The Southern Diamonds Shawl CAL/Week 2

May 14, 2016 by Kathy Lashley Leave a Comment

It’s finally time to start crocheting the Southern Diamonds Shawl! Last week we discussed the supplies you would need to get started, so I’m hoping you are ready to get “hooking”!

Please Favorite or Queue in Ravelry!

Annie’s has the best price right now for the yarn at $4.99/skein!

Plus, once you get to their site, be sure to check out their code for 50% off shipping costs!

But you can also find the yarn at JoAnn, Michael’s and Amazon too!

Pattern Instructions

Supplies:

Premier Cotton Fair Yarn, 3.5 oz/317 yards, 52% cotton, 48% Acrylic, Colorway is Blue Iris (3 Skeins)
Hook Size: G/4.0 mm
Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends.

Abbreviations:
beg – beginning
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
rem – remaining
sc – single crochet
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)

Special Stitches:
V Stitch (V-st): (dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st or sp
Shell: (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st or sp

Gauge: 6 V-sts and 8 rows = 4”

Finished Measurements: 41” x 24”

Notes:
Ch 3 counts as the first dc unless otherwise stated.

Ch 4, join to first ch by sl st to form a ring.

Row 1: Ch 3 (See Pattern Notes), 4 dc in ring, ch 2, 5 dc in ring, turn. (10 dc, ch 2)

Row 2: Ch 3, V-st (See Special Stitches) in first st, skip next st, V-st in next st, skip next st, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp (forms center), dc in next st, skip next st, V-st in next st, skip next st, V-st and dc in top of ch 3, turn. (4 V-sts, 8 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, 3 dc in first st, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, skip next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, skip next st, 3 dc in next st, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, 4 dc in top of ch 3, turn. (30 dc)

Row 4: Ch 3, V-st in first st, skip next st, V-st in nxt st, (skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st) 3 times, dc in last 2 sts before center, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts, skip next st, V-st in next st, (skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st) 3 times, skip next st, V-st and dc in top of ch 3, turn. (10 V-sts, 10 dc)

Row 5: Ch 3, 3 dc in first st, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, skip next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, skip next st, 3 dc in next st, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, skip next st, 4 dc in top of ch 3, turn. (50 dc)

Row 6: Ch 3, V-st in first st, skip next st, V-st in next st, (skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st) 7 times, skip next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, skip next st, V-st in next st, (skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st) 7 times, skip next st, V-st and dc in top of ch 3, turn. (18 V-sts, 6 dc)

Row 7: Ch 3, 3 dc in first st, dc in each st and ch-1 sp across until center, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in each st and ch-1 sp across until last st, 4 dc in top of ch 3, turn. (70 dc)

Row 8: Ch 3, dc in first st, skip next st, Shell (See Special Stitches) in next st, skip next 3 sts, shell in next st, (skip next 4 sts, shell in next st) 5 times, skip next 2 sts, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, skip next 2 sts, shell in next st, (skip next 4 sts, shell in next st) 5 times, skip next 3 sts, shell in next st, skip next st, 2 dc in top of ch 3, turn. (14 shells, 10 dc)

Row 9: Ch 3, 3 dc in first st, dc in next st, skip next st and ch-1 sp, 5 dc in next st, [skip next (ch-1 sp, 2 sts, ch-1 sp), 5 dc in next st] 6 times, skip next ch-1 sp and st, dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in next 3 sts, skip next st and ch-1 sp, 5 dc in next st, [skip next (ch-1 sp, 2 sts, ch-1 sp), 5 dc in next st] 6 times, skip next ch-1 sp and st, dc in next st, 4 dc in top of ch 3, turn. (90 dc)

Row 10: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, skip next st, shell in next st (skip next 4 sts, shell in next st) 8 times, skip next 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, skip next 2 sts, shell in next st, (skip next 4 sts, shell in next st) 8 times, skip next st, 3 dc in top of ch 3, turn. (18 shells, 10 dc)

Row 11: Ch 3, 3 dc in first st, dc in each st and ch-1 sp across until center, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in each st and ch-1 sp across until last st, 4 dc in top of ch 3, turn. (110 dc)

I’m excited to announce a Dutch Translation is now provided for Rows 1-11 of the Shawl by Marsja! Southern Diamonds Shawl Rows 1-11 Dutch Translation

Check back on the Southern Diamond Shawl CAL

Main Page next Saturday for Week 3 of the

Southern Diamonds Crochet-Along!

If you have any questions, please let me know. You can send me an email but clicking on the contact button in the menu at the top of the page!

~Kathy

Red Heart’s Gift to Me!

June 2, 2015 by Kathy Lashley 2 Comments

There is nothing like coming in the house from a long day at work to see a box sitting in “my spot” on the sofa. It just brings a smile to my face especially when it’s from Red Heart! I quickly opened it up to see the wonderful goodies. There were two skeins of yarn (which I’ve never used before), a nifty bag with all kinds of pockets and a cute little device to keep track of my row count. It will even go around my finger if I want it too! I will definitely use it but think many others could too. I see pictures posted in groups often with the question, “Can you tell me how many rows I have?”

Did you see the announcement a few weeks ago about the Christmas Present Crochet-A-Long coming up in July! I’ll definitely be giving more details later this month, but I feel these two skeins of yarn would be perfect for the CAL because they use a large hook! I’m thinking one skein cowls/scarves….what do you think?

Have any of you ever used this yarn? What did you think about it? I love to hear from you so let me know your thoughts! Be on the look out for upcoming announcements about the Christmas Present Crochet-A-Long! You won’t get behind this year!

Kathy

My Very First Crochet-A-Long

January 25, 2014 by Kathy Lashley 1 Comment

It’s my very first CAL (crochet-a-long), and I’m so excited. When I saw that Elena (Beatrice Ryan Designs) posted about hosting a CAL, I thought it would be a great idea. Her choice is an afghan and other than the first week’s details, I have no idea what it’s going to look like in the end. Personally, that’s one of my favorite parts of the CAL. I’ve seen Elena’s work and trust this blanket will be gorgeous.

I must confess that one of the main reasons for joining the CAL is that I need a blanket done by April. My daughter-in-law will be having Ella in April and of course, I must give her something handmade from her nana. I have a tendency to slightly procrastinate (ok, well maybe more than slightly), and this CAL will be perfect for keeping me on task.

We received the first set of instructions from Elena this past Saturday. The pattern was for 8 granny squares using any number of colors or themes. I chose to use only 2 colors (turquoise and white) of the Red Heart Soft yarn. It seems to be my yarn of choice lately, and I’m loving the blanket so far!

I’ll be heading over to Elena’s page this evening for the instructions for this week and hopefully make some progress. I’m sure it’s not too late join if you’d like! Just head over to Beatrice Ryan Designs and look for the CAL tab at the top of the page! Every Friday evening we will post our progress on her Facebook page for everyone to see. Yesterday was tons of fun and there was creativity everywhere! I’ll be posting my progress again next week so stay tuned!