Crochet shawl

Sizes: One size 36-40 Materials: Katia, AZTECA FINE LUX. Blend: 52% wool, 45% acrylic, 3% polyester.

100 g = 270 m.

5 balls col. 406 Crochet hook: Size 3.5 mm Gauge: The measurements are taken after pressing the sample swatch Using the size 3.5 mm hook in pattern st: 13 sts & 6.5 rows = 10x10 cm. Pattern st (see charts A & B)

Chain 308 sts. Work in pattern st following chart A.

Note: decrease whilst working to make the form: decrease 2 sts at each end and 4 sts at the centre,

except on the first row where only

2 sts are decreased at the centre.

Armholes: At a distance of 30 cm measuring from the start, after finishing the 20th row there will be a total of 162 sts. Work in the following manner to shape the armholes: work 30 sts, do not work the following 26 sts (= armhole), work 50 sts, do not work the following 26 sts (= armhole), work 30 sts. On the following row work the 26 sts that were left unworked on the previous row in chain st and continue working the other sts as corresponds.

Neckline: At a distance of 24 cm (= 15 rows), measuring from the start of the armhole shaping, there will be a total of 42 sts. Cut the yarn and fasten off. Sleeves Work in circular around the armholes in the following manner: Work 52 treble crochet around one armhole then continue working in pattern st following chart B. When sleeve measures 46 cm, measuring from the start, cut the yarn and fasten off. Work the other armhole in the same manner. Design: Katia