FINISHED SIZES:
Small: 36” x 48” (91.5 x 122 cm)
Large: 50” x 65” (127 x 165 cm)
MATERIALS:
Expression Fiber Arts Bamboo Alpaca Fingering yarn
The smaller shawl uses 301-384 yards (276-352 m) per color A-G.
The larger shawl uses 570-781 yards (522-715 m) per color A-G.
For specific yardage requirements, please see the table on page 7 of the pattern.
Shown in colors:
Small: A) Unveil the Beauty, B) Lake Life, C) Flip Flops, D) Let Your Soul Fly, E) Good Times, F) Endless Summer, and G) Be a Mermaid
Large: A) Tide, B) Find Your Wave, C) State of Mind, D) Lake Life, E) Enjoy the Waves, F) Hidden Treasure, and G) Swimming in Stars
If those limited edition colors aren't available, any from this category will work.
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SKILL LEVEL:
Adventurous Beginner: For those crocheters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations, including double crochet, half double crochet, triple crochet, and color changes.
Notes From the Designer:
Gdańsk is a port town in Poland. Observing the Baltic Sea from the beaches of Gdańsk can nearly overwhelm the mind. I grew up in the United States in the mountains of the Desert Southwest, and although I traveled extensively from a young age, I was nearly 40 years old the first time I saw the ocean. My mind could not comprehend that what I was seeing was real. The colors, the vastness, the inability to discern where the water ends and the sky begins all make it quite difficult to convince yourself that what you are seeing is actual reality.
I designed this pattern to capture the “literally unbelievable” beauty of that incredible seascape. Gdańsk begins with a dappled sand texture that closely matches the final, dimpled sky texture. The rest of the design features a lovely wave pattern that showcases the colors of the ocean. Each color fades into the next and eventually into the colors of the sky itself.
- Click the Videos tab to watch a tutorial, and learn how to crochet a miniature version of this pattern.
- Yarn is held double throughout. Color shifts are worked by dropping and adding one strand of each color at a time.
- For all colors in the small blanket, winding each skein from both ends into two roughly equal size balls that remain connected in the middle will allow for maximum yardage.
- Yardage is very close in most sections and may use the entire skein of yarn with just enough left to comfortably weave in the ends.
- Gauge is crucial, and you will achieve the best results by ensuring both your stitch size and your row height is accurate.
- When working the Waves section, the “3 triple crochet” sections need to line up directly above the “three single crochet” sections that are two rows below (and vice versa). This can be a little hard to see, since you’ll be working into sc stitches, which face the other direction. It can be helpful to use stitch markers to ensure those stitches are lining up correctly.
- The blanket width can be adjusted by adding or subtracting multiples of 14 stitches, but this may require additional yardage.
Designed by Jennifer Matlock
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Enjoy your crocheting!
Chandi
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Customer Reviews 5 (34 Reviews) Write a Review
Gdańsk
Just finished! Blessed to be able to use the beautiful EFA yarn suggested in the pattern — the colors blend perfectly. Pattern is well written, easy to follow, especially in the waves when you can get a rhythm going. I made it with the hope of wearing it as a shawl, but the size and weight pretty much make it a lap robe. Holding the yarn double is easy and makes for that gorgeous marled blend, but it also makes a very heavy and thick shawl. So, a lap robe it is! I love it.
Gdańsk
Just finished! Blessed to be able to use the beautiful EFA yarn suggested in the pattern — the colors blend perfectly. Pattern is well written, easy to follow, especially in the waves when you can get a rhythm going. I made it with the hope of wearing it as a shawl, but the size and weight pretty much make it a lap robe. Holding the yarn double is easy and makes for that gorgeous marled blend, but it also makes it a very heavy and thick shawl. So, a lap robe it is! I love it.
Gdańsk
Just finished! Blessed to be able to use the beautiful EFA yarn suggested in the pattern — the colors blend perfectly. Pattern is well written, easy to follow, especially in the waves when you can get a rhythm going. I made it with the hope of wearing it as a shawl, but the size and weight pretty much make it a lap robe. Holding the yarn double is easy and makes for that gorgeous marled blend, but it also makes a very heavy and thick shawl. So, a lap robe it is! I love it.
Gdańsk
Just finished! Blessed to be able to use the beautiful EFA yarn suggested in the pattern — the colors blend perfectly. Pattern is well written, easy to follow, especially in the waves when you can get a rhythm going. I made it with the hope of wearing it as a shawl, but the size and weight pretty much make it a lap robe. Holding the yarn double is easy and makes for that gorgeous marled blend, but it also makes a very heavy and thick shawl. So, a lap robe it is! I love it.
Gdańsk
Beautiful
Gdansk
Love the pattern, am looking forward to making this from yarn in my stash. Have only been knitting properly for the last few years due to Covid. My main projects have been socks.
Gdansk
This yarn is fabulous! I made a shawl that I gave to my bff and she loves it. It’s soft and warm for her. I loved how easy it was to work with and the color was fabulous.
Gdansk
I'm working at it now and enjoy it very much. Had never done wave pattern. Easy to remember. Thank you
Gdansk
Gorgeous pattern ❤️
Gdansk wrap
I really love this wrap pattern. The soft pastel colors and the variety of stitches. Going to make it for one of my sisters, because she moved to a colder climate & still feels cold in her house.
Gdansk
I love you patterns, but I have just started using fingering yarns. I've only completed one item, something I have had the pattern for for several years. I am looking forward to knitting more this winter, but I can only knit after everyone is in bed. I'm working on lining up my schedule, patterns and yarns to crochet during the day now that I've retired.
Adore this pattern!
Gorgeous and unique. Love this beautiful pattern. So interesting and pretty!
Adore this pattern!
So beautiful and interesting! Perfect for when I want to do something a bit different but still pretty.
Gdansk
Beautiful when finished. Easy to understand instructions and fast also.
Gdansk
Gorgeous pattern, I haven’t decided on the yarn colors yet since i haven’t decided who I will be gifting this to yet
Gdansk
Gorgeous pattern, I haven’t decided on the yarn colors yet since i haven’t decided who I will be gifting this to yet
Gdańsk
Lovely pattern easy to follow! Beautiful when completed!!!
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Well written and easy to follow
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I love the free crochet patterns and clear instructions. The chosen colour ways are delightful and work well with the patterns.
Gdansk
Gorgeous pattern! Thank you, Chandi and team!
Gdańsk
Oh my stars is this ever a pretty pattern!
Gdańsk
Pretty One
Gdańsk
Pretty one
Gdansk
I am currently working on this pattern, and it is a lovely and easy pattern to follow ... It works up so easily and beautiful.... Thank you for giving us such beautiful patterns .....
Gdansk
This is STUNNING! Love it so much!
Gdansk blanket
I am about 2/3 through this blanket. I love how the yarn is so easy to work with. The colors are awesome! The directions are easy to follow, but follow closely in order to get the color gradient right.
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Very nicely explained, easy to follow patterns which are available at times free which is awesome. Some real super yarns to die for. Am hoping someday I can make a pattern using their own yarns. Thank you
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This pattern looks to be a real dream to crochet. I have read over the instructions and looking forward to starting this soon
Gdansk ShWl
What a beautiful pattern representing this historic city. It has been my privilege to have visited once, unfortunately, for only a short time. I look forward to making this shawl which I think will be a challenge for me. Thank you for continuing to provide inspiration through your yarns and patterns.
Gdansk Pattern
The pattern is lovely and easy to follow. I hope to send you a picture of my version (colour-wise) when done. Thanks.
Beautiful pattern
I love this pattern so much.
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Wonderful, easy to follow instructions...always a great finished garment!
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