Hello, my dazzling diamond! This week, I have a lovely treat to share with you. It is a crochet shawl with pockets called Sue Ellen, and I hope you’ll read on to learn more about it!
Sue Ellen was designed by Patricia Liefeld. When asked about her debut design for us, she said, “I made this shawl for my friend Sue Ellen, who was going through a rough time. In the past, she had expressed interest in pocket shawls, so I knew I had to make her one. Although there are numerous, beautiful patterns out there, none of them felt like her, so I just let my crochet hook take over. She loved the shawl and said it made her cry happy tears when she received it.”
“This pocket shawl is a simple design that uses single crochet, chain 1, and 2 double crochet together. It is easily adjustable in both length and width. However, make sure to purchase enough yarn if you want to adjust the size.”
Sue Ellen is an Adventurous Beginner level crochet pattern. It is perfect for those crocheters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations. Concepts include basic seaming, garment construction, dc2tog stitches, and working into the back loop only.
Our Pearlescent Worsted yarn is a delightful choice for this shawl. This beloved yarn is so soft and has beautiful drape. It is ideal for shawl patterns and is made with 50% Superwash Merino Wool and 50% Mulberry Silk.
The sample shown here used 5 skeins of our Pearlescent Worsted yarn (220 yd/201 m per skein) and is shown in our Sea Teal colorway.
The shawl measures 16” x 60” (41 cm x 152 cm) after blocking. The sample shown used 986 yards (902 meters) total. The design is customizable, but may require additional yardage.
We made a video demonstrating how to make this pattern. Take a look, and follow along as I crochet a little, mini version of this shawl!
Download Sue Ellen today! We hope you LOVE it!! Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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Talk to ya soon.
XOXOXO Chandi
Wonderful pattern, luxurious yarn! Just received my Sapphire yarn color prefer to knit. Wondering how you think Serena pattern would knit up with this yarn or are there others I might consider. I have 5 skeins in Sapphire.
Hi Linda, Sapphire is such a beautiful yarn color.
I’m very sorry but I’m not sure to which pattern you’re referring to since we don’t have a pattern called Serena. I see your Sapphire yarn is in Pearlescent Worsted, so I filtered for shawls and scarf on our website and came up with these pattern options for you. Maybe there is something there that you like? Here is the link: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/patterns.html?_bc_fsnf=1&Craft=Knit&Yarn+Weight=Worsted&Yarn+Base=Pearlescent+Worsted&Project+Type%5B%5D=Shawls%2FWraps&Project+Type%5B%5D=Scarves%2FCowls
Have a wonderful week! 💕
Johanna
I’m making this now. But on the video she says to chain 2 at the beginning of row 2, not chain 1 and skip the next stitch And 2dctog. I think the first row 2 is correct in the written pattern, but the following row 2’s are correct in the video ???? Help!!
Hi Ann,
thank you for your message. I’ll do my best to help.
Both the video and the written instructions give you the same instructions. The written instructions, indicate to do a “beg 2dctog, *ch 1, skip next st, 2dctog in next stitch* rep across.”
If you check the Special Stitches section on page 4 it states that Beg 2dctog corresponds to Beginning 2 double crochet together – ch2, dc in same stitch. (You will work next row single crochet in the top of the dc only, not into the ch2). which is the same as Chandi does in the video.
I hope this answers your question. If you continue to have trouble please, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via the contact form at https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/contact-us/
Have a great day! – Johanna 💕
What hook size do you begin with????
Hi Lynn,
thanks for your message. I’m happy to help. You can find all this info on the pattern page here: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/sue-ellen.html
The sample was made with an US size J (6.0 mm) hook.
I hope this answered your question. Have a lovely day. – Johanna 💖
I love this pattern and yarn. I’m I sung the new country village luster worsted, gorgeous. I am 5’2”. What length do you recommend on the initial chain.
Chandi is 5’1″ so if you like the length that Chandi is wearing in the pictures I’d go with the recommended ch 190. I hope this answers your question. Have a nice day! – Johanna 🩷
I’m really looking forward to getting started on this pattern. Thank you so much for the pattern and tutorial. Your material is always refreshing, as are you.