Crochet using a double thread which gives a rustic look. Sew on Magnetic Buckles with a small piece of leather and make flowers from leather.
The shawl can be dyed with silk dye.
S = stitches Cs. = chain stitches Bt. = basic treble Dc. = double crochet Crochet 40 chain stitches.
Row 1 – 9: 10 double trebles 10 half trebles 20 double crochets
*Crochet row 10 as the stitches show + 4 chain stitches extra at the bottom. Turn and crochet a double treble in the first hole and the rest as the stitches show*. Crochet row 12, 14, 16 and 18 like row 10.
Crochet row 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19 as the stitches show. Turn over at the top with 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet into 2nd stitch.
Crochet rows 20 to 40 as described, however, decrease every equal row by 1 stitch to form the first arch. Crochet a total of 3 arches.
A scallop patterned border: Crochet one row double crochet along the shawl's border. Close the row with 1 slip stitch in a double crochet. *Skip 2 stitches over 7 basic trebles in the next stitch. Skip 2 stitches over 1 slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * all along this row and close the row with 1 slip stitch (Make sure that the border is smooth – it should not be too tight or fold).
Make straps for the Magnetic Buckles, four in total, following the template as well as two flowers. Sew these on with silk yarn.
