Holiday Hostess with the Mostest Shawlette

"We all know an amazing hostess who makes everyone feel welcome and prepares (or coordinates) a fabulous meal. Make something special for your favorite hostess with this easy, one-skein shawlette in sequin yarn. This pattern is part of the 2016 Holiday Stashdown Crochet-a-Long, featuring 24 free crochet patterns by 20 designers. Skills used Basic crochet stitches: chain, treble (triple) crochet Crocheting flat in rows Skipping stitches, increasing Skill Level Easy Finished Size Adult: 9” (23 cm) width x 56.5” (143.5 cm) length after blocking; 6.75” (17 cm) width x 51” (129.5 cm) length before blocking."

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge28 sts = 4” (10 cm) in pattern before blocking. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Finished SizeAdult: 9” (23 cm) width x 56.5” (143.5 cm) length after blocking; 6.75” (17 cm) width x 51” (129.5 cm) length before blocking.

Materials List

• Red Heart Boutique Swanky (62% acrylic/38% polyester, 3.5 oz/100 g/202 yd/185 m) – 1 skein in 9530 Berry Glamorous, or approximately 202 yd (185 m) in any medium weight yarn.
• US Size H/5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle.