This is the Day! Today we start the CAL all together and you can’t imagine how happy it is to see so many participants! It moves me a lot! 😊

Thank you all for being here for this wonderful adventure that we are going to live together!

Like you I will participate in the CAL and therefore make my 3rd shawl. For this version I chose the Cotton Candy Man, oh la la it will be so great!

So for starters, I will remind you of some tips:

My first advice is to place a marker (PM) in the middle stitch so that it will be easier to find the middle, plus I add PM in the instructions to guide you.
To make this shawl, you need to know the basic stitches but also the front and back post double crochet (FPdc and BPdc).
If needed you can see this article to know how to make FPdc and BPdc. « Apprendre le crochet : Les mailles en relief »
This shawl is crocheted in rows going back and forth.

Here we are, ready to start! If you need général informations, please read this article CAL Summer Freshness Shawl – General information. The Abbreviations used and special stitches are explained here : Abbreviations and Stitch guide

Let’s do this !

Gauge:

after you crochet rows 1 to 4 included, the piece should measure 5 cm/2in at the highest part and 10 cm/4in at the widest part.

Instructions:

Remember : at each end of row you need to turn your work. PM is written to guide you and move your central marker.

Part 1 :

Make 4ch and join with a sl st to make a ring.

Row 1 (RS): Ch3 (counts for 1 dc), 5dc into the ring, ch2, 6dc into the ring. Turn. (12 dc, 1 ch2-sp)

Row 2 (WS): Ch3-2dc, 1dc in the next 5 dc, V in ch2-sp (PM it’s the center), 1dc in the next 5 dc, [3dc] on top of ch-3. (20 dc, 1 ch2-sp)

Row 3 : Ch3-2dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1dc in the next 3dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 2 dc, V in ch2-sp PM, 1 dc in the next 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, [3dc] on top of ch-3. (20 dc, 5 ch2-sp)

Row 4 : Ch3-2dc, 1 sc in the next dc, (Shell in ch2-sp, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in the next dc) x 2, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in the next dc, V in ch2-sp PM, 1 dc in the next dc, (skip 1 dc, 1 sc in the next dc, Shell in ch2-sp) x 2, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in the next dc, [3dc] on top of ch-3. (4 Shell, 12 dc, 6 sc, 1 ch2-sp)

Now is the time to check the gauge. The triangle should measure 5 cm in height and 10 cm at the base. If yours is larger, try using a smaller hook. If yours is too small, try using a larger hook.

Row 5 : Ch3-2dc, ch 3, skip 4 sts, (1 dc in the next 3 dc, ch 3, skip 3 sts) x 2, 1 dc in the next dc, skip 1 st, V in ch2-sp PM, skip 1 st, 1 dc in the next dc, (ch 3, skip 3 sts, 1 dc in the next 3 dc) x 2, ch 3, skip 4 sts, [3dc] on top of ch-3. (24 dc, 6 ch3-sp, 1 ch2-sp)

Row 6 : Ch3-2dc, 1 sc in the next dc, (Shell in ch3-sp, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in the next dc) x 3, V in ch2-sp PM, skip 1 st, 1 sc in the next dc, (Shell in ch3-sp, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in the next dc) x 3, [3dc] on top of ch-3. (6 Shell, 10 dc, 8 sc, 1 ch2-sp)

Row 7 : Ch3-2dc, 1 dc in the next dc, (ch 3, skip 3 sts, 1 dc in the next 3 dc) x 3, ch 3, skip 3sts, 1 dc in the next dc, V in ch2-sp PM, 1 dc in the next dc, ch 3, skip 3 sts, (1 dc in the next 3 dc, ch 3, skip 3 sts) x 3, 1 dc in the next dc, [3dc] on top of ch-3. (30 dc, 8 ch3-sp, 1 ch2-sp)

Row 8 : Ch3-2dc, 1 dc in each st to the ch2-sp, V in ch2-sp PM, 1 dc in each st to the last, [3dc] on top of ch-3. (64 dc, 1 ch2-sp)

~~NOTE (added on the 25th of June): Trust the written instructions, anomalies have been identified in the diagrams, I will redo them.~~

Row 9 : Ch3-2dc, 1 BPdc in each st to the ch2-sp, V in ch2-sp PM, 1 BPdc in each st to the last st, [3dc] on top of ch-3. (62 BPdc, 10 dc, 1 ch2-sp)

Row 10 : Ch3-2dc, skip 1 st, (skip 1 st, 2 dc in next st) x 17, V in ch2-sp PM, (2 dc in next st, skip 1 st) x 17, skip 1 st, [3dc] on top of ch-3. (78 dc, 1 ch2-sp)

Row 11 : Ch6 (counts as 1 dc + ch3), (skip 1 dc, 1 sc between the next 2 dc, ch 3) x 18, 1sc in ch2-sp PM, (ch 3, skip 1 dc, 1 sc between the next 2 dc) x 18, ch 3, 1 dc on top of ch-3. (2 dc, 37 sc, 38 ch3-sp)

Row 12 : Ch4 (counts as 1 dc + ch1), ( 1 sc in next ch3-sp, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch3-sp, ch 1) x 9, 1 sc in next ch3-sp, ch 1, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) on central sc PM, (ch 1, 1 sc in next ch3-sp, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch3-sp) x 9, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch3-sp, ch 1, 1 dc on 3rd ch from ch-6. (40 dc, 18 sc, 40 ch1-sp)

Row 13 : Ch5 (counts as 1 dc + ch 2), ( 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 2) x 10, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in ch1-sp PM, (ch 2, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp) x 10, ch 2, 1 dc on 3rd ch from ch-4. ( 44 dc, 22 ch2-sp, 21 ch1-sp)

Row 14 : Ch3 (counts as 1 dc), Fan1 in next ch2-sp x 11, Fan1 on ch1-sp PM, Fan1 in next ch2-sp x 11, 1 dc on 3rd ch from ch-5. (23 Fan1, 2 dc)

Row 15 : Ch4 (counts as 1 dc + ch1), (1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 2) x 11, (1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp) in central Fan1 PM, (ch 2, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp) x 11, ch 1, 1 dc on top of ch-3. (48 dc, 25 ch1-sp, 22 ch2-sp)

Row 16 : Ch3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ( ch 1, 1 sc on next ch1-sp, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch2-sp) x 11, ch 1, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in ch1-sp central PM, ch 1, (2 dc in next ch2-sp, ch 1, 1 sc on next ch1-sp, ch 1) x 11, 1 dc on next ch4-sp, 1 dc on 3rd ch from ch-4. (50 dc, 22 sc, 41 ch1-sp)

Row 17 : Ch5 (counts as 1 dc + ch 2), ( 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 2) x 11, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in ch1-sp central PM, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, (ch 2, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp) x 11, ch 2, 1 dc on top of ch-3. (50 dc, 24 ch2-sp, 25 ch1-sp)

Row 18 : Ch3 (counts as 1 dc), Fan1 on next ch2-sp x 12, Fan1 on ch1-sp PM, Fan1 in next ch2-sp x 12, 1 dc on 3rd ch from ch-5. (25 Fan1, 2 dc)

Row 19 : Ch4 (counts as 1 dc + ch1), (1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 2) x 12, (1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp) in central Fan1 PM, (ch 2, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp) x 12, ch 1, 1 dc on top of ch-3. (52 dc, 27 ch1-sp, 24 ch2-sp)

Row 20 : Ch3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ( ch 1, 1 sc on next ch1-sp, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch2-sp) x 12, ch 1, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in ch1-sp central PM, ch 1, (2 dc in next ch2-sp, ch 1, 1 sc on next ch1-sp, ch 1) x 12, 1 dc on next ch4-sp, 1 dc on 3rd ch from ch-4. (54 dc, 24 sc, 51 ch1-sp)

Row 21 : Ch5 (counts as 1 dc + ch 2), ( 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 2) x 12, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in ch1-sp central PM, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, (ch 2, 1 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch1-sp) x 12, ch 2, 1 dc on top of ch-3. (54 dc, 26 ch2-sp, 27 ch1-sp)

Row 22 : Ch3-2dc, 1 dc on each sts (dc et ch) to the central ch1-sp, V in ch1-sp PM, 1 dc in each st to the last, [3dc] on 3rd ch from ch-5. (140 dc, 1 ch2-sp)

Row 23 : Ch3-2dc, 1 BPdc on each dc to the ch2-sp, V in ch2-sp PM, 1 BPdc in each st to the last st, [3dc] on top of ch-3. (138 BPdc, 10 dc, 1 ch2-sp)