Raindrop Shawlette

**Description:** The Raindrop Shawlette is designed to use one full 100 gram skein of gorgeous hand dyed yarn in sport or DK weight for the body, plus a little bit of fluffy lace mohair or a mini skein of sock yarn as an accent border color. The open stitch pattern creates a delicate, lacy texture. This gives the fabric a breathable, slightly drapey quality. As a result, it gives you a refined yet cozy accessory that feels light on the skin but still provides warmth, ideal for transitional seasons or cool evenings. The shawlette has a triangular shape and works from the bottom tip, gradually expanding toward the neck edge. The border is made after the body is finished. The body works in a main color; it can be variegated (but avoid self-striping), tonal, or solid color. The border works in 2nd color, which can be contrasting or similar in tone to the main color. Check the [blog post][1] for more details on choosing yarn and colors. **Skills:** Basic crochet stitches (ch, sc, dc, tr), making a few sts in the same space, like shell stitch, special spike stitch works like sc but in a different spot from usual sc. **Materials:** *Yarn*: MC: 330 yds (300 m) of sport or DK weight merino yarn CC: 110 yds (100 m) of lace mohair (used double stranded) or 55 yds (50 m) of fingering weight merino yarn. Sample made with MC: 1 skein of Malabrigo Arroyo, 100% Merino, 334 yds (305 m)/3.5 oz (100 g), color 230 Sea Horse; CC: 1 skein of Malabrigo Mohair, 72% Mohair, 28% Silk, 229 yds (209 m)/0.88 oz (25 g), color 363 Pascal. *Hook*: size US H (5mm) *Notions*: tapestry needle, scissors, blocking mat & pins (or combs) **Gauge:** 22 sts x 12 rows = 4x4” (10x10 cm) in Open Arches stitch pattern, blocked. Gauge in pattern repeats: 3 rep (3x8=24 sts) in width = 4.4 in (11 cm); 3 rep (3x4=12 rows) in height = 4 in (10 cm). The exact gauge is not crucial, but a different gauge will affect finished measurements and yarn usage. **Size:** One size, customizable Finished measurements: Wing span 52” (130 cm) Spine length 22” (55 cm) If you have any questions, DM me here or on Instagram @natalia_yarncraft I would love to see your creation using my pattern, tag me on Instagram @natalia_yarncraft or use hashtags #RaindropShawlette #NataliaPleshkoDesign [1]: https://nataliayarncraft.wixsite.com/home/post/raindrop-shawlette