I am so excited to finally share the Alia Shawl with you all! This design holds a very special place in my heart because it began with a gift. My dear friend, Alea, gifted me some stunning mohair yarn, and as I felt the fibers, I knew I wanted to create something that captured that exact feeling of light, airy elegance.
The Inspiration & The Yarn
Named after the friend who inspired it, the Alia Shawl is a celebration of texture and versatility. For this design, I partnered with Malabrigo to showcase how different yarn combinations can completely transform a piece. I couldn’t choose just one look, so the pattern includes instructions for two distinct versions:
- The Mohair Version: A luxurious blend of Malabrigo Mohair and Mechita (a beautiful single-ply yarn). This version is a cloud-like dream with incredible drape.
- The Fingering-Only Version: Created using Malabrigo Ultimate Sock. This version is crisp, defined, and highlights the intricate Tunisian stitches perfectly.
Construction & Customization
While both versions result in a stunning accessory, they play by slightly different rules!
- Hook Sizes: For the mohair version, I used a 5.5 mm hook for the body and transitioned to a 6 mm Tunisian hook for the border to maintain that flowy edge. For the fingering-only version, I used a 7 mm hook throughout the entire project.
- Yarn Usage: Please note that the fingering-weight version does require more yardage than the mohair blend.
All detailed yardage requirements and specific hook instructions are included in the pattern notes. Note: This is an intermediate shawl pattern – I recommend experience in Tunisian crochet as the lace section will need it!
See it in Action
If you want to see how the Alia Shawl looks in different colorways, be sure to check out my Pattern Testers on Instagram! They have done an incredible job bringing their own flair to this design, and their versions are truly inspiring.
I’ve also filmed a YouTube video tutorial to help guide you through the trickier sections and ensure your shawl turns out perfectly.
Get the Pattern
The Alia Shawl is now available for purchase at the links below:
What you’ll need:
- Yarn:
- C1: Fingering weight yarn – 300 yards
- C2: Mohair Lace or Suri Lace* yarn – 370 yards
- For the fingering weight only version, the yardages are different. See Yarn Notes for more information.
- 5.5 mm and 6 mm Tunisian crochet hooks with either one 47” cable, or a 20” and a 47” cable and stopper (or hook to meet gauge, and another hook ½ size larger)
- For the Fingering weight only version, I used a 7mm Tunisian hook and did not need to increase hook size for the lace section.
- Stitch markers
I hope you enjoyed this pattern! Please let me know if you have any questions by emailing me! Thanks and Happy Crocheting!
xoxo Serena
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