Sargassum

"Capture the feeling of delicate, lacy strands of seaweed, white sand beaches littered with shells, and the sparkle of sunshine on the clear, blue ocean. Sargassum is the name of a seaweed that washes ashore on the gulf beaches of Florida, where I recently went for a vacation. The days were full of warm sunshine, but there was still enough of a chill in the early mornings and late evenings to make this shawl a welcome accessory. The striping pattern gently shifts from more green to more blue, without repeating, while optional beads add a nice weight, and occasional sparkle as they catch the sunlight."

NotesIncludes full charts too!

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

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

Crochet Gauge17 dc x 7 rows = 4 inches (after blocking). Exact gauge is not critical.

Finished SizeAbout 27 x 60 inches after blocking.

Materials List

• Sport weight cotton yarn
  400-425 yds Color A (shown in olive green)
  525-550 yds Color B (shown in multi)
  300-320 yds Color C (shown in turquoise)
• Size G (4 mm) hook or size needed to match gauge.
• Yarn or tapestry needle
• Optional: 637 beads, size 6/0 or slightly larger