Guess what! I had so much fun in our last two crochet a longs that I decided to host another. This time will we be making one of the existing patterns on the blog, the Desert Sunset Shawl. This is a beautiful mixed stitch shawl that only uses one cake of Lion Brands Mandala yarn.
Below you will find all the dates and materials needed for this Crochet A Long. I have also included a variety of alternative yarn options for this shawl.
For this Crochet A Long, I will be using Lion brand’s Cupcake in the colorway Street Lights. You can find the Desert Sunset Shawl Pattern on the blog, but to make this intermediate pattern a little more beginner-friendly I will be adding video tutorials to provide a better visual aid.
Yarn Substitutions
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In order to give you as much color choices as possible for this shawl, I thought I would list some alternative yarn cakes that would work for this pattern. Yarns that can be used for this pattern include Lion Brand Mandala, Lion Brand Mandala Baby, Lion Brand Mandala Sparkle, Lion Brand Cupcake , or Lion Brand Wool-Ease Cakes.
Materials for the Desert Sunset Shawl Crochet A Long
570 yards of size 3 yarn or Lion Brand Mandala
Crochet Hook, Size H, 5.0mm
Yarn Needle
Scissors
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You can use the crochet pattern below or Purchase the Printable PDF on Ravelry.
Stitches and Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Slst – Slip Stitch
Sc – Single Crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Cluster -Double Crochet Cluster (See Special Stitch)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Sk St – Skip stitch
Sk2st- Skip two stitches
Dimensions:
This shaw measures 52 inches in width and 29.5 inches from the center top to the center point.
Gauge:
7 Dc = 2 inches
4 Dc rows = 2 inches
Before the Crochet A Long Starts
Before the first part of the Crochet A Long is released, I recommend getting your materials together and checking your gauge. Then you will be already to start crocheting when the first video is released.
You may also consider joining theOur Crochet Journey Facebook Group to share you progress with the Winding Road Crochet Community.
Desert Sunset Shawl Crochet A Long Schedule
May 1st – Week 1: Rows 1-21 Part 1 Part 2
May 8th – Week 2: Rows 22-33 Part 3
Left Handed: Part 3
May 15th – Week 3: Rows 33- 43 Part 4
Left Handed: Part 4
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Looking forward to this CAL.
I’ve never done a CAL, but I really want to join you for this one! Going to get my yarn today!
That is wonderful. I had never done a CAL until I started hosting them with my own patterns. I think they are a lot of fun. You get to see the pattern worked up in so many different colors and you have a whole community to help you if you get stuck.
I love everything about crochet doesn’t matter if summer or other season! Everyday is same as before to me! I just want yarn to keep making items for charity! thanks for chance!!!
Ready when you are! 🙂
I’m ready!
Ready!
I like to do projects with light yarn or cotton. Granny squares, home decor(pillows, baskets), dish clothes, and light weight scarves or shawls.
I love your patterns.
Looking forward to this 😍
I need to do this one. I would like to make a shawl, and yours looks so pretty!
Like the look of this lovely shawl and I haven’t done one yet so I bought a cake and hoping I get to join you!!
That will be wonderful! I look forward to seeing your project!
I have been looking for the May C2C patch. Has it been posted and i missed it or is it still forthcoming?
No it is not posted yet. I will work on it this weekend and have it up early next week.
I am ready to start
I am ready!!! 🤗😊
Want to join the CAL but dont have my yarn yet ☹️. Hope I can start soon.
You are more than welcome to join the CAL at anytime. We would love to have you join us. Just work at your own pace. Some people finish part 1 on day one and others get started during week three.
I finished my shawl last night! Thanks for the great pattern!!
So pretty I dont know how I missed this cal..buthere I am now.lol
In summer, I make baby things, shawls and get started on Christmas gifts
Lovely shawl and giveaway. Thanks!
I crochet and knit shawls and hats for chemo patients.
Love the shawl, and it’s the one thing that I like to crochet during the summer months! Thank you
I love to make lacy shawls in the summer! Thank you for the giveaway!
I love this shawl, thank you! My favorite in the summer is probably nice lacy shawls or most anything in cotton. I’m in Alabama so we need clothing with as much ventilation as possible 🙂
In summer I like to do shawls and work on doing things for Christmas gifts.
Does it use the entire cake of Mandala? I have some indie dyes yarn I was thinking of trying (yes, I am always behind on CALs, typically starting after everyone else has finished!) I believe I have just a titch over 500 yards. Will that be enough?
It uses just short of one cake of mandala. I had about 29 yards left over making my shawl take 561 yards, so you may fall just a hair short. You can always take off a row or two at the end if you like.
I enjoy crocheting anything to keep me busy. I make baskets,hats,cardigans and start my holiday stuff. I love to crochet and do arigurumi all year long.
Beautiful shawl! Thank you for sharing your pattern and the giveaway.
Thanks for the giveaway entries!
I crochet all things all of the time. I don’t really worry about the weather. I crochet whatever I like at the time.
I love to crochet and am addicted to granny squares. My current main project is leaves that I’m going to somehow make into a blanket.
I love to make baby blankets in the summer – smaller in size and light weight yarn – perfect for summer.
I love crochet small Giveaway items during Summer such as face scrubbies, tissue packs, soap holders, wash cloths, and small purse bags for little girls.
sounds fun
I enjoy your blog very much thanks!
I love to crochet all year long. One project after another. I love to make cardigans and crochet amigurimi. Love your news letter.
I like to crochet sweaters in the summer.
I usually stock up on small projects for holiday gifts and winter craft sales. i also make premie hats and loveys for donation to local charities.
I love the cupcake color variations!
Looking forward to making this shawl!
This shawl is lovely! Have added it to my “work wish” list and will start once my current wip is done!
I’m enjoying trying out crocheting shawlettes and lighter weight tops/vests/cardigans for the summer season. This shawl is lovely as well.
I love making my daughter summer tops!
I enjoyed this CAL a lot, it’s a lovely well written pattern.
I usually do home decor items in the summer but oddly started off with two shawls this year.
I LOVE YOUR PATTERNS AND INFO. THANK YOU
I love to crochet a variety of patterns; scarves, slippers, gifts, decor. Season doesn’t matter; sometimes I work on gift ideas.
Coasters, Dishcloths, Washcloths. Nothing too hot. It gets way too humid here.
Lindsey..I’m so pleased to have won the stash.
I’m still a little bit in shock! Absolutely love the yarn colors and I’m so thrilled to have won.
Thanks, again.
This is a great shawl pattern.I am a 89 year old man and crochet for something to do and i really enjoyed makeing this shawl. Thank you so much.
YOu are very welcome!