Fleur de Lis Shawl ePattern

By Jennie Chancey

In the Regency Era and well beyond, through the Romantic, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, a shawl was imperative in every lady’s wardrobe. Not only did it protect their “fragile constitutions” from the draftiness of their houses and the sudden chilly breezes on their long walks, but it was a highly desirable feminine accessory. You may not be able to buy a paisley or silk stole, but with a luscious sport-weight alpaca yarn and this PDF pattern, you can make yourself a good substitute! The “Fleur-de-Lis Stole” is luxury itself, with a generous length for the classical Regency drape, and the combination of fleur-de-lis (a popular motif of the time) and a striking edging of fans and tassels.

Fit to wear to a costume ball, it’s also light and warm and practical, easy to wrap around your arms or shoulders when the evening grows chill. It’s crocheted in short rows with the fleur-de-lis staggered in rows separated by an easy chain mesh and no separate edging except at each end. It works up quickly; special stitches are clearly explained. Skill level: intermediate. Designed by Kristen Stoltzfus of Joys in Stitches just for Sense & Sensibility customers.


 

Crochet ePattern $2.95
 

Note for European and Australian customers: Some crocheting terms are different from the US. Thanks to customer Antonia L, who shared a great link to translate terms from American to British (also used in AUS): http://crochet.about.com/od/conversioncharts/a/termtranslate.htm :)

Posted in Crochet Patterns, Regency Era, Romantic Era | 16 comments »

16 Comments on Fleur de Lis Shawl ePattern

  1. Elizabeth
    January 2, 2012 at 1:13 pm (534 days ago)

    Very Pretty… though I can’t follow a crocheting pattern to save my life. >,<

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  2. Ella(Liz)
    January 7, 2012 at 11:42 am (529 days ago)

    I hope to make a shawl soon,but I am a beginner crocheter,so this will have to wait.

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  3. Debby
    January 7, 2012 at 6:19 pm (529 days ago)

    Which dress pattern is featured with this shawl pattern?

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  4. Elinor Jane
    January 9, 2012 at 8:52 pm (527 days ago)

    This is really pretty, a creamy white one would look very well with the regency dress I’m making :-)

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  5. Kathleen
    January 12, 2012 at 7:04 pm (524 days ago)

    can you suggest an alternative to the alpaca? I can only use cotton or acrylic, which I know may not be authentic to the era, but my allergies do not allow anything else. Thank you!

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    • Jennie Chancey
      January 15, 2012 at 2:13 pm (521 days ago)

      Hi, Kathleen! Here’s what Kristen recommends:

      An alternative fiber to the alpaca would be a sport weight cotton blend, or for a little more money, a silk blend. Silk and cotton were both used for shawls in the 1800s, so even though it might not be authentic to use cotton or silk yarn, the actual fibers are authentic. For quality, silk would be the best because it has a better sheen and will turn out looking more upscale and classy; depending on the cotton, that may also have a nice sheen–especially when using a dark color. A sport weight acrylic will usually be the cheapest, however, and in a dark color should look fine. It won’t have the quality of touch as alpaca, cotton, or silk, but unless period correctness is paramount, it should work well and certainly will care easier.

      A good place for her to start looking would be http://www.anniesattic.com, under their Yarn, Weight 2-Fine section. The selection of non-wool sport weight yarn is pretty good, and the prices are reasonable.

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    • Karen Cross
      January 24, 2012 at 3:12 pm (512 days ago)

      Just so you know, I’m pretty sure that alpaca is listed as hypo-allergenic.It is quite different from other fibers. Just make sure it is all alpaca.

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  6. Ella(Liz)
    January 14, 2012 at 2:45 pm (522 days ago)

    Thnaks Mrs.Chancey

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  7. MegAnne
    April 7, 2012 at 7:42 am (438 days ago)

    Just a question. Since this is in the Edwardian section, can this also be used with that period?

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    • Jennie Chancey
      April 9, 2012 at 5:37 am (436 days ago)

      Yes! Stole shawls like this were used up through the 1920s and then again in the 1950s. Have fun!

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  8. Christine M.
    April 24, 2012 at 6:46 pm (421 days ago)

    That is lovely. Accessories are so often a forgotten part of the feminine wardrobe. I would love to see more (especially knitted fancies!)

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  9. Dianna
    February 5, 2013 at 3:30 am (135 days ago)

    hi do you offer the dress pattern used in the photo ? the shawl is gorgeous. i plan on purchasing the pattern

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  10. angelita64
    March 22, 2013 at 7:17 am (89 days ago)

    I didn’t know that crochet or knitted shawls were worn with evening wear. This is lovely and feminine.

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