A warm shawl is an essential accessory during the transitional seasons. This remarkable Lake Midnight Shawl Pattern from Crochetpedia makes a perfect one to add to a fall-winter wardrobe. It features a fabulous ombre look in soothing blue colors that celebrate the night. It will also make a lovely gift idea for your friends or family. If it has already stolen your heart, don’t hesitate to give it a go!
Is This Pattern Suitable for Beginners?
This triangle crochet shawl comes in a beautiful solid and mesh texture that you can easily create with basic and tall stitches like treble crochets. However, be also ready to use back post stitches throughout the last few rows. Upper beginners who already have some training with these techniques will find this pattern really fast and fun to make.
What Kind of Yarn Works Best for This Crochet Shawl?
To produce the same stunning results, make sure that you use an ombre cake yarn. The original design was crafted using YarnArt Flowers, a soft cotton-acrylic blend that comes in gorgeous gradient color transitions.
You can also use any other self-striping or regular yarn of your choice to crochet this shawl. Just make sure it has fingering weight – otherwise, your project will get bigger or smaller.
How Large Is the Lake Midnight Shawl When Finished?
When made with fingering yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook, your shawl should be about 65″ (165 cm) wide. This size allows you to cover your whole upper body and drape beautifully down your shoulders. By adding extra stitches, you can make this shawl even bigger, and by reducing them, you will obtain a smaller size.
Do I Need to Block This Crochet Triangle Shawl?
Yes, it’s highly recommended that you do the blocking of this crochet shawl once it’s finished. To do so, put it in lukewarm water for a couple of minutes with some laundry soap or other mild detergent.
Next, take it out and squeeze it gently to remove the excess water. Then you can pin it to a blocking board or simply lay it flat until it dries. This process will help open up the lace pattern beautifully and smooth out any gaps or bumps.
