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Crochet Triangular Shawl This basic but oh-so-stylish shawl makes a great first crochet project. From "Uncommon Threads" episode DUCT-120

Crochet expert Katherine Lee demonstrates a needlework classic: a triangular fringed openwork shawl that makes an up-to-the-minute fashion statement.

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Materials:

	Crochet Triangular Shawl
	The swatch on the right is a sample of knitting; the swatch on the left, of crochet. Each type of needlework has its own characteristic stitch pattern.
	Closely following the stitch instructions, which feature double crochets and skipped stitches, enables you to achieve the openwork pattern of the shawl.

Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky #29 (Pink), 4 balls
crochet hook, U.S. size M
yarn tapestry needle

Measurements: one size: 53-3/4" wide at top edge x 28" high at center

Note: Remember that many yarns are seasonal and could be discontinued. If the specific yarn called for is not available, purchase a substitution yarn that comes closest to the specified gauge in your pattern. And be sure to make that all-important swatch to see whether the yarn works for your particular pattern.

Gauge: 4 (1 dc, ch 1) sets = 3" over crochet stitch using size M (U.S.) crochet hook or required size to obtain correct gauge.

Abbreviations:
( ) work instructions in parentheses all into the stitch or space indicated right after the parentheses
bet between
ch chain
cont continue
dc double crochet
inc increase(ing)
oz ounce
rep repeat
sk skip
sp space
st(s) stitch(es)
t-ch turning chain
yds yards

Ch 5 (leaving a 10" tail of yarn) (figure A).
Row 1: Sk 1st 4 ch, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in next ch, turn = 4 dc (note: count ch-4 at beginning as 1 dc, ch 1) (figure B).

Row 2 (Inc row): Ch 4, 1 dc in 1st dc, *(ch 1, 1 dc) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * to last dc and ch-4 sp, ch 1, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in ch-4 sp created by t-ch, turn = 6 dc (note: count ch-4 at beginning as 1 dc, ch 1).

Cont by rep Row 2, adding 2 dc per row, until 35 total rows completed = 72 dc.

Cut yarn, leaving a 10" tail. Pull tail of yarn through last st to fasten off (figure C).

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

Finishing:
Cut 12" lengths of yarn (figure D). Using 2 strands for each fringe, place fringe evenly at each ch-4 sp and around each dc along both bottom edges. Place one 2-stranded fringe at bottom corner (figure E). Incorporate (pull through) the 10" tails of yarn into the fringe (figure F). Trim to same length as fringe strands.

Figure D

Figure E

Figure F

Weave in all loose ends using yarn tapestry needle.

RESOURCES :

Plymouth yarns
Website: www.plymouthyarn.com

GUESTS :

Katherine Lee
Website: www.SweaterBabe.com