Islamorada Crochet Shawl Pattern by Kristin Omdahl

A half-hexagon top down construction in offset lace with beautiful ruffled edging. Can be worn a number of ways, including halter top, skirt/sarong and shawl. It is top-down construction and can be made with any weight yarn! Sample shown in #1 fingering weight yarn.

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size:

Width 66”
Length 21”
Length along diagonal increase line 24”

Materials:

• 650 yds (594m) #1 fingering weight yarn

• Size G/7 (4.5mm) hook, or size to obtain correct gauge

• Removable stitch markers

• Yarn needle

Sample shown in Be SO Fine Yarn.

Kristin Omdahl Yarns including Be So Fine Yarn are discontinued. Here are some suggested yarn substitutions for your consideration:

Annie’s:

Scheepjes Cotton 8: 100% cotton, #1 fingering weight yarn; 186 yds per 50gm ball, suggested needle size US 1 – 2. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be So Toastyyarns. This yarn retails for $2.49 per ball and comes in 9 colors.

Scheepjes Organic: 100% organic cotton, #1 fingering weight yarn; 186 yds per 50gm ball, suggested needle size US 1 – 2. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be SoToasty yarns. This yarn retails for $3.99 per ball and comes in 16 colors.

Hobbii Yarn:

Soft Bamboo Fine: 70% Bamboo, 23% Cotton, 7% Acrylic, #1 fingering weight yarn; 197 yds (180m) per 50 gm ball; suggested needle size US 2 – 4. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be So Toasty yarns. This yarn retails for $5.99 and comes in 19 colors.

Tencel Bamboo Fine: 40% Tencel, 60% Bamboo, #1 fingering weight yarn; 210 yds (230m) per 50 gm ball; suggested needle size US 1 – 3. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be So Toasty yarns. This yarn retails for $6.49 per ball and comes in 24 colors.

Jimmy Beans Wools:

Scheepjes Whirl Yarn: #1 fingering weight 60% cotton / 40% acrylic, self striping, ombre yarn; 1094 yds per 225gm ball that changes color only once per ball; it comes in 51 gradient color ways, suggested needle size is US 4 (3.25mm). It is labeled a #1 fingering weight yarn. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine or Be So Toasty yarn. One ball would be plenty to make any of my knit or crochet Be So Fine yarn shawl patterns. Each gradient cake retails for $29.99.

Knit Picks:

Comfy Fingering: #1 fingering weight 75% Pima Cotton / 25% acrylic; 250 yds per 50gm skein; Suggested needle size US 1 – 3. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine and Be So Toasty yarn. It comes in 19 colors and retails for $3.99 per skein.

Lion Brand:

Pearl 5/2 Cotton Yarn: #1 fingering weight 100% cotton yarn; 2100 yds per 1lb cone. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be So Toasty Yarns. It comes in 47 colors and retails for $24.15 per 1lb cone.

Mary Maxim:

Red Heart It’s A Wrap: #1 fingering weight 50% cotton / 50% acrylic, self striping yarn; 1100 yds per 7oz cake; suggested needle size US US2. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would bel comparable to Be So Fine and Be So Toasty yarns. It comes in 5 colors and retails for $10.99 per cake.

Yarn substitution article HERE