Create a beautiful lace crochet shawl straight from your favorite TV series! This wonderful pattern from Cirsium Crochet is inspired by the shawl worn by Saffron in the Firefly TV show. Whether you watch the series or not, this piece features an elegant chevron lace design that will pair effortlessly with flowy summer dresses. The bottom side is adorned with cute dangling tassels, which give it a lovely boho touch. How charming!
Materials and Tools You’ll Need
The designer wanted this shawl to be as close to the original design as possible, which is why it features an elegant cranberry color and brushed wool fabric.
To achieve the same beautiful look, go for Willow Yarns Daily Tweed DK. It’s a soft blend of wool and acrylic yarn that works really well for this crochet shawl pattern. The pattern also calls for a 5.5 mm crochet hook.
Don’t really seem interested in replicating this design one-to-one? Feel free to play with this pattern as you wish – you can use any other yarn and choose colors that coordinate with your personal style.
Crochet Techniques Used in the Pattern
The Saffron (Our Mrs. Reynolds) Shawl is worked from top down with a chevron lace pattern. Be ready to use mostly chains, double crochets, and double crochets 3 together. The neckline side also features a few rows of the linen stitch, which stabilizes the whole design. The pattern will suit those with general crochet experience.
How Big Is the Finished Saffron Shawl?
The sample shown in the photos measures 74” across the shoulders and is 31” deep. The shawl of this size will easily cover your upper body and the back. You can drape it over your shoulder and let it fall down your back, or wrap it around your neck like a scarf to keep warm.
