About this Pattern

The Corset Shawl is an adventurous beginner level crochet project that is constructed from the top-down. This shawl has a wonderful amount of surface texture and a visually interesting shape which was inspired by the delicate lacing of a corset. This pattern uses a 5 row repeat and can be customized to any size desired.

Materials

• 3 skeins of Stylecraft Special DK (3.5 oz./323 yards)
• Any equivalent DK or Fingering weight yarn can be used
• Size 4.00mm crochet hook

Measurements and Gauge

• When using the recommended yarn, the sample shawl has a wingspan of 70 inches with a depth of 30 inches and used approximately 900 yards
• Blocking is recommended with this shawl to show stitch definition
• 21 double crochets and 9 rows = 4 “ square