Sara Kay Hartmann - Poetic Crochet
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Crocheted shawls inspired by classic poetry!
Just as poetry laces together the simplest of words into dramatic lyrical pieces, Poetic Crochet uses basic stitches to create a romantic, breathtaking collection of shawls and wraps.
When creating this classic, wearable collection of shawls, wraps, and stoles, youll explore a variety of shawl shapes, construction techniques, borders, and edgings. Author Sara Kay Hartman shares her tips for selecting the fibers that work best in shawl making, how to achieve a beautiful drape, how to play with gauge when crocheting shawls, and more.
The patterns in Poetic Crochet wont require any special technique knowledge, but rather they have been designed to highlight the simple sophistication achievable with the most basic of stitches. Crocheters with any experience level, beginner to advanced, will find something rewardingand poeticin this inspired collection of 20 projects.
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A thing of beauty is a joy forever...
John Keats, Endymion
This book was born out of my love for the beauty of crochet, the freedom of its construction, and the lasting loveliness of each crocheted piece that brings so much joy. Each shawl and wrap in this collection has been designed with you, the crocheter, in mind. My goal is to offer you an enjoyable stitching experience that helps you create a thing of beauty.
When I first began crocheting, I admired lace shawls and textured wraps, but I hesitated to try making one because I was convinced they were beyond my skills. I didnt realize that the same stitches used to make a pot holder or afghan can also make beautiful shawls. Each project in this book uses conventional crochet stitches and techniques that will suit an adventurous beginner, while keeping more advanced crocheters entertained. Along the way, Ill share a few secrets that take plain crochet to the next level by using fine-weight yarns on larger hooks and working with finishing techniques that bring even more beauty out of an ordinary stitch.
These shawls are wonderful gifts for the special women in your life. Perfect for a bride, for a birthday girl, or for no reason at all, a friendship shawl will wrap the wearer in your crocheted hug. There is no worry over size or fit, and shawls make it easy to choose a luxury yarn that can be stretched (literally!) to create a beautiful gift of handmade love.
I find the act of crocheting poetic because it is beautiful, creative, and soulful. Despite our technology-driven world, we do not have crochet machines (other than our fingers). Therefore, we must take time to form one stitch after another in work that is beautiful and meaningful.
I hope you enjoy this voyage into the world of crocheted shawls and pick up some new ideas that make your crochet experience even more enjoyable and perhaps even a little poetic. Lets crochet!
Sara Kay Hartmann
Endymion is a glamorous wrap, perfect for a special occasion. The shawl body is worked from the center out from the foundation chain before adding fluted edges to each short side. The metallic yarn reminds me of spun gold, and the picot lace edging gives this shawl the timeless quality of an heirloom. Substituting a wool yarn will create a different look, perfect for everyday wear.
About 66" (168 cm) long 20" (51 cm) wide.
Worsted weight (#4 Medium).
Shown here: Berroco Captiva Metallic (45% cotton, 23% polyester, 19% acrylic, 12% rayon, 1% viscose; 98 yd [90 m]/1.75 oz [50 g]): #7540 Mascarpone, 10 skeins.
Size J/10 (6.0 mm) for shawl body and shawl edges; Size H/8 (5.0 mm) for edging.
Tapestry needle.
With larger hook, one pattern rep in Shawl Body pattern = 312" (9 cm); 5 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Shawl Body pattern.
Endymion responds well to steam-blocking, and the stitch pattern will relax and open even more with some spritzing from a water bottle and steam. Make sure to test your steaming method on a swatch first. Because this yarn contains synthetic fiber, the fabric may be permanently set with steam.
Double crochet 2 together (dc2tog): P.130
Double crochet 3 together (dc3tog): P.130
Double crochet 7 together (dc7tog): [Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] 7 times, yo, draw through 8 lps on hook.
V-stitch (V-st): (Tr, ch tr) in same st.
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook.
Refer to the Shawl Body diagram at top right for assistance.
Ch 181.
Foundation Row: (RS) Starting in 4th ch from hook, work dc2tog over next 2 ch (counts as dc3tog here and throughout), *(tr, ch 1) in each of next 2 ch, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1) in next ch, tr in next ch, ch 1, tr in next ch**, dc7tog over next 7 ch, (tr, ch 1) in each of next 2 ch; rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc3tog over last 3 ch, turn14 dc7tog.
Row 1: Ch 3, dc bet first 2 sts (counts as dc2tog), *[dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp] 5 times, dc in next dc**, dc2tog in sps before and after dc7tog of previous row; rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc2tog in sp bet dc and dc2tog of previous row and top of tch, turn181 sts.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc3tog over next 3 dc, *(tr, ch 1) in each of next 2 dc, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1) in next dc, tr in next dc, ch 1, tr in next dc**, dc7tog over next 7 sts; rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc3tog over next 3 dc, dc in top of tch, turn14 dc7tog.
Rows 310: Rep Rows 1 and 2 four times.
Row 11: Rep Row 1 once. Fasten off.
Foundation Row: (RS) With RS facing, working across opposite side of foundation ch, join yarn in first ch, ch 3, work dc2tog over next 2 ch, *(tr, ch 1) in each of next 2 ch, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1) in next ch, tr in next ch, ch 1, tr in next ch**, dc7tog over next 7 ch, (tr, ch 1) in each of next 2 ch; rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc3tog over last 3 ch, turn14 dc7tog.
Rows 111: Rep Rows 111 of First Half. Do not fasten off.
Refer to the for assistance.
Foundation Row: Ch 3, working across short edge of shawl, work 2 dc in each row-end dc across to foundation ch, dc in end of foundation ch, 2 dc in each row-end dc across to last row of First Half, dc in corner st51 dc.
Row 1: Ch 3, dc7tog over next 7 dc, [ch 2, sk next dc, tr in next dc] 8 times to center dc, ch 2, sk next dc, V-st in next dc, [ch 2, sk next dc, tr in next dc] 8 times, sk next dc, dc7tog over next 7 sts, dc in top of tch, turn19 ch-2 sps.
Row 2: Ch 3, *2 dc in next 2-ch sp, dc in next tr; rep from * across to center V-st, 3 dc in center ch-2 sp, **dc in next tr, 2 dc in next 2 ch-sps; rep from ** across to dc7tog, sk next st, dc in top of tch, turn59 dc.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc7tog over next 7 sts, [ch 2, sk next dc, tr in next dc] 10 times to center dc, ch 2, sk next dc, V-st in next dc, [ch 2, sk next dc, tr in next dc] 10 times, sk next dc, dc7tog over next 7 sts, dc in top of tch, turn23 ch-2 sps.
Row 4: Rep Row 271 dc.
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