Crochet this Feather and Fan Shawl Today - Subaqueous!
Subaqueous is a textured crochet shawl designed by Janica York Carter. Its ripple shape gains movement from short rows, which form gently curving wedges. The design may look intricate, but it brings together familiar stitches in a distinctive arrangement. This overview summarizes the construction, skill level, and yarn information available from Expression Fiber Arts. It is a project guide, not a substitute for the designer’s complete directions.
Each wedge uses a two-row repeat alternating single crochet and double crochet. Changing which loops are worked adds surface texture: the source describes rows worked through back loops only as well as rows worked through both loops. At the end of each wedge, stair-stepped stitch lengths smooth the transitions between the short rows. These elements shape the fabric without requiring an unfamiliar stitch vocabulary.
The pattern is classed as Adventurous Beginner. It may suit crocheters comfortable with basic stitches who are ready to pay closer attention to row placement and changing loop positions. Techniques listed for the design include short rows, working through back loops or front loops only, and an optional foundation single crochet beginning. These are features of the pattern, not a complete set of instructions for making the shawl.
Source-listed yarn details:
- The recommended yarn is Luster Sport, a blend of 50% superwash merino wool and 50% lyocell.
- Each full-sized skein contains 395 yd (361 m). The source says to have at least four skeins for the project.
- The sample used approximately 1,577 yd (1,442 m) in total: about 394 yd (360 m) each of Colors A, B, and C, and 395 yd (361 m) of Color D.
- The sample used nearly all the yarn in the Quiet Hues Luster Sport Kit. Treat the sample quantities as an estimate, not a guarantee for every crocheter.
The four-color sample gives a sense of how a palette can emphasize the shawl’s textured wedges, but the supplied overview does not specify that those colors are required. If choosing different shades or yarn, use the project information in the designer’s resource to check suitability and quantities rather than relying on the sample estimate alone.
Expression Fiber Arts provides the complete Subaqueous pattern and written instructions, including a Row Map. Refer to that resource for the full construction details. The information summarized here does not provide row-by-row directions, so it should not be used on its own to crochet the shawl.
A video tutorial is also available to demonstrate how to get started. It is a visual companion for the beginning of the project, while the written directions and Row Map remain the references for the complete design. Having both available may be useful if you like to see an initial setup before following written instructions.
About the Author: Efa Team
The source page lists Efa Team as its author and credits Janica York Carter as the designer of Subaqueous. This distinction identifies the source-page author separately from the person who created the shawl design. The overview above summarizes information from the Expression Fiber Arts source and does not claim authorship of the pattern.
