Lacy Shawl Crochet Tutorial – Try It in Cotton or Wool!

This week, I’m excited to share a beautiful lacy shawl pattern with you! While the tutorial is new, the design itself is not completely new—some of you might recognize it from a shawl I made back in 2020.

That original version was worked using one cake of YarnArt Flowers, a soft gradient yarn that’s 55% cotton and 45% acrylic. It comes in a wide variety of stunning colorways, and the one I used was color number 260. 

Each cake is 250g (or approximately 1,094 yards)—plenty for a full-sized shawl. You can still find this yarn on Amazon, and it's a great choice if you're looking for a light and airy summer wrap.

For this new tutorial, I wanted to try something different. I used a blend of acrylic and wool: Alize Angora Gold, which is 80% acrylic and 20% wool. 

I was curious to see how the same lace pattern would look and feel in a completely different yarn, and I’m really happy with the result! Honestly, I can’t even decide which one I like better—the light, summery cotton version or the warm, cozy wool blend.

Just to be clear, the pattern is exactly the same in both shawls, and it's available for purchase in my Etsy and Ravelry shops.

And if you'd like to try before you buy, you can watch the full step-by-step tutorial for free on my YouTube channel!

I want to say a huge thank you to all of you who have purchased this pattern—your support means the world to me. And a special shoutout to everyone who’s taken the time to leave a review and share a photo of their finished project!

The finished measurements of the blue version (made with Alize Angora Gold) are approximately 68 inches wide by 30 inches long. I used about 155 grams of yarn, which is just over one and a half skeins (each skein is 100g).

The 20% wool content does mean the yarn might feel a little scratchy or itchy for those sensitive to wool. However, I’ve found that washing and blocking makes a big difference. 

Keep in mind that even though this shawl has an open, lacy design, the wool content makes it quite warm—perfect for cooler days. 

If you’re looking for a truly lightweight version ideal for summer, I recommend going with YarnArt Flowers or another cotton blend.

That’s all for today’s post! I hope you enjoy the new tutorial and find inspiration in trying this pattern with different yarns. Whether you go for light and breezy or soft and cozy, I think you’ll love the result.

Happy crocheting!