The Marmelada shawl is a fully cabled design which is worked sideways, from one corner to the opposite edge.
This design features my signature crochet cable technique - intricate, elegant, and surprisingly approachable. Made entirely with single crochet (and its variations) and chains, the pattern offers a new way to explore crochet textures with clarity and ease.
At first, I hesitated to use so many cables in one piece, I often pair them with other stitch patterns (see Chocomania, Biscolata, and Caramella for examples). But this shawl found its own gentle flow, and I hope you will enjoy it too.
There are just a few long, slower rows, while most of the time, it is simple stretches of single crochet, giving you space to relax and enjoy the colors.
✨ Cozy, Bold & Flowing Perfect for those who love textured fabrics and want to immerse themselves in a rhythmic, cable-filled project.
✨ Fully Written Instructions & Photo Tutorials Includes step-by-step instructions with a photo tutorial, and a blank template to colorize and try out your own combinations.
✨ Customizable Size Make it your own by working more or fewer cable sections.
★ Languages: English (US crochet terms), Spanish, Dutch ★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited
MATERIALS Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo (Sport Weight), 335 yds / 306 m per 100 g skein, 100% Superwash merino wool Hook: U.S. G/7 (4.5 mm) Yarn needle for finishing Stitch markers
YARDAGE Sample uses 4 skeins: Color A: AR658 Zinnias (2 skeins) Color B: AR218 Eternidad (2 skeins)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (provided for 3-skein and 4-skein versions) Wingspan: 57½ (64½)″ / 146 (164) cm Depth: 26½ (29½)″ / 67 (75) cm Straight side: 36½ (41)″ / 93 (104) cm Bottom side: 43 (50)″ / 109 (127) cm
The measurements above are provided as a guideline. You can easily make the shawl smaller or larger by working fewer or more row-PRs.
🤍 Why You’ll Love This Pattern: ✔️ Fully cabled design with only simple stitches ✔️ Looks equally gorgeous in single color or multiple colors! ✔️ Easy to customize in size - make it just the way you like ✔️ Soothing to work, with long stretches of meditative crochet.
