Inspired by the lush blooms of the Red Cassia tree, the Cassia shawl pattern offers both beauty and versatility. This crochet acessotry pattern is perfect for beginners, featuring a loose, airy stitch that resembles delicate flower petals and intertwined branches. Crafted with lightweight DK yarn, the shawl serves as an ideal cover-up for those who seek a light layer without the bulk. The rich, oxblood color adds a touch of elegance, making this shawl a lovely addition to any wardrobe. Follow the simple instructions to create your own piece of wearable art.
Making The Cassia Shawl
Materials
- DK weight yarn (suggested: Dewy DK yarn in color Oxblood)
- Crochet hook size not mentioned (choose one suitable for DK weight yarn)
Shawl Pattern
- Setup Row: Start with a slip knot and chain 22.
- Row 1: Double crochet into the third chain from your hook. Double crochet into each of the remaining chains. You should have 20 double crochets.
- Row 2: Turn, chain two. Double crochet into each double crochet across your row. You should have 20 double crochets.
- Row 3: Chain seven, work a triple crochet into the first chain made, chain three, skip four stitches, slip stitch into the next stitch. Chain three, skip four stitches, and in the next stitch work a triple crochet, chain five, and a triple crochet. Continue this pattern across. Finish with a triple crochet, chain two, and a triple crochet into the last stitch.
- Row 4: Chain seven, work a triple crochet into the first chain made. In the slip stitch from the previous row, work a triple crochet, chain five, and another triple crochet. Chain three, slip stitch into the third chain of the chain five from the previous row. Continue this pattern across. Finish with a slip stitch into the fourth chain of your starting chain seven.
- Row 5: Chain seven, triple crochet into the slip stitch from the previous row. Chain three, slip stitch into the third chain of the chain five from the previous row. Triple crochet, chain five, triple crochet into the slip stitch, and continue the pattern across. Finish with a slip stitch into the fourth chain of the starting chain seven.
- Row 6 - 36: Repeat Rows 4 and 5, ending with Row 4.
- Row 37: Chain two, work two double crochets into the first chain three space, one double crochet into the triple crochet, three double crochets into the chain five space. Continue this pattern across, finishing with two double crochets in the final chain seven space. Count your double crochets to confirm the number.
- Row 38: Chain two, double crochet into each double crochet across. Count your stitches.
- Row 39: Chain one, single crochet into each stitch across. Count your stitches.
- Row 40 (Cassia Stitch Edge): Chain one, work the Cassia Stitch in the next single crochet by slip stitching, chaining six, slip stitching into the same stitch, and repeating twice more for a total of three loops. Slip stitch six times along the edge, then work another Cassia Stitch. Continue this pattern until you have seven stitches remaining, then work six slip stitches and a final Cassia Stitch in the last stitch.
- Finishing Row 1 (Other Edge): Cut your yarn and attach it to the opposite edge. Repeat Row 39 to create single crochets along the previously unworked edge.
- Finishing Row 2: Repeat Row 40 to add the Cassia Stitch edge to this side.
Finishing
Weave in all ends, block as desired, and enjoy your beautiful Cassia Shawl with its open, lacy stitch pattern that resembles flowering branches and has a lovely floral Cassia Stitch border.
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