You all fell in love with this Falling Blossoms Shawl, and I have amazing news!
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When I shared it with you, I got so many questions about the yarn that I used to achieve the flow and drape of the shawl. So here’s the full scoop:
The pattern calls for fingering-weight yarn. When I crocheted this shawl, I hadn’t even realized I was using totally different yarn than the pattern called for because, honestly, I don’t pay close attention to the weight of yarn for projects like shawls where you’re not worried about how it’s going to fit.
Sadly, the dark gray yarn that I used for this shawl is no longer available. This particular yarn was chainette cashmere from Colourmart. Colourmart stocks luxury mill-end yarns on cones. Once a certain yarn is gone, it’s gone.
A note: When you purchase cone yarn like what they carry at Colourmart, it is often waxed so that it can run through a machine. You will need to wash the finished garment, and it will often change gauges quite dramatically. In short, it takes some experimentation to work with cone yarn!
However, I’ve had you all on my mind, and I have been on the lookout for a yarn that will give a similar drape to my original Falling Blossoms Shawl. I’m so thrilled to let you know that I found it!
The Details
I was on a trip to LA and ran out of yarn (gasp!) and ended up at Michael’s, where I discovered this yarn that I have been experimenting with. With two strands held together, this yarn achieves a similar gauge and drape to the original Falling Blossoms Shawl that you all know and love.
I haven’t experimented with many bamboo yarns, but I imagine most will give you a similar result. The most important thing is choosing one with enough weight to create that beautiful drape. For this version, I used Silky Soft Yarn by Loops & Threads in “Winter White” and a size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook.
Yarn: Silky Soft Yarn by Loops and Threads (2 strands held together)
Pro tip: In order to avoid the two strands tangling, I center-pull each skein when I start!
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Hi Vanessa! This is perfect timing, I'm making this pattern as two separate gifts this holiday season! Did you follow the dimensions in the pattern or did you freehand the dimensions on your shawl? I want to replicate the size of yours.
Wow - this is so exciting - I’m mid way through my duster coat but may get distracted by this as a mid project alternative!! I’m pretty new to crochet and find all the yarn terminology and stitches quite confusing - especially as UK terms are different to US ones! I have downloaded the pattern but don’t want a delicate scarf as illustrated in yellow on the pattern but would prefer a larger cosy one like your grey or cream one. So to clarify - it’s ok to use a heavier weight wool with a larger hook and just follow the pattern or do i need to increase the number of rows and if so - do you increase the flowers or plain rows? Thanks so much