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Ennis Revelation

The triangular Ennis shawl in this two-pattern set is my first and most dramatic Tunisian filet design. The four-sided lavender Diamond Ennis is the most recent. Triangular Ennis was originally designed for Interweave Crochet Magazine, Summer 2013 issue.

Also new for this set is a complete stitch diagram, schematics and plenty of extra information—for lefties too.

Back in 2010 I couldn’t find examples of filet lace done with Tunisian crochet. The original Ennis was my confirmation and encouragement—a revelation. I remember the liberating “Yes, it can be done!” feeling. It inspired the Aero series: Aero, Warm Aeroette, Aery Faery, and Aquarienne, as well as more designs, classes, newsletters, and blog posts over the years. I’ve added links to some of these in the patterns.

They’re lovely on both sides, which I find is typical of Tunisian crochet that is very lacy. Another nice feature of Tunisian lace is that it doesn’t eat up yarn. Even the orange one-skein Ennis can be tied around my medium-size waist on a carefree summer day. I used two skeins for the larger blue one, and two of my Lotus Snack mini-balls for Diamond Ennis. The pattern works with any yarn amount and weight.

Skill Level

Tunisian Intermediate. With this pattern you’ll learn how to crochet a triangular shawl side to side (a.k.a. point to point or P2P), and a diamond shape from the center out. You’ll either increase or decrease along only the starting edge of the forward passes. The dramatic filet border is created as you complete each row, so a long-striping yarn would work well for this.

I’ve kept abbreviations to a minimum.

?After using this pattern, you will know (if you didn’t already):

How to apply principles of filet crochet to Tunisian stitches for a strikingly lacy net.
How to manage different kinds of loops held on the Tunisian crochet hook: temporary vs. Tunisian yarn overs, and completed stitches.
How to crochet a triangle shawl by starting and ending at the upper corners.
How to create a versatile diamond variation using just the gauge swatch.
How to edge Tunisian crochet with filet spaces as you go.
How to crochet beaded-fringe removable ties.

Materials & Sizes

Straight or Flexible Tunisian crochet hook at least 13″ {33.0 cm} long: Size G/6 {4 mm} or size needed to match gauge.

Yarn DesigningVashti.com Lotus (52% Cotton, 48% Rayon; 256 yds/235 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein): use one ball for the smaller orange wrap and 2 balls for the larger blue one. It’s currently available and substitutes perfectly for the (possibly discontinued) orange and blue yarn I used for the original triangle shawls:

Diamond-Ennis (170–240 yds): 38 (41.5, 45)” {96.5 (105.4, 114.3) cm} long and 12 (13, 14)” {30.5 (33.0, 35.6) cm} wide. For the one shown, I used only 1 (2) balls each of DesigningVashti.com Lotus Snack mini-balls (52% Cotton, 48% Rayon; 85 yds/77.7 m per 1.16 oz/33 g skein), Satin Grey and Lavender Ice.
Halter Vest: Torso circumference is 38 (41.5, 45)” {96.5 (105.4, 114.3) cm}. Each solid-stitch bra cup section spans approx. 7.5 (8.5, 9.5)” {19.1 (21.6, 24.1) cm} in height and width. Neckline drop is 12 (13, 14.5)”. The ties add range to these final dimensions. Dimensions are given for sizes X-Small/Small, with Medium and Large in parentheses. See p. 9 for customizing the dimensions and yarn amounts.
Shoulder Drape: 38 (41.5, 45)” long x 12 (13, 14.5)” wide {105.4 (114.3) cm x 33.0 (36.8) cm}.

Yarn: Southwest Trading Company Bamboo (100% bamboo; 250 yd [229 m]/3.53 oz [100 g]): 1 (#411 Tequila) or 2 (#128 Ocean Life) skeins, possibly discontinued:

Two-skein (500 yds) blue shawl: About 62” {157.5 cm} wide from point to point and 25” {63.5 cm} long at deepest point of triangle.
One-skein (250 yds) orange shoulder wrap: About 50” {127.0 cm} wide from point to point and 20” {50.8 cm} long at deepest point of triangle.
Substituting: Pattern works the same if you use one color throughout. Choose a yarn with a recommended crochet hook size range of E/4–G/7 {3.5 mm–4.5 mm}. Or use any yarn weight and a hook size that is appropriate for it.

Large Seed Beads and a steel hook (optional for ties): 18 seed beads per tie. Capelet style needs two ties (36 beads) and the halter style needs four (72 beads). The bead holes need to be large enough for a loop of your yarn to be pulled through with a steel crochet hook. For the Lotus yarn I used size 6° “e-beads” and a size 10 {1.3 mm} steel hook.

Notions: Two stitch markers. Scissors. Yarn needle.

Aery Faery Offset Wrap

Included: photo step-outs and a stitch diagram for both right- and left-handed crocheters.

The idea for Aery-Faery came from watching Once Upon a Time (a TV series based on fairy tales). I wondered if a glittering mohair and silk lace version of Aero and Warm Aeroette would be spellbinding. I proudly present Aery Faery.

Unlike Aero and Aeroette, (but like the new Diamond Ennis!), Aery Faery is not started in one corner. No increasing along the end of the Forward Pass is required. You can either seam the ends together to create a loop scarf, or steadily decrease to create scarf corners.

Skill Level

Intermediate. Here’s a list of five basic rules of Tunisian crochet patterns. Tunisian Shakti Scarfythings is rated Easy and would be a great introduction to simple lacy biasing. Aery Faery is a simplified version of my dramatic summery Tunisian filet designs like Aero and Ennis.

This pattern will likely be a new experience if you haven’t already crocheted an Aeroette (or Aero, Four Peaks, Shaktis, Islander, or Petals), so I go slowly through the first rows and review key basics, just like I would in a class. As you continue with the pattern you’ll see Aery Faery’s simple logic. This will empower you to create exciting variations.

I’ve kept the pattern abbreviations to a minimum. Some may be new to you because they are specific to Tunisian lace crochet. UK and Australian equivalents for American terms included.

?After using this pattern, you will know (if you didn’t already):

How to crochet a rectangular wrap with lacy offset rows of Tunisian crochet stitches.
How to turn a filet net parallelogram into a diagonal mesh-like rectangular scarf.
How to enjoy crocheting with a super fine weight fashion mohair yarn.
How to edge Tunisian crochet with lacy filet spaces as you go.
How to square up Tunisian filet edges with lean picots.

Finished Dimensions

60″ x 16″ {152.4 x 40.64 cm} measured flat; drapes to 72″ {183} long. Width and length are easily customized.

Materials

Tunisian Crochet Hook: Size US G/7 {4.5 mm}, minimum 10″ {25.4 cm} long.
Yarn: Artyarns Silk Mohair Glitter (60% Super Kid Mohair, 40% Silk with Lurex; 312 yds/285 m per .88 oz/25 g skein): 2 skeins; color shown is the stunning opal-like “H-165.”

To substitute a yarn of a similar Lace Weight thickness: Choose a #0 Super Fine Weight yarn with a recommended hook size range of US B/1 {2.00 mm} to US E/4 {3.5 mm}. The yarn I used is thinner than many mohair blends in this lace weight category, meaning it’s closer to “Cobweb.” To substitute a thicker or thinner yarn, try a crochet hook size that is 2 to 3 sizes larger than recommended for the yarn. See my newsletter #28 for more about crocheting with mohair. My favorite thing to do with mohair yarn is lacy Tunisian crochet!

Diamond Ennis

This two-color convertible rhombus shape makes the most of one of my favorite things: Tunisian filet structure and drape. Looking for the triangle shawl? See the Ennis Revelation set.

Add two beaded ties for a shoulder layer that stays where you drape it. Add two more ties and it converts to a stunning halter top.

The ties are designed to be repositionable. Add, remove, and relocate the ties anywhere, easily. They’re crocheted with Tunisian stitches and the beaded fringe ends are done with a crochet hook.

The size Small shown here required only 170 yards (two Lotus Snack mini-balls) and could be completed in a day. Tunisian lace doesn’t use up a lot of yarn, and looks pretty on both sides.

The pattern includes changes for Medium, Large/1X, and Plus sizes. It has a stitch diagram, schematic, and plenty of leftie-friendly extra information.

This Diamond Ennis pattern is also in a set called Ennis Revelation. The other pattern in the set is a triangular shawl that was my first and most dramatic Tunisian filet design, published as Ennis in Interweave Crochet Magazine, Summer 2013 issue.

The original Ennis inspired the Aero series: Aero, Warm Aeroette, Aery Faery, and Aquarienne, as well as more designs in progress, classes, newsletters, and blog posts over the years. I’ve added links to some of these in this pattern.

Skill Level

Tunisian Intermediate. With this pattern you’ll learn how to crochet a diamond shape from the center out. You’ll decrease along only the “easy” edge (the starting edge of the forward passes).

Is this your first Tunisian filet project? Try a few different crochet hooks; a different surface finish may offer more control when making stitches with many yarn overs. If the numerous yarn overs remain challenging, start with the Aery Faery or Warm Aeroette pattern instead. They were written with Tunisian filet beginners in mind.

I’ve kept abbreviations to a minimum.

?After using this pattern, you will know (if you didn’t already):

How to apply principles of filet crochet to Tunisian stitches for a strikingly lacy net.
How to manage different kinds of loops held on the Tunisian crochet hook: temporary vs. Tunisian yarn overs, and completed stitches.
How to make and drape a “diamond” (rhombus) as a capelet-style wrap, and halter top.
How to edge Tunisian crochet with filet spaces as you go.
How to crochet beaded-fringe removable ties.

Finished Dimensions

Measured flat, blocked. Dimensions are given for sizes X-Small/Small, with Medium and Large in parentheses. Pattern has more details on customizing the dimensions and yarn amounts.

Halter Vest: Torso circumference is 38 (41.5, 45)” {96.5 (105.4, 114.3) cm}. Each solid-stitch bra cup section spans approx. 7.5 (8.5, 9.5)” {19.1 (21.6, 24.1) cm} in height and width. Neckline drop is 12 (13, 14.5)”.
The ties add range to these final dimensions.
Shoulder Drape: 38 (41.5, 45)” long x 12 (13, 14.5)” wide {105.4 (114.3) cm x 33.0 (36.8) cm}.

Materials

Straight or Flexible Tunisian crochet hook at least 13″ {33.0 cm} long: Size G/6 {4 mm} or size needed to match gauge.

Yarn DesigningVashti.com Lotus (52% Cotton, 48% Rayon; 256 yds/235 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein): This yarn comes in two amounts. This one is the original 256-yd ball. See below for the 85-yd “Snack” mini-ball. Use one 256-yd ball if you want to make a one-color version in any size. For the 2-color version, use one ball of each color for the Plus sizes.

Yarn Used for Diamond Ennis Shown: DesigningVashti.com Lotus Snack mini-balls (52% Cotton, 48% Rayon; 85 yds/77.7 m per 1.16 oz/33 g skein): 1 (2, 2) balls each of Satin Grey and Lavender Ice. Add 40 yds more per Plus size (see p. 9) and use the 256-yd ball size listed above.
Substituting Yarns: Pattern works the same if you use one color throughout. The dramatic filet border is created as you complete each row, so a long-striping yarn would work well. Choose a yarn with a recommended crochet hook size range of E/4–G/7 {3.5 mm–4.5 mm}. Or use any yarn weight and a hook size that is appropriate for it.

Notions: Two stitch markers. Scissors. Yarn needle.

Skill Level

Materials & Sizes

Skill Level

Finished Dimensions

Materials

I seamed with stitch equivalents in this 2019 image. It was not in the original 2011 newsletter issue #2, A Super Crochet Maneuver. It’s explained at the end.

Welcome to issue #2.

Skill Level

Finished Dimensions

Materials