat the 3rd and 4th rows until stole measures 66 inches, ending with the 4th row of the pattern.

Finishing Touches

Next Row:

* Dc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, skip last dc of same shell, dc in next dc, ch 2, repeat from * twice, * dc in next popcorn st, ch 2, repeat from * twice, dc in next dc, ch 2, repeat from beginning 3 times, * dc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, skip last dc of same shell, dc in next dc, ch 2, repeat from * once, dc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in 3rd st of end ch (46 meshes), cut yarn.

Fringe Instructions:

Wind yarn over an 18 inch cardboard, cut one end. Using 8 strands, double in half and knot through every other mesh of the last row.

Next Steps for Fringe:

* Take half of one group of fringe and half of next group of fringe, knot together ½ inch from the 1st row of knots, repeat from * across row.

Take each group of fringe and knot about ½ inch from the last row of knots.

* Take half of one group of fringe and half of next group of fringe, knot together ½ inch from the last row of knots, repeat from * across the row. Trim fringe evenly. Finish the opposite end to correspond.