Al Amal shawl is simple and elegant, and very wearable because of its clear design. But you can make it more dramatic and eye-catching if you chose some interesting, flashy yarn. You can also add pompoms instead of tassels. It would bring a completely new and modern dimension to the shawl.

I find it interesting how an idea comes to fruition. Sometimes that process goes easy and smoothly, and I manage to turn the idea into reality without any effort. But some ideas have their own will and they want to develop and grow and become something completely different. It’s a little bit like living with a needy, complicated teenager. It’s tough. Believe me, I know. I live with one.

The idea of this shawl was very easy to handle. I managed to achieve exactly what I had in my mind with very little effort on my part. So, I wanted to reward it for saving me so much trouble with a nice, proper name. Because the shawl had no name. All the time I was working on the design, I was referring to it as The New Shawl. The New Shawl was written in all my documents. And then one day when I was preparing for my English lesson, I read in an article that a space mission called Al Amal (which means “hope” in Arabic) was sent to Mars. I liked the sound and the meaning of it. So, that’s how The New Shawl has got its name.

Maybe you wonder why I made 2 versions of the shawl. The reason is my impatience. When I developed the pattern, I was eager to start on working, but my yarn shop was closed due to vacation for the next 10 days or so. 10 days are an eternity when it comes to crochet. I know that you totally understand! So, I looked at my yarn stash in search of some appropriate yarn. And I picked up this Alize Angora Gold in cream, which I’ve already used for my Weldy shawl and Into the woods blanket. I love that yarn. It looks nice and sophisticated, and it’s very affordable at the same time.

And while I was working on my first version (the cream one) I knew that I wanted to make it in some gradient yarn. So, as soon as my yarn shop opened again, I went there and picked up this mustardy-yellow cake from Alize. It is called Angora Gold Ombre Batik (color 7358). The cake was only 150 grams so I didn’t manage to make the shawl using only one cake, so I bought another one. Since I needed only about 190 grams, I was left with enough yarn to use in another project. Maybe I’ll design a hat or a pair of mittens, to go with the shawl. I’ll see.

The shawl is approximately 140 cm (55”) wide and 70 cm (27.5”) long after blocking. I always recommend blocking your shawls because it gives them that professional and sophisticated look. The shawl is the perfect size to wear as a bandanna scarf. I used my pink 3 mm crochet hook.

The pattern is very detailed and it includes:

– a row-by-row written pattern
– a step-by-step picture tutorial for the first 5 rows
– three crochet charts
– a step-by-step photo tutorial on how to make tassels
– a tassel placement diagram
– a stitch count and
– information on materials needed

The Al Amal shawl is available in all my shops. You can buy it in Dada’s place shop HERE, on Ravelry HERE and on Etsy HERE.

You know that I always LOVE to see all of your creative versions of my designs, so if you make Al Amal shawl, please post it on Facebook or Instagram and don’t forget to tag me. The best way is to use #alamalshawl hash tag. I will post your beautiful pictures in my Insta stories and on Pinterest. Can’t wait to see what you’re up to! And which yarn you’ll be using! I find the yarn choice so interesting!

Click here to buy Al Amal Shawl pattern.

Crochet shawls, apart from baby blankets are my favorite things to design. Probably because I really like wearing them. When it’s cold, there’s always a shawl wrapped around my shoulders. This past winter my best friend was Weldy shawl. It kept me warm while I was working at my desk, or sitting on the sofa crocheting.

The Lelia shawl is my fifth shawl design, and I enjoyed working on it. I loved all the phases of the process. From the sketch to the finished shawl. It was challenging sometimes, I’m not going to lie, but as a small business owner, I’m used to solving problems. The idea was to make a light and lacy summer shawl. When I developed the design I totally fell in love with it, so I decided to make two versions. The first one is more girly and romantic, and the one with colorful bobbles is more modern. I love both styles, and can imagine a lot of ways to incorporate them into my everyday outfits.

For the beige version I used 100% cotton yarn “Anna 16” from Yumco (100g/530m). You can use any super fine, light fingering yarn, or crochet thread for doilies, instead. You’ll need 2 skeins of 100g.

For the version with colorful bobbles I used thin cotton yarn for doilies, which is the same weight as “Anna 16” yarn. I spent almost 200 grams of the main color, and several grams of each of the contrasting colors for bobbles.

Although the shawl is quite big, it’s quick to make because it’s so perforated, with lots of chain spaces.

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The pattern. I spent so much time working on it! I wanted everything to be a crystal clear and easy for you to follow. It is written in English using US crochet terms.

The pattern has:
– a row-by-row written pattern,
– a step-by-step photo tutorial for the first 5 rows,
– 15 crochet charts (don’t let this number frighten you, the pattern is quite simple and repetitive. I just wanted to cover all the rows, and if you use charts, you’re probably only going to take a glance to see what to expect in each row),
– a step-by-step photo tutorial on how to make a bobble stitch,
– a step-by-step photo tutorial on how to make a bobble stitch in different color,
– a stitch guide and all the information about the yarn, materials needed and blocking.

Also, if you have any questions or encounter any problems with the pattern, I’m here to help. I answer every email regarding my paid patterns as soon as possible.

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The pattern is available in Dada’s shop HERE (payment options: PayPal and credit cards).

You can also buy it on Etsy HERE, and Ravelry HERE (payment option: PayPal).

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If you like the pattern and decide to make it, please share the pictures of your finished shawl on social media, and don’t forget to tag me and to use #leliashawl hash tag on Instagram. I would really love to see all your beautiful and creative versions of the Lelia shawl!

Summerhill shawl is light and airy, a perfect accessory to your summer outfit. It’s very easy to make, plus it’s a yarn saver. You only need 2 skeins of yarn! It’s made of very thin cotton yarn. I used 1-2 size bigger crochet hook than recommended for this yarn weight, because I wanted it to be as delicate as a spider web. And I really love how it turned out!

The design is very simple, and only decoration is a row of little roses on the border. At first I wanted to add a bunch of colorful crochet flowers on the border, but then my desire to make a shawl as simple and minimal as possible prevailed, and I decided on adding just a row of solid colored roses.

Yarn: I used 100% cotton yarn “Anna 16”, it’s 100g/530m. You can use any super fine, light fingering yarn, or crochet thread for doilies, instead. You’ll need 2 skeins of 100g.

The pattern is written in English using US crochet terms. It has a written pattern, step-by-step picture tutorial and 6 crochet charts.

The pattern for the Summerhill shawl is now available in Dada’s place shop (payment options: credit cards and PayPal).

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You can also buy it in my Ravelry shop and my Etsy shop (payment option for both shops is PayPal).

As always, I’m eager to see all your versions of Summerhill shawl! So, please share your creations on social media and don’t forget to tag me and to use #summerhillshawl hash tag. You can also send the pictures of the shawl to my email. I will share the best ones in my Insta stories and on Pinterest.

Click here to get the Summerhill Shawl Pattern.