May Flowers Shawl

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April showers bring May flowers!

Here is the second shawl in the themed set. Last week I released the pattern for the April Showers Shawl that you can see at the link. Be sure to check it out. It has raindrop shaped holes. How cute is that!

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UPDATE: I made a second version of the May Flowers Shawl in black. The pattern is the same.

The May Flowers Shawl is made up of granny squares with puff stitch flowers in the center. You can choose any colors you wish for your garden. This pattern is very easy, just time consuming as any granny square pattern is. It’s also thick and oh so warm, which is perfect for those unpredictable Spring temperatures!

The only stitches you need to know are the single crochet, double crochet and the puff stitch. The border is made up of the moss stitch, which is simply single crochets and chains.

And, just like the April Showers Shawl, this pattern can be altered to fit Youth through 5XL. I’ve included a chart for the color pattern if you choose to make yours like the example. A table provides the number of squares needed for each size. I’ve taken all of the guesswork out of sizing for you.

I didn’t intend to make a video for this shawl since it was just made of granny squares, but if you would like to see a video, please let me know in the comments below and I will certainly make one.

So there you have it! An adorable set of shawls — one light, one heavy — perfect for finally getting outside to enjoy the sunshine, flowers and that sweet smell of Springtime. Enjoy!

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May Flowers Shawl

Materials Used:

White Version:

• 3.5 skeins of I Love This Yarn! In Antique White (MC) – 7 oz/199 g – 355 yds/325 m
• ¾ skein of I Love This Yarn! In Stonewash (Color A) – 7 oz/199 g – 355 yds/325 m
• ¾ skein of I Love This Yarn! In Rosy Cheeks (Color B)– 7 oz/199 g – 355 yds/325 m
• 1.5 skeins of I Love This Yarn! In Cream (Color C) – 7 oz/199 g – 355 yds/325 m
  Or any size 4 medium weight yarn.
• I/9 (5.25 mm) hook — My favorite hooks! I use them daily!
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape for sizing

Black Version:

• 3 skeins of I Love This Yarn! In Black (MC) – 7 oz/199 g – 355 yds/325 m
• 3 skeins of I Love This Yarn! In Black Gradient – 4 oz/114 g – 196 yds/180 m
• Or any size 4 medium weight yarn.
• I/9 (5.25 mm) hook — My favorite hooks! I use them daily!
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape for sizing

Finished Size Approximately:

87” Width x 46.5” Length

Gauge:

1 granny square is 2.5” square.

Special Stitches:

Puff Stitch

*YO and insert hook into stitch, YO and draw back through* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. YO and draw through all 9 loops on hook.

Back Loop Only (BLO)

Abbreviations:

MC – main color
YO – yarn over
FC – foundation chain
ch(s) – chain(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
BLO – back loop only

Notes:

• To change the size of the May Flowers shawl, add or remove the horizontal rows from the chart from the longest side. Each row will subtract 4” since the squares are on a diagonal. See chart below for sizing. Youth to 5XL.
• For sizing, stand with arms spread wide. Measure from finger tip to finger tip (or a few inches longer if you like your shawls over-sized) and find the closest measurement from the chart below. If your measurement is in between, I recommend you size up.
• The border adds 1.5” to all three sides, which is included in the table of measurements below.
• You can use the magic circle for the FC if you prefer, but it’s not required.
• You don’t turn your work after rounds. Just continue in the same direction for each round.
• You can decide which side of the granny square appeals to you. I chose to use the “wrong side” of the squares to face outward. I also used slip stitches to join the squares and I preferred the slip stitched ridges also facing outward. You are free to join using whichever technique you prefer.

*** American crochet terms used throughout.

Instructions:

See Table below for number of squares to make per size.

Full Square

With Color A, B or C

FC: Ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form a loop.

Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in loop. Sl st in 1st sc made of round. (8 sc)

Note: You don’t ch 1 for Round 2. Instead, pull your loop up gently about 1/4”. See photo below.

Round 2: Puff st in the same st your pulled loop comes out of, ch 2, *puff st in next st, ch 2* Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Sl st in top of 1st puff made of round. (8 puff sts)

Finish off.

With white (MC)

Round 3: Attach white in any ch-2 space. Ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space. In next ch-2 space, 4 dc. *In next ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc). In next ch-2 space, 4 dc.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Sl st in the top of the ch 3. (32 dc and 4 ch-1 spaces)

Finish off.

Half Squares

With yellow (Color C)

FC: Ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form a loop.

Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in loop. Sl st in 1st sc made of round. (8 sc)

Round 2: Ch 4, *puff st in next st, ch 2* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Dc in next st. (4 puff sts)

Finish off.

With white (MC)

Round 3: With right side facing you, attach white in ch-2 space just after the first puff st you made in Round 2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same space. In next ch-2 space, 4 dc. In next ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc). In next ch-2 space, 4 dc. In next ch-2 space, 2 dc. (16 dc and 1 ch-2 space)

Finish off.

Block your squares, if desired.

Joining Squares

Join your granny squares by following the color chart below or by creating your own design. You can slip stitch, mattress stitch, whip stitch or use any other methods of joining that you prefer. In the example, I used the slip stitch to join the squares.

I really liked the look of the “wrong side” of the granny squares and chose to use that side as my exterior on the white version. To achieve this look, place two granny squares with their “Right Sides” facing and join using your preferred technique through the BLO of both squares.

The black version uses the “Right Sides” facing outward and the slip stitch seaming in the back.

Border

White Version:

Round 1: With MC (white), attach in any corner point of the triangle. *(sc, ch 2, sc) all in the same corner space. Sc evenly along the border until you get to the next corner.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Sl st in the 1st sc made of Round. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Round 2: With Color B (pink), attach in any corner ch-2 space. **(sc, ch 2, sc) all in the same corner space, ch 1. Skip the next st, *sc, ch 1, skip the next st* Repeat from * to * across to next corner.** Repeat from ** to ** 2 more times. Sl st in 1st sc made of Round. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Round 3: With MC (white), attach in any corner ch-2 space. **(sc, ch 2, sc) all in the same corner space, ch 1. *Sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1* Repeat from * to * across to next corner.** Repeat from ** to ** 2 more times. Sl st in 1st sc made of Round. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Round 4: Repeat Round 3, but with Color C (yellow).

Round 5: Repeat Round 3, but with MC (white).

Round 6: Repeat Round 3, but with Color A (blue).

Finish off. Weave in ends.

Black Version:

Alternate the rows of black yarn and variegated.

White Version:

Inches Wide (including 3” of border width)	No. of Blue Squares (Color A)	No. of Yellow Squares (Color C)
87”	55	100
83"	55	90
79"	45	81
75"	45	72
71"	36	64
67"	36	56
63"	28	49
59"	28	42
55"	21	36
51"	21	30
47"	15	25

No. of Pink Squares (Color B)	No. of Yellow 1/2 Squares (Color C)
55	21
45	20
45	19
36	18
36	17
28	16
28	15
21	14
21	13
15	12
15	11

Black Version:

Inches Wide (including 3” of border width)	Number of Squares	Number of Half Squares
87”	210	21
83”	190	20
79”	171	19
75”	153	18
71”	136	17
67”	120	16
63”	105	15
59”	91	14
55”	78	13
51”	66	12
47”	55	11

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