“It is such a secret place, the land of tears.” – Antoine De Saint-Exupéry

Soft stripes and a delicate ruffle make up this simple crocheted shawl.

Size:
• Approximately 16in (40cm) deep, 84in (212cm) long.

Hook:
• I used a size G (4mm) hook.

Gauge:
• Approximately 16 stitches per 4in (10cm) (blocked).

Notions:
• Tapestry needle

Yarn:
The sample I made used:
• A Sea of Stones, Sustainable Fingering (fingering weight, 4 ply, 437 yards per 100g skein, 100% merino wool), in the colorways “Le Ciel Nocturne” and “La Mer Calme”
• MC: La Mer Calme, 190g, 830 yards (2 skeins)
• CC: Le Ciel Nocturne, 65g, 280 yards (1 skein)
• Total: 255g, 1,110 yards (3 total skeins)
Any fingering weight yarn will work for this project.

Notes:
• The pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
• A photo tutorial is included.

Skills Needed:
Perfect for adventurous beginners, this pattern utilizes:
• simple construction
• half double crochet in the back bar
• ruffles made by rapid increases