The Jemima Lace Shawl is the perfect introduction to Tunisian crochet lace—effortlessly elegant, beginner-friendly, and endlessly wearable. Worked on the bias in a classic rectangular shape, this shawl uses simple stitches to create an airy, flowing fabric that drapes beautifully.
Alternating stripes in two colors add a subtle modern twist, while the open lacework keeps it light enough for warmer days or layering year-round. All you need is two 100g skeins of fingering weight yarn in your favorite color combo to bring this beauty to life.
Free pattern by Miroslava Mihalkova from Exquisite Crochet UK
Whether you’re new to Tunisian crochet or simply craving a relaxing project with a big style payoff, the Jemima Lace Shawl is the ideal mix of simplicity and charm.
Wrap yourself in something special—you deserve it.
The Jemima Lace Shawl is medium size beginner-friendly bias rectangular Tunisian crochet lace shawl with alternating stripes in two colours. To make the bias crochet shawl, you will need two 100 g skeins of fingering weight yarn.
Natural animal fibers such as wool are best suited for this project as blocking is essential for this project to open up the lace and hold shape.
The shawl size is easily customisable by adding extra repeats of basic colour sequence.
Skills required
Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Tunisian knit stitch (tks), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian full stitch (tfs, used as an increase stitch), shaping using increase stitches, weaving in ends, blocking.
Miroslava Mihalkova from Exquisite Crochet UK
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
18 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) over stitch pattern
The gauge is not essential for this bias crochet lace shawl, but it will impact the amount of yarn used.
Size
The final bias crochet lace shawl measurements (blocked):
160 cm x 36.5 cm (approx. 63” x 14”)
Materials
Hobbii Unicorn Solid (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Polyamide | fingering weight | 100 g (3.5 oz) = 400 m (437 yds)),
- (#01) 1 hank Cream (A)
Hobbii Unicorn (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Polyamide | fingering weight | 100 g (3.5 oz) = 400 m (437 yds)),
(#02) 1 hank Giving (B)
Supplies
Crochet Hook 4.5mm, US Size 7
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
