Delicate, dreamy, and delightfully easy to make, the Nora Lace Shawl is the perfect introduction to Tunisian crochet lace. This beginner-friendly triangular shawl features soft, airy stitches and eye-catching stripes in two colors, giving it a modern and elegant flair.
Free pattern by Miroslava Mihalkova from Exquisite Crochet UK
The Nora Lace Shawl is medium size beginner-friendly triangular Tunisian crochet lace shawl with alternating stripes in two colors.
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 purl stitch (tps), Increase under front horizontal bar (inc A), Tunisian stitch pattern bind-off, weaving in ends, blocking.
Miroslava Mihalkova from Exquisite Crochet UK
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Unblocked Gauge:
16 sts x 14 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) over stitch pattern
Blocked Gauge:
14 sts x 12 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) over stitch pattern
Size
The final stripy lace crochet shawl measurements (blocked):
Wingspan 117 cm x 63.5 cm (approx. 46” x 25”)
Materials
Malabrigo Lace (100% Baby Merino Wool | lace weight | 50 g (1.76 oz) = 430 m (470 yds))
(#028) Blue Surf 1 skein (B) [approximately 20 g]
(#683) Cian 2 skeins (A) [approximately 75 g]
Supplies
Tunisian crochet hook size 6.0 mm (US size J/10) with cable (at least 40 cm (15.75″)) or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
