Cousteau Shawl by Doris Chan

Cousteau Shawl

Crochet
January 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
5.5 mm (I)
822 yards (752 m)
31” long at center back point, 64” wide along top edge after blocking
US
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

Here’s a stunning lace shawl that works up satisfyingly quickly. Suitable for intermediate crocheters, the Cousteau Shawl is worked from the top down in an easily memorized two-row repeat lace stitch pattern that grows at the center back and at each front end, creating a wearable triangle shape. The construction allows you to easily adjust the length by adding or omitting rows, so you can get the dimensions that best suit your frame, your style and your mood.

Finished Measurements:
31” long at center back point, 64” wide along top edge after blocking

Yarn:
3 skeins Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK hand-dyed by Madelinetosh - this yarn has been discontinued - (100% Extrafine Merino Superwash, 100g/274yds) in Cousteau
OR
6 skeins Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK (100% Extrafine Merino Superwash, 50g/137yd) in #18 Classic Navy

Hook:
US Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook

Other Materials:
Tapestry needle for weaving ends
Stitch marker if desired

Gauge:
2 repeats and 8 rows = 4½” In lace stitch pattern of body, measured in straight rows and columns