Sunset Diamonds

$8.20

We're hosting a Summer Crochet Along (CAL) Challenge on Ravelry featuring the Sunset Diamonds pattern. The CAL will run from July 1 to September 30, 2023. Click HERE to learn more and join in on all the fun! We will have OODLES and BOODLES of gifts throughout the entire challenge too!

SIZE:

66” x 35.5" (168 cm x 90 cm), blocked - not easily adjustable

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Alpaca Silk Lace yarn or Yak Silk Lace yarn

Shown in Epochal Hues: A) White, B) Light Cream, C) Dark Cream, D) Dusty Rose, and E) Brown.

The sample shown used 2257 yds (2064 m) total: A) 307 yds (281 m), B) 569 yds (520 m), C) 572 yds (523 m), D) 479 yds (438 m), and E) 330 yds (302 m).

If those colors aren’t available, any from this category will work.

HOOK: 

US sizes B (2.0 mm) and C (2.75 mm) or sizes needed to obtain gauge 

SKILL LEVEL: 

Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate: For those crocheters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations, stitches include foundation single crochet, stacked single crochet, shell stitches, cluster, lacework, and picot.

Notes From the Designer:

The idea of the Sunset Diamonds shawl glowed up in my mind while I was on the beach. I was relaxing after a long day while the sun set into the sea. Soft droplets of rain touched my face to open up my eyes. Each rain droplet was reflecting the sunlight while descending towards me all the way from the infinite sky, just before my eyes. That scene, full of sparkles, brought to my mind an abundance of diamonds sparkling one after the other to form a picture of light confined by geometrical shapes. I was determined to paint this picture with my hook and yarns.

In several rows of this pattern, I used groups of shell stitches to form a quite rhythmic sequence of rhombus shapes. I also left a couple of short breaks as transitions to allow the diamonds to have their distinctive display. This shawl always brings me back to the relaxation and beauty I felt on that rainy beach day. 

  • Click the Videos tab to watch a video on how to make this shawl, including all the special stitches used in the pattern.
  • The pattern is worked holding two strands of yarn throughout. Only one strand is changed at a time, allowing the colors to softly marl. 
  • It is easiest to work with two strands when your hook has a sufficiently large mouth (the area of the head that catches and holds the yarn). This will help to prevent one strand being accidentally dropped and will also allow for faster work. 
  • Tip: Winding center-pull balls will enable you to use the outside and center tails as the two strands. By doing this, you will not have to cut separate balls out of each skein. 
  • This pattern requires two hook sizes. The smaller is used only for the solid sections. If the same hook is used throughout, those sections will be too wide, and the edges will not be straight. Change hooks as stated in the instructions.
  • Although a smaller hook is used for the solid sections, they will still be slightly wider. This is intended. When blocking, the lacework is opened significantly, but the solid areas should remain close to the same gauge.
  • Most rows begin with a Ssc (there are no turning chains), which will count as a dc throughout the pattern. Be sure not to work these Ssc too short, or the top edge will not be able to expand when blocked. This is especially important in the lacework sections, which are stretched much more aggressively than the solid sections! You may wish to make the Ssc and second stitch in these lace rows even taller than a dc.
  • A shell or V stitch will be the center stitch of most rows. Treat each dc of the shell or V as a separate stitch in the subsequent row.
  • The large diamonds are made over several rows in the lace sections. Pay attention to the stitch types; you will never work into a CL, only into the stitches on either side of it.
  • The lace sections contain ch-4 and ch-2 spaces. Pay attention to work into the correct one indicated. The ch-2 spaces will only be located between clusters and occasionally near the beginning/end of a row.
  • Maintaining correct gauge with each hook size is very important! Some colors will use almost all of the skein. While you can begin a color shift early, it will affect the subsequent changes, as well. Check often that your unblocked gauges match those listed, particularly on Rows 6, 23, 28, 51, 56, and 74.
  • When instructions state to drop a strand, cut that strand leaving a 5-6” tail for weaving.

Designed by Wardah Mhd

Errata:

Row 21: Ssc; dc into each of the next 80 dc; V in ch-2 sp; dc into each of the next 81 dc; turn. (162 dc, 1 V)

Row 56: Ssc; dc in the same st; (dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next st) to 1 st before the ch-2 sp; dc in next dc, V in ch-2 sp dc in next dc; (dc in next st, dc in ch-1 sp) until last st; 2dc-inc in last st; turn. (386 dc, 1 V)

Row 67: Ssc; dc in same st; ch 2, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc; (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) x 3.

You'll receive a digital file only (instantly downloadable as a PDF) and won't be shipped anything. Please allow a few minutes for the download link to be emailed to you. If the email doesn't arrive within a few minutes, just log into your account on our site, and you'll see your Completed Orders. From there, you'll find the download link.

Enjoy your crocheting!

Chandi

New? Read about our pattern download process here

"To become mindfully aware of our surroundings is to bring our thinking back to our present moment reality and to the possibility of some semblance of serenity in the face of circumstances outside our ability to control.” – Jeff Kober

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We're hosting a Summer Crochet Along (CAL) Challenge on Ravelry featuring the Sunset Diamonds pattern. The CAL will run from July 1 to September 30, 2023. Click HERE to learn more and join in on all the fun! We will have OODLES and BOODLES of gifts throughout the entire challenge too!

SIZE:

66” x 35.5" (168 cm x 90 cm), blocked - not easily adjustable

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Alpaca Silk Lace yarn or Yak Silk Lace yarn

Shown in Epochal Hues: A) White, B) Light Cream, C) Dark Cream, D) Dusty Rose, and E) Brown.

The sample shown used 2257 yds (2064 m) total: A) 307 yds (281 m), B) 569 yds (520 m), C) 572 yds (523 m), D) 479 yds (438 m), and E) 330 yds (302 m).

If those colors aren’t available, any from this category will work.

HOOK: 

US sizes B (2.0 mm) and C (2.75 mm) or sizes needed to obtain gauge 

SKILL LEVEL: 

Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate: For those crocheters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations, stitches include foundation single crochet, stacked single crochet, shell stitches, cluster, lacework, and picot.

Notes From the Designer:

The idea of the Sunset Diamonds shawl glowed up in my mind while I was on the beach. I was relaxing after a long day while the sun set into the sea. Soft droplets of rain touched my face to open up my eyes. Each rain droplet was reflecting the sunlight while descending towards me all the way from the infinite sky, just before my eyes. That scene, full of sparkles, brought to my mind an abundance of diamonds sparkling one after the other to form a picture of light confined by geometrical shapes. I was determined to paint this picture with my hook and yarns.

In several rows of this pattern, I used groups of shell stitches to form a quite rhythmic sequence of rhombus shapes. I also left a couple of short breaks as transitions to allow the diamonds to have their distinctive display. This shawl always brings me back to the relaxation and beauty I felt on that rainy beach day. 

  • Click the Videos tab to watch a video on how to make this shawl, including all the special stitches used in the pattern.
  • The pattern is worked holding two strands of yarn throughout. Only one strand is changed at a time, allowing the colors to softly marl. 
  • It is easiest to work with two strands when your hook has a sufficiently large mouth (the area of the head that catches and holds the yarn). This will help to prevent one strand being accidentally dropped and will also allow for faster work. 
  • Tip: Winding center-pull balls will enable you to use the outside and center tails as the two strands. By doing this, you will not have to cut separate balls out of each skein. 
  • This pattern requires two hook sizes. The smaller is used only for the solid sections. If the same hook is used throughout, those sections will be too wide, and the edges will not be straight. Change hooks as stated in the instructions.
  • Although a smaller hook is used for the solid sections, they will still be slightly wider. This is intended. When blocking, the lacework is opened significantly, but the solid areas should remain close to the same gauge.
  • Most rows begin with a Ssc (there are no turning chains), which will count as a dc throughout the pattern. Be sure not to work these Ssc too short, or the top edge will not be able to expand when blocked. This is especially important in the lacework sections, which are stretched much more aggressively than the solid sections! You may wish to make the Ssc and second stitch in these lace rows even taller than a dc.
  • A shell or V stitch will be the center stitch of most rows. Treat each dc of the shell or V as a separate stitch in the subsequent row.
  • The large diamonds are made over several rows in the lace sections. Pay attention to the stitch types; you will never work into a CL, only into the stitches on either side of it.
  • The lace sections contain ch-4 and ch-2 spaces. Pay attention to work into the correct one indicated. The ch-2 spaces will only be located between clusters and occasionally near the beginning/end of a row.
  • Maintaining correct gauge with each hook size is very important! Some colors will use almost all of the skein. While you can begin a color shift early, it will affect the subsequent changes, as well. Check often that your unblocked gauges match those listed, particularly on Rows 6, 23, 28, 51, 56, and 74.
  • When instructions state to drop a strand, cut that strand leaving a 5-6” tail for weaving.

Designed by Wardah Mhd

Errata:

Row 21: Ssc; dc into each of the next 80 dc; V in ch-2 sp; dc into each of the next 81 dc; turn. (162 dc, 1 V)

Row 56: Ssc; dc in the same st; (dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next st) to 1 st before the ch-2 sp; dc in next dc, V in ch-2 sp dc in next dc; (dc in next st, dc in ch-1 sp) until last st; 2dc-inc in last st; turn. (386 dc, 1 V)

Row 67: Ssc; dc in same st; ch 2, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc; (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) x 3.

You'll receive a digital file only (instantly downloadable as a PDF) and won't be shipped anything. Please allow a few minutes for the download link to be emailed to you. If the email doesn't arrive within a few minutes, just log into your account on our site, and you'll see your Completed Orders. From there, you'll find the download link.

Enjoy your crocheting!

Chandi

New? Read about our pattern download process here

"To become mindfully aware of our surroundings is to bring our thinking back to our present moment reality and to the possibility of some semblance of serenity in the face of circumstances outside our ability to control.” – Jeff Kober

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Craft: Crochet Free/Paid: Paid Yarn Weight: Lace Yarn Base: Alpaca Silk Lace Yardage: 800+ Project Type: Shawls/Wraps Difficulty: Intermediate

Customer Reviews 5 (26 Reviews) Write a Review

Sunset Diamonds pattern
5 Stars

This pattern was so easy to follow and my shawl turned out beautiful!

Sunset Diamonds
5 Stars

Several new experiences encapsulated in a fairly simple pattern. I've learned to use Lace Weight yarn, Crochet two strands held together, and add beads (not required but so worth the effort!) I'm about 3/5th's finished with this pattern and I already love it and can't wait to be able to wear it and show it off. It is solid enough for warmth when needed but light and airy enough to wear it for vanities sake as well. Simple stitches and easy stitch placement make this very doable. Substituting Fingering Weight for the Lace shouldn't be much of a problem, just watch your stitch gauge for yardage usage.

Sunset Diamonds
5 Stars

So so pretty and elegant you have the most amazing designs my friends always ask where did I get that from

Wonderful pattern
5 Stars

Love this pattern.

Sunset diamonds
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Only just received my intended yarn! Looking forward to it.

Stunning
5 Stars

I got this pattern to make for my daughter's upcoming wedding I have not started it yet because I am waiting for her to tell me the colors that I need and I am currently in the middle of testing a pattern for someone else but plan to start this one within the next week or so. I can say that to me this shawl is absolutely stunning and I love how it flows.

Sunset Diamonds
5 Stars

This is a beautiful shawl. I can't wait to try it.

sunset diamond
5 Stars

It was a fun crochet project for me to do and I made my blue.

Sunset Diamonds
5 Stars

Love this pattern. I have just started and I find the instructions easy to follow. I love the different sections that keep me wanting to crochet more and more.

SUNSET DIAMONDS
5 Stars

I'm saving up for this wonderful shawl because I want to make this one.

Sunset Diamonds
5 Stars

Beautiful Pattern, I haven't started it yet, but soon I hope.

Sunset Diamonds
5 Stars

Absolutely stunning Shaw!!!

Sunset Diamonds
5 Stars

Absolutely stunning shaw!!!

Beautiful Shawl
4 Stars

Love the shawl. Problem with pattern stitch counts. Really would like a diagram for the pattern.

Sunset diamonds
5 Stars

A beautifully written pattern that I hope to start soon. i need to make up my mind on what yarn colors I want to use. Thankyou for always offering such beautiful patterns and yarn

Timeless piece!
5 Stars

This is a gorgeous accessory that will add a bit of mystery to the wearer. The pattern is well-written to create a magical piece of heirloom quality.

Sunset Diamonds
5 Stars

Such a beautiful pattern! I'm on the next to last pattern repeat from the end, so getting excited to see the end results! Many many thanks!!?

Sunset diamond pattern
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I haven't made this yet, but the pattern is well written. I have several shawl patterns from EFA, and never have a problem following them!

Sunset Diamonds
5 Stars

Exquisite! As with everything Shandy dies it’s absolutely breathtaking. I’ve purchased my yarn for this project unfortunately I am not at a place in my finances where I can purchase them from Shandy. Hopefully someday in the near future I will be able to purchase Yarn from Expression Fiber. The yarns are always jaw dropping.

Diamonds
5 Stars

Rich and versatile. Thank you! ?

Sunset Diamonds
5 Stars

Pretty

Sunset Diamonds shawl
5 Stars

What an outstanding crochet pattern. Such a romantic & delicate feel to it. Filet crochet too. Can't wait to start

great pattern
5 Stars

looking forward to doing this one. something different it will be challenging . but it is lovely

Diamantes al atardecer
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Hermoso patrón

Diamond
5 Stars

I haven’t started this yet but reading the instructions sounds so delicious and fun to make will be starting it as soon as I finish the Ember’s shawl

Sunset Diamonds
5 Stars

I finished this over the weekend and I love it! It worked up amazingly quickly and is so beautiful. Of all the shawls I've crocheted, it's instantly become my favorite, hands down.