Shawl Challenge begins March 15th
Shawl Challenge
The next crochet challenge begins March 15th, 2015 as we complete a shawl together. This shawl will definitely challenge you.
You will need the following to complete this challenge:
- Size H or 5 mm Crochet Hook
- 4 Skeins of Patons Glam Stripes 239 m / 261 yards per ball or Equivalent Yarn
If you don’t want to use Patons Glam Stripes, let me give you some other yarn brand ideas and the quantities you will need. You need a total of 1044 yards of yarn using a size H or 5 mm crochet hook. This pattern will work better as a solid colour and/or slowly transitioning colours of yarn. Colour changing is up to you to do as your own free creative choice. You are welcome to substitute your yarn with anything you have in stock as well.
- Bernat Super Value – 3 Skeins
- Caron One Pound – 2 Skeins
- Caron Simply Soft – 4 Skeins
- Patons Denim-y – 8 Skeins
- Bernat Satin – 6 Skeins
- Caron Simply Soft Light – 4 Skeins
- Caron United – 5 Skeins
- Bernat Sheep(ish) Stripes – 8 Skeins
You will be given a written pattern, pattern diagram and video tutorial to follow to complete this challenge.
Like any of our challenges, anyone can participate. Stay tuned for March 15th, 2015 as we launch this challenge. Pattern, guidelines and more will be released at that time.
Your PDf /Print button dies nit appear to be working…..:-(
I found this problem too. I googled ‘yes,yes shawl, and found it, no problem…
I am happy to see that all the Challenges are being archived so that we can always refer back to them for future reference.
What weight of yarn is it? Double knit, four ply? Aran weight? If we don’t live in the US or Canada these yarns are not always available!
I know I saw a yarn conversion chart somewhere. Maybe even on the Crochet Crowd.
Try googling it. I just don’t remember where…
Thank you for every single thing that you & your team do! You are special kind of person that’s rare & the world needs more like you. You’ve proven that just one individual can change the world & make it a better place! Along the way you invited a handful of others to help you accomplish your goals & now the world is giving back to you…. you deserve good things & you should always be proud of yourself. Cheers! …oh yah, I’m so doing the shawl & learning diagrams. Thanks again! Debbie Joslin, Cherokee Nation, Okla
Hear Hear!!
Maybe I can do this – the afghan was more than I could fit in my schedule.
Super excited for another challenge! I am absolutely loving the Mystery CAL
I live in a city south of Mexico, and I want to do the challenge!! but I can`t find those brands you mentioned!!
I live far to the south of Mexico, and when I can’t get yarn, I like to use cotton string. It is natural, has a nice drape, and can be dyed any color I choose. It also comes in varying thicknesses. For this, I”d recommend on the thinner side. Whatever you choose, do a gauge swatch, and adjust your hook to the yarn you’ve chosen.
Good luck! And have fun!
I can’t wait! I LOVE shawl’s
Great info! Is this a long color changing yarn? I’m a full time Fiber Artist, and I’m thinking of using one of my own creations. Also, would you be able to give info for using a lighter weight yarn, such as a fingering/sock yarn?
You’re the BEST, Mikey! THANK YOU!
If I may suggest, choose your fiber, do a gauge swatch and adjust your hook accordingly. I don’t have access to all these wonderful yarns, so I use what I have, and have made some lovely creations
Maybe possibly, this will motivate me to finally finish the shawl I started on the cruise!
your great and funny
how many for red heart super saver its about the only yarn I use anymore lol
Hi Mikey and crowd, I’m in the uk. What would the equivalent wool be for this please? Thanks in advance, I’m really looking forward to joining you on this one
Can I use Vickie Howell for Caron Sheep(ish) for the shawl challenge?
Thanks for the alternative yarn suggestions. I wonder how many skeins of knit picks chroma this would take. ..
Hi Mikey, I just located your group. It is a wonderful place(site), I have multiple sclerosis for about 7 to 8 years with diagnosis, and a lot of my contacts with other crocheters is on-line. I am doing the mystery afghan, and enjoying it very much. And it has helped with my M.S. keeping my fingers nimble, and my mind sharp. I enjoy your videos, and support that you give durning them. I’m looking forward to this challenge as well. Keep smiling and laughing it helps me not take things so hard.
You are an inspiration Rosemarie!
Rosemarie, you are an inspiration to us all!
im looking for red heart bargins I use this yarn cuase it cheaper florida usa
I have always wanted to make myself a shawl. I am going to try this!! Try Mikey!
Is this a weekly clue?
No, Robin,the whole pattern is there
Sounds like fun. The pdf won’t download though.
I had the same issue. I just googled “yes, yes shawl” and got the PDF from Yarnspirations, I think it was
are we suppose to use only one color of yarn for this?
Mikey believes in complete creative freedom! You may use any type of fiber, any color(s) you choose, and any hook size you like.
All he asks is that all the stitches are there, in the pattern given.
Good Luck!
Where do i join/sign up for this? ?
Jennifer, you don’t need to sign up. Just make your challenge entry and enter it by the close date.
Good luck!
I really enjoy watching your challenge videos. I am catching up on the afghan challenge it is really cool I am so excited. I am a visual person so I do prefer videos but since I started watching you I have learned to read a pattern and diagram not perfect but can understand. Thank you so much for all the time you put in to helping us. I am going to make it to one of the cruises that is my goal.
How many skeins of Red Heart Super Saver yarn would I need to use for this challenge?
This sounds exciting! I can’t wait to start. Plus keeping up with a cocoon I’m making with no pattern and the Cal/Kal afghan. Never made a shawl before and have wanted to for a long time
It does sound exciting, but I will probably still be working on week 4 on the Mystery challenge
I have my yarn selections ready right out of my stash ! Using two colors !
Is this a typo or are you really going to release this challenge on a Sunday and not a Monday? Just curious…I am still waiting on my yarn order to arrive and am anxiously waiting to see if it arrives in time or if I will have to start with my stash or with the recommended yarn that I ordered just for this product. Really appreciate your videos and all that you do. Thank you so much.
Will be today. It’s not a typo. I work 7 days per week and each day is pretty much the same for me.
Yay so excited!
Thank goodness! I thought I had missed something
Thank you for all you do for us!! I am having so much fun with this group. You and Dan have made me laugh a great deal!! I love your trolley video, I have shared it with all my family and friends. Thank you again. I can’t wait to get started on the shawl and to also continue with the Mystery Afghan.
Yeah even though my yarn did not arrive in time
so when will the Mystery Shawl be released??
Have you released the Instructions yet? I seem to be not able to click the PDF button
Mikey–Love you dearly but –you really gotta learn to take a day off!!!! Don’t want you to burn out!