Shepherds Delight Shawl by Suzi Ashworth

Shepherds Delight Shawl

Crochet
Folkestone Harbour Yarn Merino DK
DK (11 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 8.5 rows = 4 inches
in treble crochet
4.0 mm (G)
645 - 656 yards (590 - 600 m)
One
UK
English
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Named for the rhyme that helped Farmers prepare for the next days weather, this pretty crochet lace shawl will keep you warm whether you are taking a sunrise or sunset stroll! It also makes a pretty wrap for cooler summer evenings

This design takes inspiration from summer evenings on Folkestone’s Mermaid Beach, and uses one set of FHY’s ‘Sunset Beach’ pure merino DK mini skeins (8 x 25g, 200g total) available from
www.FolkestoneHarbourYarn.com.

This pattern is written using U.K. Crochet terms. Charts are included.

Size: after blocking. Length 190cm, width 35cm. Tassels add an extra 18-20 cm to the length at each end.

Skill level: Medium/Intermediate. Although the techniques used are standard crochet stitches like chain, double crochet and
treble crochet, the chart reading or counting stitches may be challenging for a beginner. Also includes tassel making
(explained in Techniques section).

Tools Needed:

  • 4mm crochet hook.
  • 1 x Folkestone Harbour Yarn ‘Sunset Beach’ DK mini skein set (8 x 25g Double Knit weight mini skeins. 100% merino, 75m per 25g).
  • Large needle for weaving in ends.
  • Scissors or snips.

Yarn Alternatives:
25g/75m each of 8 different colours of Double Knit yarn with a length to weight ratio of around 300m per 100g.