Pressed Violets shawl: Mohair version
My oldest WIP, the mohair Pressed Violets shawl, is finally finished! What began as a simple experiment quickly turned into something I fell in love with. ❤︎
I started it in January 2025 to test the corrections I made in the updated pattern. That swatch I made was so cute and the fabric was just too lovely to stop, that I decided to crochet a full size shawl.
I’ve been using a single strand of Malabrigo Mohair (72% Mohair, 28% Silk, lace, 229 yds/210 m, 25g skein) in the shade Whole Grain and 2.5 mm hook. The finished shawl took me 5 skeins (125 g in total) with the finished dimensions: 71” (180 cm) wingspan, 32” (81 cm) depth.
I also replaced the original Pressed Violets edging with one row of [sc, ch 2] to finish the filet lace pattern in a logical way. It blends into the pattern and adds a bit of stability at the edge.
About Pressed Violets Design
Technique
The Pressed Violets shawl is worked using a modified filet crochet technique to soften the corners of the typically square elements and bring to mind delicate, pressed violets. ◍•ᴗ•◍
Additionally, the corner increases are worked in a way that creates a seamless pattern of smaller and larger circles - and the result is absolutely magical!
I love the effect of not having a visible increase line at the center. While visible increase line in shawls looks natural and can even make a statement, here, there is nothing to distract the eye. I find it mesmerizing…
Yardage and Size
This original sample uses just one skein of laceweight yarn and turns out quite large:
Wingspan: 55" (140 cm)
Height at center: 25" (64 cm)
You can also substitute the yarn to suit your preferences: it will only affect the weight, drape, and size of the stitches. If laceweight yarn is not your style, try switching to fingering or sock yarns.
Options
This pattern offers two projects in one, both written out and charted:
A triangular shawl
A rectangular stole or scarf.
The triangular shawl is worked from the center of the wingspan down to the bottom, with three increase points: one at each side and one at the center. The rectangular wrap is worked from the center outward in both directions.
The shawl patterns below also include options for a rectangular shape.
Some have direct instructions, while others can be adapted from the swatch to make a scarf or a stole. The colorwork part of the Make a Wish shawl is worked straight and can also be used as a scarf by omitting the decreases.
