Valley Yarns ©2008 #205 Crocus Bud Crocheted Shawl Designed by Sharlene Boyce Finished Size: 16”x 85” or desired length Materials: 1 cone Valley Yarns Colrain Lace (50% Merino/50% Tencel, 1400 yds/8 oz cone) (model used 840 yds) Size I crochet hook Gauge: 2.75 sts and 2 rows per inch after blocking Abbreviations: CH: chain SC: single crochet DC: double crochet Directions: Chain 45 loosely. (Note: If you normally chain tightly, consider chaining with a larger hook.) Row 1: 2DC in 3 rd ch from hook, *skip 1 ch, SC in next ch, skip 1 ch , 3DC in next ch ; rep from * to last 2 ch, skip 1 ch, SC in last ch. Turn. Row 2: CH 2 (2ch counts as first dc), 2DC in sc, *skip 1 dc, SC in middle dc, skip 1 dc, 3DC in sc; rep from * to last 2 sts, skip 1 dc, SC in dc. Turn. Repeat Row 2 for about 75” or desired length. Pin to block to desired measurements. Note: Shawl can be made wider by chaining additionally in multiples of 4.