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

GAUGE: 15 dc X 6 rows = 2” X 2” (5 X 5 cm)