The Wish Me Luck Shawl by Wilma Westenberg will be a great cover for your shoulders against spring and summer evening chills. Its border is made of little shamrocks to attract a little bit of extra luck. Also, this is a good project for St. Paddy’s!
Is the Wish Me Luck Shawl Pattern Suitable for Beginners?
Yes, it is! This simple crochet triangle shawl will be perfect for beginners, as it is made only with chains and double crochet stitches.
Moreover, if you’d like to tackle your first openwork project, this pattern is a great introduction to lacy designs. The best part about it? There are only 8 rows that you need to repeat to work the shawl’s body.
And let’s not forget about its charming border. The designer allows you to decide whether you want it to consist of (three-leaf) shamrocks or (four-leaf) clovers. Of course, the border is optional, but who wouldn’t like to bring some lucky charm to their lives?
What Yarn Should I Choose?
The Wish Me Luck Shawl is all about good vibes and luck. Therefore, its design refers to everything that is traditionally associated with it. This, of course, means the shamrock border but also a beautiful green colorway.
To get that fabulous gradient effect, the pattern calls for Scheepjes Whirl, a self-striping yarn in fingering weight. It’s a cotton-acrylic blend that makes a perfect choice for summer projects.
Can I Make This Crochet Shawl Larger or Smaller?
If you work this pattern with the recommended yarn and hook, your shawl should measure 27.5” in height and 67” in width (70 cm x 170 cm) before blocking. Such an accessory will work great either wrapped around your neck or draped over your shoulders.
It’s also very simple to adjust the shawl’s size. To make it bigger, simply continue working the pattern’s repeat, and to make it smaller, reduce the number of rows.
Learn by Watching a Video Tutorial
Lucky you! The designer created an easy-to-follow video tutorial to help every beginner complete this amazing project with ease. Check it out below!
Beautiful colours
Lovely.