Hello friends! I’ve been super-busy over the past couple of weeks working on this new crochet design for a summer shawl. I have just one problem that I need your help with….but more of that later…!
If I’m honest its been fighting me a little bit. The main-body is made up of this beautiful shell-pattern, so I wanted a border with something shell-like which matched this design…
There were LOTS of different attempts with a scrap-yarn of the same weight…mostly not successful!
Even once I’d settled on a design, I still had to re-do the border design 3 or 4 times before I got it to a place that I’m happy!
I am now happy though!
I also had a little trial and error with blocking it, I accidentally pulled it too much in one direction and made it way too big! (DOH!) thankfully a second, more considered blocking has fixed that.
I know not everyone thinks that blocking is magic, but check out before and after pic of the border to see if you can be convinced!
Before….in design phase…
After, blocked to perfection…
Isn’t that better?? If you’re convinced but not sure how to block? check out this simple tutorial, it really is worth it, I promise!
So I’m now ready to show it off and get the pattern written up and released..
So here it is, draped artistically on my bench because, thanks to a rubbing-shoe related blister incident, walking hurts today and I can’t be bothered to hobble upstairs to get my tripod to take a picture with me modelling it!!! haha!
Like I said above, I have one problem….I’m not feeling very creative with names at the moment! Does anyone have any ideas what to call this shawl?? All ideas gladly considered!!
Oh, and if anyone fancies testing my pattern once I’ve finished writing it up, please let me know!
Edit: Tested and released! 🙂 you can find the pattern here
Thanks everyone!
Jo
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So lovely! Seas the Day shawl? I’m not the best at naming projects. I tend to lean towards the puny side of things 😂
😂😂 I like that!!
gorgeous!
thanks! 😊
Looks amazing and I love the colour you chose. The body of the shawl has a bit of a flowery look too, like lots of carnations maybe. But I too am not great at naming things. Happy to be a tester though if you are stuck.
oh great. thank you. that would be great if you don’t mind? I need a few days to double-check the pattern but if you could email me I’ll send you the pattern over once I’ve done?
sorry. my email is jocreates8@gmail.com
Great :). Done via your contact form.
smashing! thanks, got your note and just dropped you the details back! 😊
It’s gorgeous! Wishing Shell Shawl…?
I’d love to test the pattern for you…although I’m not the fastest hooker – I would class myself as a beginner to intermediate level crocheter.
Jo
fab! thank you so much! it’s a pretty simple pattern to follow. I’ve charted it and also written out the instructions! if you email me I’ll send you over the pattern when I’ve checked it over? jocreates8@gmail.com
Oceana jewel, because of the shell design made me think of mermaids 🧜♀️ and the border looks like a tiara 👸. I would love to be a tester but I’m a bit slow as I work full time. I would love to try it in a scheepjes whirl 😍
oh! nice thanks! I’ve got a new scheepjes whirl pattern I’m working up at the moment… watch this space! 😊😊
Jo, this is GORGEOUS. Do you have a pattern for it?? What yarn did you use?
thanks so much. I do have a pattern for it yes, it’s nearly ready to release, I’ve got a couple of kind folks giving it a test for me first. I used Fyberspates vivacious 4ply. it’s so nice and squishy!!
Beautiful, congrats Jo!
thanks! 😊
It is beautiful Jo! How about the abalone shawl? They have those beautiful shimmering mother of pearl in their shells. And if you still need testers I’d be happy to test for you too 🙂
Hello 🙂 sorry I missed this comment! Thanks so much for the kind words and the offer. I’ve got a couple of testers on this one but I’m just finishing off a scheepjes whirl shawl that will need testing so I’d be glad for your help if you fancy that (when you see it!)
No problem Jo, I definitely look forward to seeing your other shawl, I was thinking of (finally) getting my hands on a whirl so that would be perfect 😊
All I can say is WOW! That shawl is incredible! I love the border. Crochet totally baffles me. I need two needles and straight in a row stitches. All I ever got with crochet attempts was a bunched up ball of knots. So I am duly impressed.
thanks so much! I know what you mean about knitting vs Crochet. I’ve been missing my knitting needles recently so I’ve got a new knitting project in mind to start over the weekend!
It’s beautiful, and that border was worth all the work! I’m rubbish with names so no help with that particular question
thanks! I think I have a name sorted now…. will be revealed soon! I’m pleased with the border in the end but it nearly all went in the bin a few times! 😂😂😂
Lovely design. Will be watching for the pattern. You’ve probably decided on a namenalready, but I’ll share my idea in any case. The combination of the shapes of the shells and the beautiful pink color you’ve chosen reminded me of foxgloves in midsummer. Symbolically, foxgloves represent protection. Maybe the name could be something like Praesidium, the Latin term for protection.
thanks. great idea! I’ve decided on Lucy’s Lucky Shells, named after my new sister-in-law! the pattern will hopefully be released soon! 😊
I am willing to test your pattern.
thanks! this has now finished testing and nearly ready to release. watch this space! there will be future testing needs so if you’re interested keep an eye out! 😊