Despina Shawl

"Worked sideways with fingering weight yarn, Despina Shawl has a versatile and wearable asymmetric triangle shape. It starts at the point and grows into a triangular piece by increases along the edge. Because of the simple construction and easy lace, this shawl can be worked in almost any weight of yarn (except lace yarn) with just an adjustment in needle size.The stitches used are so simple that make this shawl perfect for adventurous beginners and more advanced crocheters as well."

Crochet HookE/4 or 3.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(2) Fine (23-26 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeAfter row 16: 20.5cm/8.07’’ wide and 10.5cm/4.13 long at center.

Gauge is not crucial for this project. However, changes might result in different yardage requirements and finished size.

Finished SizeOne size: approx. 135cm/53.15” wide and 70cm/27.56” long at center.

Materials List

• Yarn CHMURKA Goat on the boat 100g = 400m (437yds), 70% sw merino, 20% silk, 10% cashmere, 2 skeins.
• Hook size 3.5mm
• Tapestry needle (to weave and hide yarn ends),
• Scissors,
• 3 stitch markers.