SuperStardust, a little girl's dream 🌠

Summer is slowly coming to an end and I have to admit I am ready for it. It was a long hot summer here in France and as summers are: hectic, buzzing, full of joy and holiday visitors. But it was also a time of personal changes and unexpected troubles. We had to adjust and find new ways to move forward. It took time and effort but I think we have a new balance now, so let's move on!

The little girl who inspired me to design this wrap showed me how to be a stardust sparkling superstar. Big dreams, unicorns and a pink sparkly shawl... what else does a girl need in life?

SuperStardust has a slightly unusual shape, with the neck standing up a bit. It ensures a nice fit when worn around the back of the neck but does not bother when worn in the front. With its variety of stitches, it tries to convey the joy, confidence and sparkles of that wonderful time in life: childhood.

This crescent wrap is 112 cm wide (about 44 ½") and 55 cm deep (about 22 ½"), measured in the centre. I added suggestions to the pattern for those of you who'd like to make an adult version. It can be easily adjusted to different lengths and widths by adding or subtracting pattern repeats. One of my testers made a lovely adult version in blue as well! You can see the test projects on Ravelry. I hope it inspires you to find your own yarn preferences.

Recommended yarns for this pattern can be Made by ME Specials: Scarfie Cake, Lionbrand Shawl in a Ball or Shawl in a Cake, Scheepjes whirl (or any other gradient yarn) or Lionbrand Shawl in a Ball Metallic (for the sparkle effect). This list is by no means exhaustive, only meant to give some ideas. Many DK or Aran yarns lend themselves to make this shawl.

Don't you just love this radiant girl, all wrapped in her favourite colours, ready to become a topmodel? ;-) I know I do!

There is a Pdf of the full pattern available on Ravelry, Etsy and Love Crafts.

As usual, if you need help while making this pattern, you are welcome to ask for it below in the comments, contact me personally or come and find me on Ravelry or Facebook. On both platforms I have groups as well where I love to help you out.

Happy crocheting,
Lili

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