Heart Strings Shawl

**Skill Level** Advanced Easy **Sizing** Width: 86”/218 cm Length: 40”/102 cm **Gauge** First 3 rows of the pattern = approximately 2.75” **Materials** 4.5 mm hook 845 yards of Worsted or DK yarn Cotton highly recommended Peaches and Creme used for sample shawl Darning needle Stitch markers Measuring tape Scissors **Stitches and Abbreviations (US terms)** RS: right side WS: wrong side Beg: beginning Rep: repeat Prev: previous PM: place marker YO: yarn over PU: pick up Ch: chain Sk: skip St/sts: stitch/stitches Sl st: slip stitch Sp: space Dc: double crochet Tr: treble crochet Trtr: triple treble crochet **Extra Tall Stitches and Abbreviations** Sxtr: Sextuple treble crochet worked as follows YO 6 times Insert hook in designated st/sp, draw up loop (7 loops on hook) *YO, draw through 2 loops* rep * * 6 more times **General Pattern Notes** This shawl is worked flat in rows from the top down. The hearts are constructed separately, after which they are connected to the main body of the shawl. For best results, use the recommended hook size and yarn weight, however you can use any combination of hook/yarn that are suited to each other. The shawl is very large and will provide adequate coverage at most gauges. Cotton, however, provides the best drape and stitch definition. The pattern uses written and photo instructions, only, it does not have any charts.