Alera Shawl, a Free CAL Shawl Pattern, Part 1
CAL shawl pattern, part 1
It’s time to begin the Codex Alera CAL! Today we begin the CAL shawl with the double crochet section. This will be both the easiest, and longest section of the shawl. I’ll share the written pattern below as well as a video to demonstrate the stitches needed for this section.
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Table of Contents
A few reminders…
First, if you would like the PDF of the pattern you can find that on both Ravelry and Etsy.
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Make sure you have the book because you need to start it today! I suggest the audio book so you can listen while you crochet.
DO post on social media with the hashtags #codexaleraCAL and #bananamoonstudio! Each public social media post enters you in the giveaways that are coming soon!
Don’t spoil the book for anyone! Please follow the reading schedule below. Don’t discuss anything past the chapter of the day in the group.
Reading Schedule
May 1 Chapter 4
May 2 Chapter 7
May 3 Chapter 10
May 4 Chapter 13
May 5 Chapter 16
May 6 Chapter 19
May 7 Chapter 22
May 8 Chapter 26
May 9 Chapter 29
May 10 Chapter 32
May 11 Chapter 35
May 12 Chapter 38
May 13 Chapter 41
May 14 Chapter 44
May 15 Chapter 47
Alera Shawl Pattern, Section 1
Notes We begin today at one corner of the shawl. There is an increase in every row, all on the same side of the piece. Every fourth row will decrease on the opposite side of the shawl. Watch the video if you need help with it. Enjoy!
Double Crochet Section
Ch 4
Row 1 Sk first 2 chs (does not count as a st), dc in rem 2 chs, turn — 2 sts
Row 2 Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc across, turn — 3 sts.
Row 3 Ch 2, dc in each st to last st, 2 dc in last st, turn — 4 sts.
Row 4 Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in each st to last 2 sts, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn — 4 sts.
Row 5 Ch 2, dc in each st to last st, 2 dc in last st, turn — 5 sts.
Repeat Rows 2-5 for pattern
Work in pattern for a total of 103 rows — 79 sts.
As always, please don’t make digital or hard copies of my patterns for others. Instead, please direct them to my website to get their own. Thank you!
Want to watch the how-to video? It’s right here!
Happy crocheting!
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