Everything you need to crochet your own cosy reading shawl — in one beautiful pack.

Curl up with a good book and a hook. This reading shawl crochet yarn pack brings together a printed copy of Agatha's Reading Shawl pattern and five full-size balls of Stylecraft Impressions Aran in the soft, painterly Water Lilies shade — the exact yarn and colourway used in the original design.

A shawl designed for readers

Unlike a traditional triangular shawl, the reading shawl is shaped to stay put. Its clever rectangular-with-a-twist construction covers the whole of your back with no pointy tail slipping off your shoulders, keeping you warm whether you're reading in bed, crocheting on the sofa, or watching the waves from a windswept beach. A simple, elegant stitch design on the front adds prettiness without complicated lacework — there are no holes in the main fabric to let the draught in, and no tassels to fuss over.

The pattern uses straightforward stitches and a repetitive rhythm that grows quickly, making it a relaxing project for confident beginners and a soothing make for experienced crocheters. A QR code on the pattern links straight to a full step-by-step video tutorial, so help is always one scan away.

Yarn inspired by Monet

Stylecraft Impressions takes its cue from the Impressionist painters, and the Water Lilies shade (5404) is pure Monet: soft sage and eucalyptus greens flecked with gentle daubs of gold, cream, and misty blue-grey. The colour shifts subtly as you work, creating a beautifully blended, watercolour effect across the finished shawl with no effort on your part.

This smooth, silky aran-weight yarn has gorgeous drape — exactly what you want in a shawl that wraps and stays soft against the skin. And because it's 100% premium acrylic, your finished shawl is machine washable at 30°C, so it can handle everyday snuggling.

What's included

• 1 x printed Agatha's Reading Shawl crochet pattern (with QR code to the full video tutorial)
• 5 x 100g balls of Stylecraft Impressions Aran in Water Lilies (5404) — 500g / approx. 1,100m of yarn in total

You will also need

• 5mm crochet hook (or size needed to match your tension; ball band suggests 4.5mm)
• Darning needle
• Scissors

Yarn specifications

• Brand: Stylecraft
• Range: Impressions
• Shade: Water Lilies (5404)
• Weight: Aran
• Composition: 100% premium acrylic
• Ball size: 100g / approx. 220m (240yds)
• Tension: 18 sts x 24 rows to 10cm
• Care: Machine wash 30°C, cool tumble dry, cool iron

A perfect gift for book lovers and crocheters

Whether you're treating yourself or gifting a crafty friend, this kit takes the guesswork out of yarn shopping — the quantity, colourway, and pattern are already matched, so the recipient can start hooking straight away. Order your reading shawl yarn pack today and cast on for those long, cosy evenings.