Islamorada Half-Hexagon Crochet Shawl FREE Pattern

 

Islamorada Half-Hexagon Crochet Shawl FREE Pattern
by Kristin Omdahl

A half-hexagon top down construction in offset lace with beautiful ruffled edging. Can be worn a number of ways, including halter top, skirt/sarong and shawl. Inspired by one of my favorite Florida Keys: Islamorada! Scroll to the bottom of this free pattern page to see the super helpful charts & schematic!

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Skill Level

Easy

Finished Size
Width 66”
Length 21”
Length along diagonal increase line 24”

Materials
• 650 yds (594m) #1 fingering weight yarn
• Size G/7 (4.5mm) hook, or size to obtain correct gauge
• Removable stitch markers
• Yarn needle

Sample shown in Be SO Fine Yarn.

Kristin Omdahl Yarns including Be So Fine Yarn are discontinued. Here are some suggested yarn substitutions for your consideration: 

Annie’s:

Scheepjes Cotton 8: 100% cotton, #1 fingering weight yarn; 186 yds per 50gm ball, suggested needle size US 1 – 2. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be So Toasty yarns. This yarn retails for $2.49 per ball and comes in 9 colors.

Scheepjes Organic: 100% organic cotton, #1 fingering weight yarn; 186 yds per 50gm ball, suggested needle size US 1 – 2. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be SoToasty yarns. This yarn retails for $3.99 per ball and comes in 16 colors.

 

Hobbii Yarn:

Soft Bamboo Fine: 70% Bamboo, 23% Cotton, 7% Acrylic, #1 fingering weight yarn; 197 yds (180m) per 50 gm ball; suggested needle size US 2 – 4. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be So Toasty yarns. This yarn retails for $5.99 and comes in 19 colors.

 

Tencel Bamboo Fine: 40% Tencel, 60% Bamboo, #1 fingering weight yarn; 210 yds (230m) per 50 gm ball; suggested needle size US 1 – 3. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be So Toasty yarns. This yarn retails for $6.49 per ball and comes in 24 colors.

 

Jimmy Beans Wools:

Scheepjes Whirl Yarn: #1 fingering weight 60% cotton / 40% acrylic, self striping, ombre yarn; 1094 yds per 225gm ball that changes color only once per ball; it comes in 51 gradient color ways, suggested needle size is US 4 (3.25mm). It is labeled a #1 fingering weight yarn. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine or Be So Toasty yarn. One ball would be plenty to make any of my knit or crochet Be So Fine yarn shawl patterns. Each gradient cake retails for $29.99.

 

Knit Picks:

Comfy Fingering: #1 fingering weight 75% Pima Cotton / 25% acrylic; 250 yds per 50gm skein; Suggested needle size US 1 – 3. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine and Be So Toasty yarn. It comes in 19 colors and retails for $3.99 per skein.

Lion Brand:

Pearl 5/2 Cotton Yarn: #1 fingering weight 100% cotton yarn; 2100 yds per 1lb cone. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be So Toasty Yarns. It comes in 47 colors and retails for $24.15 per 1lb cone.

Mary Maxim:

Red Heart It’s A Wrap: #1 fingering weight 50% cotton / 50% acrylic, self striping yarn; 1100 yds per 7oz cake; suggested needle size US US2. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would bel comparable to Be So Fine and Be So Toasty yarns. It comes in 5 colors and retails for $10.99 per cake.

 

Yarn substitution article HERE

Gauge
2½ reps and 5½ rows = 4” (10 cm) in Purple pat, after blocking

Special Stitches
Dc2tog (double crochet 2 together): [Yo, pull up a loop in indicated st, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

 

Purple Pattern
(multiple of 10 ch + 7 for foundation)
Row 1 (RS): Sk 6 ch (counts as 1 dc and 3 ch), dc in next ch, * sk 2 foundation ch, dc in each of next 5 ch, sk 2 foundation ch, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch; rep from * to end.

Row 2: Sk 6 ch (counts as 1 dc and 3 ch), 5 dc in 1st sp, * ch 2, dc2tog over 1st and 5th of next 5-dc group, ch 2, 5 dc in next sp; rep from * to end, ch 3, dc in 3rd of beg ch-6 of prev row.

Row 3: Sk 6 ch (counts as 1 dc and 3 ch), dc in 1st sp, dc in each of next 5 dc, * (dc, ch 3, dc) in sp made by dc2tog of prev row, dc in each of next 5 dc; rep from * to end, dc in last sp, ch 3, dc in 3rd of beg ch-6 of prev row.

Rep rows 2 and 3 only for Purple pat.

Instructions
Set up row (WS): * Ch 4, tr in 4th ch from hook; rep from * 8 more times – 9 ch-4 sps.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 6 (counts as 1 dc and 3 ch), dc in same ch-4 sp, * 5 dc in next ch-4 sp, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch-4 sp; rep from * to end – 5 sps.

Row 2: Work in Lace pat beg with a pat row 2. Mark 2nd and 4th 5-dc groups.

Row 3: * Work in established Lace pat to marked 5-dc group, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc; rep from * once more, work in established Lace pat to end – 8 sps.

Row 4: Work in established Lace pat. Move each marker to 5-dc group directly above the one currently 13 marked.

Rep rows 3 and 4 only 12 more times, then row 3 only once more – 47 sps.

Edging:
Next 2 rows:
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 8 dc in 1st sp, sk next dc, * dc in each of next 5 dc, sk next dc, 9 dc in next sp; rep from * to end.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in each st across.

Fasten off.

Finishing
Hand wash. Block to measurements and allow to dry. Weave in loose ends.

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