$5.20au

My intention with this design was to create a shawl that could be easily sized to suit, while also helping to use up stash yarn. I also wanted a project that felt satisfying and achievable — something that could realistically be made in a short amount of time.

This design ticks all of those boxes.

I have named it the Five Day Flower Shawl, as it can be worked over five days by completing one long row of motifs each day. (I’ll admit… I made the prototype in just four days!)

For my sample, I chose to use the same yarn throughout, but the sky really is the limit with this one. It is a perfect design for colour play, yarn changes, and stash combinations.

Due to the structure of the motifs, I recommend using at least an aran weight yarn. Chains are used to form the petals, and a lighter weight yarn may not give the shawl the same bold, defined floral effect. A roving-style yarn also works beautifully, as it complements the texture and flow of the design.

Crochet Terminology: US & UK

Materials

• 7mm crochet hook

• 1 x Stylecraft Ombre Aran (400g ball / 816m / 892yd per ball)

  • Approximate total used: 300g

  • Approximate yardage used: 570m / 623yd

• Scissors

• Tapestry needle