Weekend Waffle Shawl

*The Weekend Waffle Shawl is a squishy, cozy accessory for cold winter months. With three size options, you can make a scarf or shawl perfect for you and your style. This crochet waffle stitch resembles a thermal knit, in its look and practical warmth. To add color variation, try marling two thin yarns together or switch colors mid way through for a colorblock result.* **CONSTRUCTION** — The waffle stitch is worked flat side to side, a combination of the half double crochet and slip stitch, all worked in the back loop only. The shawl begins with a small corner that gradually increases to the full width, working the full width for a time, then gradually decreases to create the other corner. **SUPPLIES** — 465 (800) 1190 yards / 426 (732) 1088 meters of worsted weight yarn or yarn(s) to meet gauge. Yarn used in samples pictured: -Small: Mayflower New Sky Alpaca in color 65 Camel (50g, 164yd/150m per ball) -Medium: Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca in color Blush (100g, 207yds/190m per skein) -Large: Drops Flora Alpaca held double (2 strands heavy fingering weight held together) in colors 22 Light Fog & 03 Light Grey (50g, 230yds/210m per skein) 5.5mm(I9) crochet hook or hook size to obtain gauge Notions: 2 Stitch markers, Yarn needle, Scissors, Measuring tape, Row counter **SIZES** — S (M) L // Finished Length x Width: 60"x11.75" (78"x14.75") 96"x17.75" [[152x30cm (198x37cm) 244x45cm]] **GAUGE** — (5.5mm) 16 sts x 16 rows = 4x4” (10x10 cm) in waffle pattern **SKILLS** — This is a written pattern assuming foundational crocheting knowledge and is not intended to be beginner friendly. Supplemental research or practice to learn new skills may be required to complete this project. This pattern requires a working knowledge of: crochet flat in rows, increasing, decreasing, and working a border around the edges of a piece.