Contrasting stripes add a dramatic touch to this variation of the “On Top of the Mountain Shawl.” The “Echo from the Top” triangle shawl features an interesting color-block wing with unevenly spaced stripes that enhance the asymmetrical colorwork. Whether worn around the neck or over the shoulders, this shawl is a lot of fun to style!

How This Shawl Is Made

The construction of this shawl involves simple stitches and relatively uncomplicated shaping, making it a great pattern for an adventurous beginner. With increases at the center of every third row, the shawl begins with a diamond-shaped main panel. This center panel is quick and easy to crochet, and the pattern is easy to memorize. After the center panel is complete, you will work one wing at a time, decreasing along the top edge to create a triangle. These wings require a little more concentration. The pattern includes crochet stitch charts for the main panel and wings, as well as a Color Sequence Chart & Checklist to help you keep track of color changes as you go.

Pattern includes a Row Tracker Chart to help you keep track of the pattern repeats as you go. Just add a check mark in the Done column when you’ve completed the sequence listed. When you put the project down for a bit, this will also help you to know where you left off when you pick it back up again.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Skill Level
Confident Beginner

Stitches Used
Chain(s), single crochet, double crochet, single crochet 3 together, double crochet 3 together.

Techniques Used
Adjustable ring method, working in the rows, and working into chain spaces.

Finished Measurements
77 inches (196 cm) across top edge x 52 inches (132 cm) from tip to corner x 33 inches (84 cm) deep

Super Fine (CYC #1) Weight Yarn
1300 - 1600 yards (1189 - 1463 m) 

The main sample shown here was made with a C/2/2.75mm crochet hook and We Crochet/Knitpicks Hawthorne super fine (fingering) weight superwash wool/polyamide yarn (357 yds/326 m; 3.53 oz/100 g per hank) in the colors #27836 Skyline and #27834 Lents. The project required 3 hanks of Skyline and 2 hanks of Lents. 

Suggested Yarn Substitutes
Sample was made with super-fine (fingering) weight wool, but feel free to substitute the fingering-weight yarn of your choice. Because results may vary, crocheting a gauge swatch with your alternative yarn is recommended. Instructions for a gauge swatch are listed under the Gauge heading below.

Additional Tools and Materials
Size C/2/2.75 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Open stitch marker (optional)
Scissors

Gauge
29 sts = 4 inches (10 cm); 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) (blocked)
Though exact gauge is not essential, for best appearance it should be close.
I used a C/2/2.75mm crochet hook. Select the hook size that gives the best appearance for your choice of yarn and your tension.
A significantly different gauge may require more or less yarn than listed. 

Gauge Swatch
Chain a multiple of 12 chains plus 4.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, [ch 3, sk next 3 chs, dc in next 3 chs, ch 3, sk next 3 chs, sc in next 3 chs] across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc throughout), dc in next 2 sc, [ch 3, sc in next 3 dc, ch 3, dc in next 3 sc] across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 3 dc, [ch 3, dc in next 3 sc, ch 3, sc in next 3 dc] across, turn.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 until you achieve desired height.

Block gauge swatch for accurate results.

PATTERN INCLUDES
• A 12-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• Photos of finished project and close-up photos of main panel and decrease side edge.
• Schematic.
• Stitch diagrams for Main Panel and Decrease Side 1.

This Pattern Comes with Additional Resources to Help You Along
• Row Tracker Chart to help you track of pattern repeats as you complete them.
• Pattern support. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I’m always happy to help!

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