Bird of Prey by V.O. Knits

Bird of Prey

Crochet
April 2012
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
9.0 mm (M/N)
400 yards (366 m)
one size (customizable)
US
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Huge and airy fishnet triangle shawl with an optional clasp and lots and lots of fringe. This pattern utilizes the most basic crochet stitches: just chains and single crochet – perfect for a first-time hooker!

You can make this shawl with any yarn and any size hook – try a half shawl if you want something smaller or a lighter weight yarn if you want a finer mesh!

YARN
Approx. 400g super bulky weight yarn – shown in
Loops & Threads Cozy Wool 50% wool/50% acrylic;
4.5oz/90yds
Black, 4 balls

GAUGE
No gauge

MATERIALS
US size M/N (9mm) crochet hook
One approx. 2-inch sew-on metal clasp (pictured)
Sewing needle and thread to match yarn

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. six feet wide and four feet long (with fringe)

Custom size options: You can make this shawl in any yarn on any size hook – just crochet the base chain until it measures your desired “wingspan”. Try a half shawl if you want something smaller or a lighter weight yarn if you want a finer mesh.

ch: chain (helpful link)
sc: single crochet (helpful link)

Tip: Join new balls of yarn at the beginning of a row. Tie the loose yarn ends in a square knot and disguise them as part of the fringe.