{"id":59155,"date":"2018-11-27T18:27:43","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T07:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=59155"},"modified":"2018-11-30T00:25:36","modified_gmt":"2018-11-29T13:25:36","slug":"free-crochet-shawl-pattern-mandala-yarn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/free-crochet-shawl-pattern-mandala-yarn\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunset Peaks – Crochet Shawl Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"

As soon as I saw the lovely gradient colour changes of Lion Brand’s Mandala yarn<\/a> cake, I knew I had to crochet a shawl with it to show off the gradual color shifts.<\/p>\n

I experimented with a few shapes and stitches while designing this crochet shawl pattern, and finally settled on a simple design that let the yarn do all the talking.<\/p>\n

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Brought to you by American Yarns<\/p><\/div>\n

The yarn ‘colour’ I’ve used is called Pegasus<\/strong> with apricots, violets and teals that all blend together reminding me of a sunset on a warm summer’s evening.<\/p>\n

Named Sunset Peaks<\/strong>, this crochet shawl pattern looks a little complicated, but it’s actually very easy and only uses a couple of basic crochet stitches. The raised ridges form little textured ‘peaks’ to highlight the colour changes, so you can guess how the pattern name came about.<\/p>\n

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Even though we are only a week away from Summer here in Melbourne, it’s been quite cool, so this lightweight crochet shawl has been perfect for keeping the chill off my back and shoulders.<\/p>\n

My initial idea was to make this shawl a one ball project, but as I progressed I knew I’d get more wear out of a bigger shawl.<\/p>\n

All up, this crochet shawl pattern uses just under 2 balls, with a second ball of Mandala cleverly blended in between the first ball so as to continue the colour gradient effect. (I’ll share more about that in the pattern notes.)<\/p>\n

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I really enjoyed using Lion Brand Mandala, and out of all the different types of yarn cakes I’ve reviewed<\/a>, it’s my favourite so far.<\/p>\n

Of course you could make this crochet shawl pattern with any 8ply (DK) yarn you have on hand, but I think the gradient effect of the Mandala yarn cakes<\/a> looks very pretty.<\/p>\n

\"Mandala<\/p>\n

I hope you enjoy making your own Sunset Peaks crochet shawl with this free pattern that was generously sponsored by American Yarns.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

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Crochet Shawl Pattern \u2013 Sunset Peaks<\/h2>\n

You can choose to make this shawl to any size you prefer as it’s worked from the center out. The pattern repeats every 4th row and is worked flat (back and forth).<\/p>\n

Once you get the hang of the simple pattern you won’t need to refer to the instructions which makes this the perfect project to crochet on the go.<\/p>\n

Apart from deciding how to blend the yarn balls (if you choose to do that), this crochet shawl pattern is a doddle to make. I’ve even made a video showing you how to make a Front Post Double Crochet – FPdc (US) stitch if you are unfamiliar with how to work crochet stitches into the posts.<\/p>\n

The FPdc stitch is what gives this shawl the raised ridged rows.<\/p>\n

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Finished size (unblocked): length 93cm (36.5″), width 163cm (64″)
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You will need:<\/h3>\n
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  • 2 balls Lion Brand Mandala yarn – Pegasus<\/li>\n
  • 5mm crochet hook<\/li>\n
  • Yarn needle<\/li>\n
  • Scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Stitches used US terminology:<\/h3>\n
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    • Chain Stitch (ch)<\/li>\n
    • Double Crochet (dc) US = Treble stitch (tr) UK<\/li>\n
    • Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) US = Front Post Treble (FPtr) UK<\/li>\n
    • Slip Stitch (sl)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      How to make a (US) Front Post Double Crochet Stitch<\/h2>\n

      I’ve included both video and written instructions – follow whichever you prefer.<\/p>\n