Shawl Pattern

[lgagnier]

hello everyone.

I am new to the forum and really appreciate this opportunity to get help with my corcheting.

I am desperately seeking a simple shawl pattern. I have looked extensively on the Internet, especially in all the unsual places (Lionbrand, Bernat, Crochet Pattern Central). Ones I like, I can't seem to do, and it is frustrating. I think I can manage several types of stitches - I've corcheted afgahns for one year - the swatches for the shawl patterns just aren't turning out.

I like the shell stitch shawls and am hoping for something somewhat light for spring and summer. I am using organic cotton from my local and beloved yarn store.

I'd love links to any patterns you might have that are tried and true.

Thanks for your help.

Cheers,

Leigh

[Adii]

try cdc - they have many beautiful patterns

[Mermaiden]

Since you already checked the good spots, here's a suggestion on one I made and really had fun with. It was easy, and fast, once I got going.

http://members.aol.com/SAG55/sshawl.html

[lgagnier]

Thank you Debbi. I have looked at this one. I will look again more closely and try again. Perhaps I am giving up too easily.

L

[lgagnier]

Thanks Mermaiden.

I have looked at this too. And this pattern turned out nice for you?

L

[lgagnier]

try cdc - they have many beautiful patterns

Hi Adii - what is the cdc? I tried a google search and got the Center for Disease Control.

Thanks,

L

[lgagnier]

Thanks Debbi.

L

[flybabytina]

This one is my favorite http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7691 It works up fast (I usually use a big hook) and it is very pretty and simple.

Tina

[lgagnier]

Thank you Flybabytina. That is nice. I'll look at that.

L

[Mermaiden]

Thanks Mermaiden.

I have looked at this too. And this pattern turned out nice for you?

L

I like anyway :hook

http://mermaiden.net/Gallery/Crochet/MyShawlFront__thumb.jpg (http://mermaiden.net/Gallery/Crochet/MyShawlFront.jpg) http://mermaiden.net/Gallery/Crochet/MyShawlBack__thumb.jpg (http://mermaiden.net/Gallery/Crochet/MyShawlBack.jpg)

clicky

http://mermaiden.net/Gallery/Crochet/Shawl%20Finished%20and%20Edged__thumb.jpg (http://mermaiden.net/Gallery/Crochet/Shawl%20Finished%20and%20Edged.jpg)

Or perhaps Chrome Kitty style,
http://huggems.netfirms.com/kerchief2.html
triples on the first & last sts of the rows instead of dcs to make the front "tails" longer so there's more to wrap around...

and that's how this one turned out for me
http://mermaiden.net/Gallery/Crochet/SP%20Autumn%20Shawl__thumb.jpg (http://mermaiden.net/Gallery/Crochet/SP%20Autumn%20Shawl.jpg)

It was also simple to make, and a bit less open than the first