Ombre Shawl using Caron Cakes by Yarnspirations

I love Ombre shawls, using the Caron Cakes by Yarnspirations I was able to design this beautiful shawl.  I wanted to take full advantage of the ombre effect created when using the new Caron Cakes by Yarnpspirations.  This design allowed me to make a shawl that would show off this beautiful effect.   I want to thank Yarnspirations for sponsoring this post.  This design and ideas are my own.  This shawl will make a great gift or make it for yourself.  Caron Cakes are exclusive to and available at Michaels stores.

Ombre Shawl using Caron Cakes by YarnspirationsSupplies needed to create your Ombre Shawl

Supplies needed for  your Ombre shawl

2 Caron Cakes by Yarnspirations (colorwave of your choice)

Yarn needle

Scissors

H- Crochet Hook  5mm

Square (I used a CD case) to measure your yarn for tassles

Here is a back view of the shawl.  Can you see the beautiful ombre effect not only on the body of the shawl but also on the tassles?  Keep reading to learn to crochet this beautiful shawl.

Here you can see the ombre effect of the tassels

Instructions for your Ombre Shawl: 

Gauge:  4dc = 1 inch

Note: This is a granny style stitch. You will be creating a triangle shape shawl. You will be working sets of 3dc into the ch-2 spaces. In the center point of your triangle you will work; 3dc, ch 3, 3dc all into the ch-3 space of the center.  

To begin: Chain 4, into 1st chain [2dc, ch 3, 3dc]

Row 2: chain 3 (counts as dc here and thru out pattern), turn work, 2dc into same stitch (1st dc of previous row), ch 2, [3dc, ch 3, 3dc] into next ch-3 space, ch 2, 3dc into last dc of previous row

Row 3 – 27 : ch 3, turn work, 2dc into same stitch, IMPORTANT: You will be working sets of 3dc into each ch-2 space followed by 2 chains. In the center point of your triangle you will work; [3dc, ch 3, 3dc]  followed by 2 chains.  The last 3dc set is worked into the last dc of  the previous row.  This will create a granny style stitch.

Please note:  On some rows, the last dc will be the 3 chains you worked to go up a row.  In that case, you will work your last dc set into the third chain of the previous row.  (the ch 3 counts as a dc).   In each row you will be adding more 3dc sets which are followed by 2 chains.  This will grow your triangle shawl shape.

Continue pattern repeat until you have your desired size. I worked 27 rows and then added my final finish edge row. If you want your shawl to be longer keep working until you have the desired size. I like to measure from the top center to the point of the piece. When worn it should go just below your waist. (It can be longer to suit your tastes.  However, you will need to adjust the repeats of the  last row to accommodate extra rows.  The 5 sets of [3dc, ch 3, 3dc] will still be worked in the center.)  See photo below for close up of beginning of shawl.

Close up photo of granny shawl

Row 28: Chain 3, turn work, 2dc into same st, ch 2, *in next ch-2 space {3dc, ch 3, 3dc], ch 2, in next ch-2 space 3dc, ch 2*, rep from * to * 12 times, in next 4 ch-2 spaces you will work [3dc, ch 3, 3dc], ch 2, 3dc into next ch-2 sp, **in next ch-2 space [3dc, ch 3, 3dc], ch 2, in next ch-2 space 3dc, ch 2**, rep from ** to ** 13 times, work last 3dc into the last dc of previous row.

Triangle Point of  Shawl:

close up view of top of triangle point of shawl

You will now begin adding your tassels into the ch-2 spaces along your shawl edge.

Adding Tassels (Optional)

Find a sturdy piece of card or other household object approximately the height of what your desired hassle length. I used an old CD cover case. It was study and a good height. See photo:

Measuring yarn for tassels

Wrap your yarn at least 3 times around the CD (Or cardboard) and cut along the bottom edge. Now grab your yarn from the center. You will now begin adding your tassels into the ch-2 spaces along your shawl edge.  You can use a larger hook to pull thru the center section of your yarn thru the ch-2 opening.  It doesn’t matter which side you pull your yarn thru just be sure you do it the same for the entire edge of the shawl.

I began working from the outer edges in.  First, add tassels on one edge and then the other. Adding the tassels in this order will ensure that you continue the ombre effect on your tassels. This will give a neater appearance as well. As you use up the yarn the ombre effect continues.   Since the body of the shawl has the ombre effect it is best to continue the effect on the tassels as well. See photo below:

Adding tassels to shawl

In this photo of the shawl you can see the ombre effect taking place with the tassles.  It began light at the edges and grows darker as we reach the center point:

Here you can see the ombre effect of the tassels

Now trim your tassles so that they are all approximately the same length.  Next sew in any tails.  Your shawl is now ready to be enjoyed!   If you enjoyed this  post be sure to let me know if the comments below.  This shawl makes a great gift.