Porphyry shawl

This pattern is also available [on the blog for free here][1]. Make a gorgeous triangle shawl using Tunisian crochet stitches that create a beautifully textured fabric. The pattern uses alternating Tunisian simple stitches and twisted knit stitches to create two mirrored panes that grow on the bias and create a light curve on the top side of the shawl. This makes the shawl drape nicely on your shoulders. **Skill level** Intermediate or enthusiastic beginner – you need to know how to make Tunisian simple stitches, Tunisian twisted knit stitches and Tunisian full stitches. Follow the videos if you are not familiar with these stitches. **Finished size** If you use the recommended yarn, you will get a shawl that is about 180 cm or 70″ in length and 70 cm or 27″ in depth at the widest point. **Notions** You can use any DK or size 3 yarn in your stash, preferably wool (any kind of wool, not just sheep wool) or acrylic or a blend. You can also mix colors or use gradient cakes. You will need approximately 600 meters or 300 grams or DK or size 3 yarn and an 8 mm Tunisian crochet hook with a cable (between 60 cm and 100 cm is what I find is usually available – either will work, as you can cram lots of stitches on the cable). If you use much thinner yarn, go down a hook size or two, if you use thicker yarn go up a hook size. In the end, you need to be able to slip the stitches on and off the hook easily. **Videos for Porphyry** There are two video tutorials available for the first five rows and the binding off, for both [right-handed][2] and [left-handed][3] crocheters. [1]: https://yarnandy.com/free-tunisian-crochet-shawl-pattern-porphyry [2]: https://youtu.be/26bgHhAn9gI [3]: https://youtu.be/rBZVsy-aFvw