I named this Corner to Corner crochet Mesh Shawl the Rhubarb Shawl, simply named after the yarn colour. I feel the yarn is the highlight of this mesh shawl, and I really, truly love the result. It made designing this C2C Mesh Shawl exciting.
I have always wanted to make a triangle shawl. I know… there are many things I have always wanted to make, and I am gradually getting to them. After designing the C2C Reversible Prayer Wrap, that desire intensified.
However, I wasn’t quite sure how I wanted it made, but I did know that being the first triangle shawl I designed, it needed to be simple yet lovely.
That decision was made for me as soon as I got the Tweedle Dee yarn by Lion Brand yarn.
This Mesh shawl is lovely accessory for fall. Easily worn with a dress, wrapped around the shoulder or neck.
The Yarn
The Tweedle Dee yarn is light worsted, medium 3. As yet, this is not a well known yarn. I was ‘window shopping’ on Joann online store when I saw it. It captivated me so much I just had to try it.
It is machine washable as it is made from acrylic (75%) and cotton (25%) fibers, it also has wonderful stretch to it and does not split. It is basically 2 colours twisted together- 3 strands of the dark colour and one strand of white which creates a captivating spiral look. Almost all the colours it comes in are vibrant and bold.
The yarn has a jeans texture to it; not the softest of yarns. However, it makes for a sturdy material and once wet blocked, it becomes a soft and squishy material with wonderful drape.
One ball is 5.3oz/150g, 310yd/285m. For this pattern 2 balls will take you up to row 65. Then you decide if you’d like to add 1 more ball to complete the mesh rows and make the edging and tassels.
Construction
As I said, I wanted to make a simple but outstanding design. You would agree with me that Tweedle Dee yarn is already ‘busy’. It is the highlight of this pattern. The triangle shape embedded in the shawl gives a subtle illusion.
So I figured a way to make a mesh from the C2C- what a superb contrast it is to the solid blocks. There is nothing mind nerving about making the C2C mesh. It is as simple as can be, all you need do is remember how many chains to make per mesh. Gosh, can you imagine all the design possibilites?
The outer edge is in solid C2C; this gives a good base to work the picot stitches along them.
If you are new to corner to corner crochet you will find this tutorial helpful.
Other Corner to Corner crochet patterns you can try:
Finished size (blocked):
28 inches tall / 63.5 inches wide, without tassels
Gauge: 7 blocks is 4 inches
Stitches/Abbreviation:
You’ll need:
IMPORTANT Note:
To begin, make rows 1 as usual- Chain 6, DC in 4th chain from hook, DC in next 2 chains. From row 2 to the end, increase the side (edges) blocks ONLY by working Chain 7, DC in 5th chain from hook, DC in remaining chains.
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Follow THIS CHART to begin
At the end of Row 68, turn
Row 69: Slip st in 1st st, ch 3, SC in same st, SC in next, 2SC in space.
*DC in next space, 2HDC in next space. repeat from * across.
After the last 2HDCs at the end, HDC in 2 sts, SC in next, Sl st in space, Ch 3, Sl st in same space. Continue to working on the side.
*SC 4 in next 2 blocks, PICOT in space. repeat from * to bottom of shawl.
2SC in block, Ch 3, 2SC on other side of block, PICOT. repeat from * across. At the end, do not PICOT in the last space, make SC instead, 2SC in last block, Slip st in Ch 3 space. Snip yarn with long tail to weave in.
Wet block your shawl.
Make 3 tassels, attach to the corners. For longer tassels use a wider surface.
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I'm wanting to learn how to read patterns and this is a beautiful item but I am having trouble understanding it. Not sure if it's me or the pattern but I really want to make this. Just need some help.
Beautiful Shawl! I just need to figure out what yarn I want to use for this. Oh, I may have used an old email address for the other shawl. This is the correct email.
Thank you. So glad you thingk so. Any DK weight yarn with drape should work well.
Maybe I'm a complete idiot, but the pattern doesn't define BLOCK or MESH. I'm a bit confused. You showed how to start it, but the instructions are certainly not clear to me. HELP. I've been crocheting since I was 12 but I don't get it.
Hi Cheri, sorry you're having trouble with it. Can I assume you already know how to do the C2C technique? 1 C2C BLOCK or TILE consists chain 3 and 3DC. There is a tutorial on how to make the mesh- please search C2C Mesh tutorial on the blog. If you have any more concerns, please let me know. Thank you.
What a beautiful shawl. So elegant, yet so simple. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern.
I was going for simple, but I am glad it came out looking elegant too. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
You are so talented! Beautiful and unique designs. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Jennifer. I am humbled by your kind words.
This shawl is so pretty. I love the light airiness to it. I'm pinning it for later.
Thank you so much. It is one of the things I love about it too.