Spring Forward Shawl

This shawl looks delicate, but is big enough to wrap around larger figures. It is warm, but breathable and light. And it is so pretty, textured, and lace-like, yet relatively easy and enjoyable to make. The pattern mixes a variety of stitches while also falling into enough predictability for stitching and streaming at the same. Difficulty level: Intermediate. You will need to know how to create a: • Magic ring (mr) • Single crochet (sc) • Half-double crochet (hdc) • Double crochet (dc) • Treble/triple crochet (tr) • Slip stitch (sl st) • Puff stitch variant (puff) (instructions below) • 3 double crochet together (3dctg) (instructions below) • Pom pom (instructions below) • V stitch (v-st) (instructions below) Materials: • DK weight yarn. I used Hobbii Wheel of Alpaca. The shawl uses almost an entire wheel weighing 250 grams (8.8 oz) and measuring 940 m (1027 yd). • 4.5 mm crochet hook • I did not block my shawl, but if you do, you will need blocking mats and rustproof pins. • Yarn needle for sewing in ends. Finished size: 71” (180 cm) across; 40” (100 cm) from tip to top. Pattern follows US terms.