Sarayu - Crochet Shawl Tutorial + FSC (Foundation Single Crochet)

Hey, love munchkins! We have a NEW crochet shawl tutorial for you. We hope you love this Sarayu pattern! Download it here:
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We used 3 skeins of our shimmering, draping Oasis Camel Silk Fingering weight yarn. Colors come and go but choose any you love from here: www.expression...
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[@0707Denisem]

beautiful shawl. I can’t wait to make it. Thank you. You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you,

[@jilllovesbeegees70]

You are the best instructor on you tube. Hands down. Thank you!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so kind! Thank you! ❤️

[@jenniferwilcox2525]

I am a crocheter and just can’t knit but I love all your videos whichever craft it is for because you make them special. Your smile and your positive outlook on life make your videos so fun to watch. Thank you!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! ❤️😻

[@jilllovesbeegees70]

I do believe that you are the easiest teacher to follow. You show it carefully as you explain. I am trying to show my 11-year-old granddaughter how to crochet and I know how to crochet but to show it to somebody is so hard!🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️the hardest part for me to help her understand is how to hold the hook and where to place her fingers and the yarn.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I hear ya! I can be quite challenging to teach someone how to crochet. She is lucky to have someone as wonderful as you to show her! 😘🧶

[@joycechapman262]

You always have the most beautiful patterns/projects to share. Thank you so much for sharing. Stay safe and well. God bless.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! You too! 💙💙🧶

[@joannmccormick6468]

i have made 2 of these and plan on making 3 more as gifts and another one for myself. sarayu has to be my favorite design!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Aww, I'm so glad you like it. It is truly a stunner. ❤️

[@minad6224]

Thank you for another beautiful pattern as well great tutorial!! Also THANK YOU!!! for all your wonderful words & positive energy. You shine such a bright light over the Universe!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! 😘😘 We appreciate you so much! 💙💙

[@virginiamclaren7571]

I’m a new fan....just ordered some of your fingering yarn and some patterns...can’t wait till they get here

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Wonderful! I hope you love them! 💕

[@gailflitcraft6813]

I really like this shawl and the gorgeous blue yarn! I am a knitter, but I watched your tutorial and I believe I could crochet this with your detailed instructions. Thank you for the pattern and the crochet stitch tutorial!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much! 💙😘

[@Renee_L1966]

Right! I'm not watching any more of your dems for at least a week! LOL I just bought two patterns. Enough already hahaha. Thank you xx

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

😂😂💕💕💕

[@nayantarapandit9418]

Loved Sarayu design a lot Loved the Final Lines too Today is all we have Must try this lovely pattern Expression Fiber Arts Love uuuu Byeeeee Looking Forward to some more pretty simple designs

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Most welcome 😊 More coming soon! 😍

[@lynnwasylkevych4786]

Although I am a Master Crocheter, I love watching your videos. you are very clear and concise. Great job pretty lady. Treble thumbs up.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much! 💙

[@lolitawolfe6636]

This is another keeper! I have them all in safekeeping, thanks for all the fun!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Glad you like them! 💕

[@susana-b2315]

Hi Chandi, beautiful shawl. Your instructions are clear, and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much 🙂❤️

[@jilllovesbeegees70]

Love you yarns, patterns and the colors! And you of course❤️you precious lady.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

We love you too! 💙💜🧶

[@helenrieck2343]

Great tutorial, the FSC was easy to understand!!! Thank you again for this beautiful pattern!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@pattigolden1]

I'm more of a knitter, it's mostly because it's more stressful to crochet on my hands & the chain wasn't "stretchy", love this !

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much! 😘💙

[@feeberizer]

Whoever created the FSC needs to be given a medal and a hefty monetary prize imo. Without it, I'd skip right past this lovely pattern.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Agreed! 💙

[@lbessinger]

Absolutely beautiful color and shawl! The yarn looks really beautiful! Thank you for showing us how to make the shawl... this is one I'd love to make for myself!! Thank you for the pattern link!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome!

[@deirdreevans5533]

Thank you Chandi for reposting this video tutorial. I really like the fact that you told us how to count the stitches to maintain the straight edges all thru the shawl🤗 Thank you and your team for all of your hard work. You guys are great 👍🏾 Much Love, Peace and Blessings to you all💖

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thanks, Deirdre! We appreciate you! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! ♥️💕

[@motherdear45]

Hi me lovely nice to see you thank you for free pattern again x

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have an amazing weekend! ❤️

[@dawnanderson2951]

Beautiful shawl! Thank you for the pattern! Thank you for all that you do! Stay safe!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful day! ❤️

[@christineewing948]

Such a beautiful shawl! Making one right now in black yarn! Thank you!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm so glad you like it! 😍😍

[@alexisverbic4509]

Thank you for reposting the video. This shawl looks beautiful!!!!!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

❤️❤️

[@seanna-mariephillips6540]

I really enjoy your videos, you do a great job presenting everything and especially the way you hold your hook. Holding your hook this way helps to see exactly what you are doing. I have always held my hook like a pencil, I feel like I have more control of the hook.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I appreciate that! And I'm glad you enjoy our tutorials. Have a nice weekend! 💕

[@dayrue4696]

Great video work! I really like how springy the foundation stitch is - I love it! The wrap is gorgeous! Working on it now with some yummy coffee!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful day. 😉

[@irmarivas7603]

Love love love your videos! You are just too cute! Thank you for your teachings!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

💙💙💙 Thank you!

[@CookwithCatalina]

I love this shawl! I am not a crochet-ist but I would like to make this one. You are the cutest and most effective teacher I have met on the web . Kisses! Cat(alina)

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! 😘💜💕🧶

[@mcruz2187]

Beautiful pattern. You and you hubby always make me laugh at the end. Thanks 😊

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank ya! He is a silly one! 😁💜

[@creativecat8776]

I love your videos on crochet because i only crochet thank u for sharing 🥰

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@beckyfarkas1319]

Never saw that kind of foundation stitch! Brilliant!!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Glad you liked it! 💙

[@crochetingglamma4055]

What a cute pattern. Thank you for sharing Chandi. I just adore you

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much! 😘😘💙

[@joanahern566]

Love this! Simple and elegant pattern. I bought the yarn, by the time I went on line my choice was limited but I’m sure it will look wonderful in the variegated color I selected. Can’t wait to start!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy! 💙

[@gaylecunningham3614]

I'm going to pull out an old crochet hook and some yarn and try this! The screams you may hear are me yet again attempting to NOT crochet my fingers into the pattern. Sigh...but I'm going to do it! What a lovely pattern!!!! And what hilarious outtakes! All this laughter isns't good for me! (Just kidding)!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

💙💙 You've got this! 💙💙

[@TheLashera]

A nice shawl. Thanks for sharing. Love it.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! 😊

[@Sophiecjp]

Love this pattern and love that you have written pattern along with video. Thank you so much for all you great work💕

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

😍😍

[@Retiree1992]

This is fantastic! Oh those dreaded chains are history. It so gives a smoother and visual as you noted. Girl you are rocking for beginners and confident. 🤙👏👏👏✊👏👏👏👏👍

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad the video was helpful!

[@lilith0886]

Vey easy to make and nice to watch tutorial. Thank you. I'm starting to make my wrap now. xoxo

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Have fun!

[@sandragriffiths9692]

What a sweetheart. What a smiley face and voice😁

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

🥰🤩🙏🏻

[@mrs.cookie5610]

I'm loving this sarayu, I just bought an off the shoulder jean dress that this will go perfect with, thank you!

[@krishna_keerthana]

Thanks much! I would love to see your versions of my Design... Make sure tag me on instagram...

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Perfect! 💙

[@henriettegelinasleroux6401]

Always beautiful love it

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@theastewart6721]

Lovely as always Chandi! Nice and airy! Thanks for sharing!💕

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much 😊 We appreciate you so much! 💙

[@theastewart6721]

Awe, thank you!💞💞

[@91Sentinel]

I've never learned a foundation chain that way before!! I'm excited to try it!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Perfect! Enjoy! 😻❤️

[@91Sentinel]

@@ExpressionFiberArts I will!!! I'm curious. I've lately been enjoying this beautiful lace weight bamboo cotton blend yarn for Colorado summer shawls. Do you think this pattern might look good or be almost too lacey with a lace weight yarn? Probably just need to try it and see.

[@millieo.5325]

Great tutorial, as always! I finally understood the Foundation SC; you are excellent when it comes to explaining stitches! You are AWESOME!!! Thank you for all you do...❤ Have a wonderful day...🤗😙

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad the video was helpful! 😘❤️

[@jmn5600]

Working on this now in a light alpaca yarn in pine green! So excited! Thanks for another great pattern.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

That's going to be beautiful! 💚💚

[@lisamolyneux9435]

Another stunning pattern really need to learn to crochet

[@krishna_keerthana]

Pleasure..!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

❤️❤️

[@Quinnton98]

U should. She is a great teacher!

[@lenakozak3060]

Thank you so much.You are amazing.God bless you !!!!!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome. 💙

[@corinneleraypassionlaineuse]

Superbe et instructive Je connaissais pas cette méthode de construction de la fondation 😊

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful! 💙💙

[@twixxsky14393]

I really love how you explain every detail Very nice thank you for sharing

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@judywalker2849]

OMG, I am loving that color 💙💙💙💙

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! 💙💙

[@foxxybrown291]

Another cute pattern 😍😍😍🧶🧶🧶 xx

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! 😊🧶💙

[@bonnieblahovich2848]

Beautiful i am sorry if I was crabby when trying to download a pattern , u have wonderful tutorials and beautiful items

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! 😊

[@mariagoretti9179]

Lovely colour my favourite blue colour beautiful shwal

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much 😊

[@mariagoretti9179]

@@ExpressionFiberArts my pleasure ma'am thank you to

[@anitawessels3932]

Love this way of starting my crouchet project.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

💕🧶

[@pandoradesign2781]

You are a breath of fresh air to watch, you make the fsc easy to understand, now i can practice it without fear and make this gorgeous shawl, thank you so much xx 💖

[@45beetle]

So beautiful cant wait to get started

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy! 🧶

[@marthat1390]

Love this method, so simple.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Glad you like it!

[@deebrown5980]

That’s gorgeous!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm so glad you like it! 😍

[@cherylhandmadewithlove338]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE this pattern!! So GORGEOUS!!! 😍😘👍🏼!! So HAPPY that you were able to fix the🙌🏽 UPLOADING so quickly 💋💋💋💋!! I'm so excited to start this one sweetie! You and Tim are just so ADORABLE!! Much LOVE and you both are always in my thoughts & 🙏🏼!!! Be Safe😷 and Stay Healthy, Promise❣#YARNMakesMeHappy🧶 #GPWarrior💚🥄

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thanks, Cheryl! I hope you have the most wonderful weekend! 😘😘💙

[@cherylhandmadewithlove338]

@@ExpressionFiberArts 💞😘😘❣❣❣❣❣

[@mirnacabello8192]

Soy de Chile🇨🇱❤️Bendiciones y Congratuletion por su Crochet es muy fácil, lindo y lo enseña muy bien. Gracias❤️

[@jwstanley2645]

You seem to share an American prejudice against the past in favor of the future. That part, not so great. But I love this pattern. I live in Arizona and today the temp was well into the 100-110 temp range. Only breathy patterns/shawls work in these conditions. I love that I can use this pattern to quickly shift from open to warming, because one moment I am under an AC duct and chilly, while the next I am outdoors inside nature's oven. Let me assure you. Have you ever opened an oven and gotten a face full of hot air? I get this whenever I open my apartment door in the AZ summer. It's an oven out there. I hope this pattern will help me wear a shawl for fashion without cooking inside it in the heat. Then, indoors, I often feel like a little green pea in the flash freeze. I hope this pattern will protect me from feeling like a Birdseye flash frozen veggie. Also, just one more point. Thank you for visiting the realm of crochet folk. Many of your truly beautiful designs belong to the two-stick neighbors. That's great for them and I envy them, but I am a clumsy ox with two sticks instead of one hook. Knitting is a so-so place to visit, but I cannot yet live there. Love your vids. Thanks much.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank ya! I hope that you have a wonderful day! ❤️

[@mariachristinavieira9822]

Beautiful work. I've loved the pratical explanation. And so good mood. 😍

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😍

[@yolandamontalvo9054]

Its gorgeous

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@Annascraftyamore]

Another gorgeous shawl Chandi and always complemented by your beautiful yarns ♥️♥️

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much 😊😘😍

[@gatitacuriosa7446]

This is gorgeous. I love this bright beautiful blue !!! In India, there is a river named Sarayu. Also, there is mention of it in Swami and Friends, a book written by R. K. Narayan.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@daisymohamed6080]

Thank you for sharing❤️ Its so beautiful.... This will be my next project.❤️

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@gemmamcdowell3231]

Love watching your tutorials. So calm and relaxing. You have inspired me to get over my fingering weight fears. Also i love how you match your hooks to your nails x

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Oh, thank you! You've got this! 💙

[@corlissyamasaki3476]

This is really beautiful!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

❤️

[@MsKarenMR]

Gorgeous! Thanks Chandi!💖

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! 😘💙

[@januaryelizabeth8784]

So beautiful

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much!

[@jayhowlett8771]

Wow. Another beautiful video about crochet. The one that I saw like this is from Cassiekoy Crochet channel

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

🙏🏻🧶

[@teresacastle8155]

Your work is amazing. Thank you

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

💙💕

[@FrancienDanielsWebb]

Chandi you are just gorgeous and you model all your garments beautifully. Chandi when I want to download one of your free patterns like this one but I have to go through my PayPal and then I still don’t see anywhere I can actually download the pattern. So no pattern but a lot of frustration as I need to repeatedly fill in all my personal living details. How can I get past having to use the PayPal system when I am not actually paying. I have bought some and one day once I get 8 pairs of socks knitted and my daughter’s colleague and best friend’s husband needs beanies (6) as his last one was virtually eaten by their very naughty but cute German shepherd Tucker! I am looking forward to buying the yarn needed for the Aussie water lily as I am an Aussie living in Victoria the southern most State on the mainland. Love your tutorials thank you so much for the heads up on making life easier in this time. Hugs from a very safe distance ha ha

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much! For free patterns, just use the credit card payment system. They won't ask for your card information. It is better than using PayPal checkout. Here is a link for downloading a free pattern, which might help explain it better than I am doing here. I hope you have an amazing day! ❤️❤️ www.expressionfiberarts.com/faqs/

[@AnielleReid]

Thanks so much for this! I have purchased a couple of your patterns and they never look like yours because I wasn't following along to a video! Please please consider making videos for all of your patterns so that people like myself who purchase your patterns can understand them correctly.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome!

[@TNBredRose]

Beautiful. I love your nails too❤

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! 🤗

[@tinahairston6383]

Love the patterns and your tutorials but your bloopers, BAHAHAHA!!! Thanks for the laughs, too :)

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thanks, Tina! 🤩😂😍

[@miasaxour9100]

Love this and I have the best expression yarn for this project

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Perfect! 💙😘

[@melissakilburn7395]

I'm gonna make a few of these 😊

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Awesome! Enjoy!

[@teresarn1965]

I am anxious to start this!!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I hope you enjoy!

[@karenperkins2499]

Beautiful

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kasthurigangadhar5129]

Beatiful

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thanks!

[@aishaalmulla9883]

Thank you 💕 .. i wonder if you can share a project using worsted yarn 🧶 (mixed of marina wool and silk) .. I will apprciate that.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

We have some projects using worsted yarn here: www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/patterns.html?_bc_fsnf=1&Yarn+Weight=Worsted&Craft=Crochet ❤️

[@acojan]

Can I do this pattern on a DK weight yarn ? Fingering weight seems just so tiny but im not sure how the drape would work out. The yarn in the video also looks much thicker than fingering so I'm hopeful it will work out fine.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Hi Noel, thank you for your comment. We usually use thicker yarn like DK or Worsted for our tutorials because the stitches are easier to see on video. Regarding your question, yes, you can use DK yarn for the Sarayu but you're correct it'll affect the drape when using thicker yarn. So I'd suggest to find something with a similar fiber content to the Oasis Camel Silk Fingering (original yarn; 50/50 Camel/Silk) like our Alpaca Silk DK. It is DK but is 50/50 Alpaca/Silk and should behave similar. I hope this helps. Have a wonderful day! 💕

[@liviasowho5050]

Stunning personality... 👍👏

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you 😊

[@nakiahmorgan2646]

So excited to make this but what hook size did you use and what yarn size can I use a size 3 what hook would you recommend if it's different than the hook you used.❤️

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Hi Nakiah, Thank you for your question. I'm happy to help. The yarn used in this samples is a light Fingering base, our Oasis Camel Silk Fingering, and the hook suggested is a 4.00 mm. I hope this answered your question. Have a nice weekend! ❤️

[@ivaniamarinho]

Que lindo parabéns pelo trabalho.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

🙏🏻🥰

[@leilouchabio3351]

Très belle comme d'habitude

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

❤️❤️💙💙

[@dinapabon2307]

Muy lindo y fácil yeah be here in this moment the best

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

😍😍

[@AR-js5rp]

Tq Chandi 😘 it's lovely ❤

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much 🙂😘

[@lazuli2199]

Very nice!

[@deborahapostolou8078]

Amazing camera work. Thank you!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

💙💜💙

[@mtmmtm481]

Beautiful!! Can you please tell how many chains to start,

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much! You can find all of that information in the pattern here: www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/sarayu.html

[@CutieBugByChloe]

I have this skein of self striping Lion Brand Cupcake yarn and wanted to see if you have any crochet shawl patterns you would recommend. Thank you! 😊

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

We have a few that might be fun! www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/patterns.html?_bc_fsnf=1&Craft=Crochet&Project+Type=Shawls%2FWraps

[@shirleyrivard2695]

Love this shawl how do i get a written pattern ?

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You can find it here: www.expressionfiberarts.com/search.php?search_query_adv=sarayu Thanks!

[@judithplumb1564]

Love the pattern can it be knitted as I can't crochet not for the want of trying many times I just can't seem to master it all xx

[@krishna_keerthana]

Sadly... This pattern cannot be knitted Judith... But this is beginner friendly pattern and you must definitely give it a try. Trust me! after trying this pattern, you'll change your mind about crochet.. All the Best!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Hi, this is just crochet, but have you seen this wrap? www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/textured-laguna.html You might like it ❤️

[@muayliiinlove9593]

thank you🤩

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

🤗🤗🤗

[@lucyhernandez3408]

ls pretty shawl can you do the chain easy to do. ty

[@zehraakten2368]

Thank you.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You're welcome! ❤️

[@amounai]

Look so beautiful ❤🌹 is there a chart for this

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

We don't have charts, just written instructions. 💙

[@lindaconley9544]

I have a mental block when it comes to FSC - mine curls and I just end up frustrated - so I do the long chain and work back into it. Would I chain 321 and work my first sc in the second chain from my hook?

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

That is exactly what you should do! 😘😍