The Midnight Lantern Shawl
Thank you for joining me on the Midnight Lantern Shawl journey.
This design was created in collaboration with Utopia Crafts and showcases their beautiful 365 Days Cotton DK in a palette that highlights the contrast between soft florals and deep evening tones. With up to 48 colours available in this yarn range, you can let your imagination wander and bring your own Midnight Lantern Shawl to life.
Utopia Crafts UK have kindly made this pattern available free of charge to anyone who subscribes to their website, so do take a look at their gorgeous range of yarns and pick up some fabulous free patterns while you're there.
Edging & Joining the Midnight Lantern Shawl
I have split the edging and joining section of this pattern into two phases.
In Phase 1, you will edge and join each vertical column of lanterns individually, following the chart and written instructions included in the original free pattern download.
In Phase 2, the completed strips are joined together to create the full shawl, followed by the final edging around the entire piece. This section is a little more complex, so I have created a three-part video series to guide you step by step through the process. Links to the videos can be found in the tabs below.
If you would prefer written instructions for Phase 2, simply submit your request below to receive the free PDF download link. If it doesn't arrive within a few minutes, please check your spam or junk folder.
I'd love to see your progress! Feel free to tag me on social media using #MidnightLanternShawl and @off_the_hook_creative so I can admire your beautiful work.
Happy crocheting,
Carmen