By Anastacia E. Zittel

Photos: Anastacia E. Zittel

It was while swatching for another project that the idea for this shawl was born. With simple stitches, an asymmetrical shape, and an edging of petal-like points, the Snowdrop Shawl proves that a project doesn’t have to be complicated to be a knockout.

Difficulty: Easy

Size: Custom

Finished Measurements: Example shown measures approx. 55″ wide and 20″ deep

Materials:

• Anonymous Worsted Weight Yarn
• J/10 (6.00mm size) hook
• Stitch marker

Gauge: Gauge is not significant in this design. Since the pattern can be worked to any size, just make sure that you like the feel of the fabric you are producing!

Directions:

Row 1: Ch 2. (Sc, dc) in 2nd ch from hook. (2 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. (Sc, dc, sc) in 1st dc. Dc in last sc. (4 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st dc, dc in next sc, sc in next dc, (dc, sc, dc) in last sc. (6 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. (Sc, dc, sc) in 1st dc. (Dc in next sc, sc in next dc) 2 times, dc in last sc. (8 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. (Sc in next dc, dc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next dc, (dc, sc, dc) in last sc. (10 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn. (Sc and place marker in st, dc, sc) in 1st dc. * Dc in next sc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * until 5 stitches remain, dc in next sc. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (8 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st dc, * (dc in next sc, sc in next dc). Repeat from * across row until marked sc, (dc, sc, dc) in marked sc, bring marker up into last dc made. (10 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, turn. (Sc, dc, sc) in marked dc and bring marker up into 1st sc made. *(Dc in next sc, sc in next dc). Repeat from * across row until 1 st remains; dc in last sc. (12 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st dc, *(dc in next sc, sc in next dc). Repeat from * across row until marked sc. (Dc, sc, dc) in marked sc, bring marker up into last dc made. (14 sts)

Row 10: Ch 1, turn. (Sc, dc, sc) in marked sc and bring marker up into 1st sc made. *Dc in next sc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * until 5 stitches remain; dc in next sc. Leave remaining stitches unworked.

Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st dc, *(dc in next sc, sc in next dc). Repeat from * across row until marked sc. (Dc, sc, dc) in marked sc and bring marker up into last dc made.

Row 12: Ch 1, turn. (Sc, dc, sc) in marked dc, & bring marker up into 1st sc made. (Dc in next sc, sc in next dc) across row, dc in last sc.

Row 13: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st dc, *(dc in next sc, sc in next dc). Repeat from * across row until marked sc. (Dc, sc, dc) in marked sc and bring marker up into last dc made.

Repeat Rows 10-13 as many times as desired to complete shawl.

Finishing: Finish off, weave in ends. Block lightly & wear with pride!

About the Designer

My name is Anastacia. I love to crochet, knit, dye yarn, & do a little spinning & embroidery from time to time. I also love to read fantasy & historical fiction. I enjoy writing about my crafty adventures at Anastacia Knits. I’ve been designing seriously since summer, 2010.

Pattern & images © Anastacia E. Zittel. All rights reserved.