The Hook and Needle Nook Crochet- Thank You Laura May
2023 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from The Hook and Needle Nook!
Thank You Laura May by Kelly Rothweiler
My Grandmother, Laura May, taught me to crochet and sew. From the time I was a child making long chains, to my more advanced adult projects she delighted in my crafting. I'm missing her a lot, and I'm grateful those afternoons in her home learning my crafts.
This pattern is intended to be a lace shawl that can be made in your choice of yarn weights, fibers, and sizes. You can stitch until you run out of yarn to avoid waste -Grandma didn't waste anything- or work until the shawl is a size you like. With its shape of just over a half circle it sits nicely on my shoulders, and the increases on the sides avoid a center spine. The three row repeat is easy to memorize once the set up rows are complete.
Choose a hook size that gives your fabric a nice drape, usually a size or two above the normal recommendation. Once you complete the set up, it is a 3 row repeat. The lace is busy, so I recommend a solid or tonal yarn.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Size: One size fits all
Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo
Hook: US H or hook to obtain size
Gauge: Unimportant for this project, but make sure you are getting a drapey fabric that feels good to you and shows off your lacey stiches.