Create something truly unforgettable using nothing more than cotton thread, a crochet hook, and the timeless beauty of lacework. This heirloom-style crochet parasol is designed to showcase your talent and add elegance to weddings, photo shoots, cosplay, historical events, or simply a sunny afternoon in vintage-inspired style. The pattern is written row-by-row and includes detailed instructions, crochet diagrams, and step-by-step photos. You’ll also find a helpful tutorial showing how to prepare a traditional umbrella frame and securely attach your finished crochet cover.
FORMAT & LANGUAGE: • English, German (Deutsch) • PDF, 20-23 pages and 6-16 MB (depending on the language)
CROCHET LEVEL & SKILLS: • Intermediate • Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, shell, cluster, picot, back post single crochet, pineapple stitch, working with thread, working in the round, increasing, blocking, sewing
SIZE: Adult size umbrella, approximately 48” (122 cm) around the top of the opened canopy
MATERIALS: • Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Thread Size 10; Weight: 0 / Thread; Fiber content: 100% Mercerized Cotton; Length per ball: 350 yd (320 m); Qty: 3 1⁄2 balls of any color or 1200 yd (1100 m) total • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers • Safety pins • Liquid Stitch or any other fabric glue for securing the thread ends • Crazy Glue or any other instant glue for gluing the tips • Regular stick-umbrella with 8 ribs & 23 1⁄2” (59.7 cm) rib length • Steel hook 2.25mm (US-2), or any hook size to obtain the gauge
