Instagram Reels:
Joining both shawls into a wrap
Linen Flowers colorwork (close-up)
Linen Flowers colorwork (stitchwork)
Switching colors in linen st based patterns

Youtube Videos:
Tutorial on joning both shawls as you go

Both patterns, Linen Flowers and Linen Hearts, are 25% off until Nov 6, 2026.

This pattern continues an exploration of the colorwork technique based on the linen stitch and presents the second stitch in this series — Linen Flowers.

It begins with a detailed explanation of the stitch pattern itself, including written instructions, a chart and a step-by-step photo tutorial. You can use these instructions for any rectangular project (blankets, scarves, etc.).

In addition to the stitch instructions, the pattern includes two shawl designs:

• a single shawl worked from the center of the wingspan down in a comfortable boomerang shape
• and a wrap made by joining two smaller shawls worked in reversed color placement.

★ The pattern is written out and charted, with a photo tutorial on stitches and swatch instructions (suitable for scarves and blankets)
★ Language: English (US crochet terms)
★ Pages: 10

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo; sport weight; 335 yards / 306 m per 100 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino Wool
• Hook: US 7 (4.5 mm)
• Yarn needle to weave in ends
• Stitch markers

YARDAGE

• Single shawl: 2 skeins in shade Ravelry Red, 1 skein in shade Natural
• Duo shawl wrap: 2 skeins in Oasis, 2 skeins in Natural

GAUGE
20 sts and 20 rows = 4” (10 cm), after blocking, worked in the linen stitch pattern.

SHAWL MEASUREMENTS

Single shawl:

1. Wingspan: 68½″ / 174 cm
2. Depth: 21½″ / 55 cm

Duo shawl wrap:
Each smaller shawl is:

1. Wingspan: 62″ / 158 cm
2. Depth: 18½″ / 47 cm

And when combined, they create a large trapezoid shape.

1. Wingspan: 83½″ / 212 cm
2. Depth: 21¼″ / 54 cm

TECHNIQUE
The colorwork stitch pattern is based on the linen (moss) stitch, with some sc replaced by specific stitch.

The first colorwork pattern in this technique, the Linen Hearts, is written for working in the round and also includes the stitch pattern instructions, suitable for making anything rectangular.

I create new crochet stitches to show a quieter, softer side of crochet: calm, simple, and casual. My patterns may look unusual at first only because the technique is new to you, just like your first chain or single crochet once was. After a little practice, it feels easy and natural.

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