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Updated version on August 13, 2010. I feel that if you want to enjoy this project, then it should be right. Sorry for the inconvenience.

  


The Plan:

If you are a beginner or need a refresher, please take the time to review the following: (Referencing Lionbrand Tutorial)
Abbreviations:

1. Make a chain (ch)
2. Make a single crochet (sc)
3. Make a double crochet (dc)
4. Make a triple crochet (tc)
5. Make a slip stitch (ss)
6. Join a chain into a circle. 
7. Make a special shell of 5dc in 1dc stitch (st)

The Set Up:
To learn this pattern, I suggest any worsted weight yarn.

• 1 I/9 5.5mm crochet hook.

• 3 stitch markers. Place marker (pm).

• 1 pr of Scissors

• 1 blunt end needle for weaving in those loose threads.

• 1 measuring tape.   

The Pattern: 

Round 1

1. Chain (ch) 3. 
2. Make a circle by slip stitch (ss) of 3rd chain into the 1st ch as a join. (Makes a tiny circle)

Round 2

1. Ch 1 and insert the hook in the tiny hole and make a single crochet stitch (sc).
2. Make 8  more sc in this circle.
3. Ss the 9th st into 1st ch 1.
4. Total: 9 sts. 
5. This is where we move from the circle to a half circle to work this project back and forth.

Row 3

1. Ch 1 and turn.( This represents the first sc in the row)
2. 1 sc in the next 2 sc and place marker (pm)
3. 3 sc in the next sc.
4. 1 sc in the next sc.
5. 3 sc in the next sc.
6. pm and 1 sc in the last 2 sc and ch 1.
7. Total: 13 sts

Can you see the subtle increase in the center of this shawl?

Row 4

1. Ch 3 and turn.(This represents the first dc in the row)
2. 1 dc in the next 2 dc and pm.
3. 5 dc in the next dc.
4. 1 dc in the next 2 dc.
5. 3 dc in the next dc. (This is the new middle increase) 
6. ******(Place marker in the 2nd dc of the 3 dc made)
7. 1 dc in the next 2 dc
8. 5 dc in the next dc.
9. pm and 1 dc in the last 2 dc and ch 3.
10. Total: 23 sts.

 

Row 5

1. Ch 1 and turn.
2. 1 sc in the next 2 dc and pm.
3. Triple crochet (tc) in the next dc.  (Note: After every ch 3 and 2 sc, you always start with a tc.) 
4. 1 sc in the next dc.
5. Continue (tc in the next dc and 1 sc in the next dc) until you get to the last 3 dc.   
6. (Note: There should always be a tc before the last 3 sc! )
7. pm and 1 sc in the last 2 dc and ch 3.
8. Total: 23 sts or total # sts.

Row 6

1. Ch 3 and turn.
2. Dc in the next  2 sc and pm.
3. Make 5 dc in the next tc.
4. Dc in the next  7  sts.(# sts)
5. 3 dc in the next tc (or next st).( New middle increase) 
6. *****(Place marker in the 2nd dc of the 3 dc made.)
7. Dc in the next  7  sts. (#sts)
8. Make 5 dc in the next tc.
9. pm and dc in the last 2 sc and ch 1.
10. Total:    33sts or total # sts.

This is a schematic of the new increase

Do you see how the pattern works? It alternates with one row of dc and the next row of tc with sc.

Row 7

• Repeat Row 5.

Row 8

• Repeat Row 6.

Continue in this manner until the base of the shawl becomes 60-70 inches long.

15 inches from the top of the semi-circle to the base as a shawlette or go further. Weave in ends. Block.