A New Twist on an Old Pattern

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I'm pleased to present Olive Twist II, an updated version of the Olive Twist shawl pattern originally published in Love of Crochet, Summer 2014.

Olive Twist II is a lacy, top-down triangular shawl featuring twisted loops for a filigreed effect. It works up quickly in any yarn weight from fingering to worsted, and the size is easily customized by working more or fewer repeat rows.

The updated pattern has been revised to improve the shawl’s shape, allow for a range of yarn weights, and eliminate the need for a top edging, making it suitable for gradient yarns. Olive Twist II will also look lovely in a solid, tonal, or lightly speckled yarn.

My sample was worked in Wonderland Yarns & Frabjous Fibers Blossoms, color Narcissus Poeticus, a lovely 80% merino/20% nylon fingering weight gradient yarn with a soft hand, great structure, and wonderful drape. The finished shawl measured 44" x 19" after blocking, and used about 450 yards.

The yarn blocked beautifully, letting the twisted loops really pop:

This stitch pattern responds best to vigorous blocking, so if you're planning an Olive Twist II of your own, choose a fiber that will block well.

The Olive Twist II pattern includes full written instructions, charts, helpful illustrations, and a link to a short video tutorial. You can buy it here in my Ravelry store, and enjoy 25% off the pattern until May 1 2023 with code TWISTY at checkout.

Thanks for viewing, and happy crocheting!

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