A crochet triangle shawl inspired by Persephone’s myth — stitched in shadow, sealed with a promise.

✨ Part of the Midnite Botanica Collection

A darkly romantic series of crochet patterns from KnotBadBritt — for the makers who crave moody palettes, botanical shapes, and myth-woven magic.

🖋️ About the Pattern

The Crimson Vow is a crochet triangle shawl with a gothic soul and fluid drape. Inspired by the tale of Persephone and the pomegranate seeds that bound her to the Underworld, this pattern features three bold contrast color stripes cascading through an elegant mix of meditative double crochet and open lace sections.

Worked top-down and finished with symbolic, dramatic flair, this design is ideal for advanced beginners who want to explore lace, texture, and contrast — with plenty of visual impact and built-in rhythm.

🧶 Yarn

• Toil & Trouble Cadence DK (100% superwash merino; 231 yds per 100g)
  • Main Color (C1): Wine Harvest – 685 yds / 626 m
  • Contrast Color (C2): Season of the Witch – 230 yds / 210 m
  • Total: 915 yds / 837 m of DK weight yarn

Looking to stash dive? Choose two high-contrast colorways for maximum drama, or pair rich neutrals for a softer, more ghostly take.

✂️ Materials

• 5.0 mm / US H-8 crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Blocking tools (mats, pins or blockers, wool wash)

📏 Finished Measurements (after blocking)

• Wingspan: 68 in / 172 cm
• Depth: 40 in / 101 cm
• Side length: 52 in / 132 cm

🧵 Construction + Skills

• Worked flat from the top down
• Alternates solid double crochet and lace repeats
• Center spine increases with a clean, symmetrical finish
• Includes a photo tutorial + stitch chart
• Uses US crochet terminology
• Great for lace beginners and lovers of drape

🌱 Suggested Yarn Subs

• Magpie Fibers Swanky DK – for extra shine
• Malabrigo Caprino – rich texture and hand-dyed color
• Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino – soft and structured
• WoolDreamers Saona – rustic charm with halo

❤️ Pattern Includes

• Fully written instructions (US terms)
• Lace repeat stitch chart
• Step-by-step photo tutorial
• Blocking tips + customization notes
• Clear row-by-row formatting

🔖 Tags

#TheCrimsonVow #KnotBadBritt #CrochetTriangleShawl #MidniteBotanica #PersephoneInspired #GothicCrochet #MoodyMakes

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