Squirreltail

The Squirreltail shawl features modular sections worked Log-Cabin-style in varying stitch patterns, outlined with a striking embellishment technique that loops tall stitches together for a beautifully textural result. The braided-look embellishment rows, together with a rich edging of treble fans, evoke the wild grass for which the pattern is named. Squirreltail is suitable for solids, tonals, or long gradients. Choose a fingering or sportweight yarn. The pattern is 19 pages long and includes written instructions, charts, illustrations, link to a videotutorial, and extensive tips for customizing your shawl size. **Stitches Used** Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, extended double crochet, treble crochet, extended treble crochet, extended-in-the-middle double treble crochet **Sample Finished Size (after blocking)** Small Version (gradient yarn): 52” (132 cm) top edge x 25½” (65 cm) at deepest point Large Version (grey): 68” (173 cm) top edge x 31” (79 cm) at deepest point **Yarn Requirements** Fingering or sport weight yarn: Small Version, approx. 875 yards (800 m) Large Version, approx. 1310 yards (1200 m) (More yarn required for a bigger shawl) **Hooks & Notions** Choose a hook size appropriate for your yarn weight Stitch markers, yarn needle **Yarn/Amount/Hook Used in Samples** Small Version: Hobbii Azalea (52% cotton, 48% acrylic, 875 yds/800 m per 200 gm), color 07 Berry Rose; sample used approx.197 gm (862 yds) total; (110 gm for body, 87 gm for Final Braid Row and edging) Large Version: Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon, 437 yds/400 m per 100 gm), color 5742 Silver Grey; sample used approx. 286 gm (1251 yds) total; (175 gm for body, 111 gm for Final Braid Row, edging, and top edging) Both versions: US F/5 (3.75mm) hook **Gauge** Gauge is not important for this project. Thanks for viewing, and happy crocheting!