Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – All About That Drape
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When I created the All About That Drape Top, I knew the stitch pattern would also be perfect for a shawl. As soon as I was able, I set about creating this beautiful piece.
Lacy and textured stitches combine with gorgeous, superfine weight yarn to make a soft and wonderfully drapey shawl that will add warmth and style to any outfit. This project works up quickly, so you may be tempted to make one in every colour!
How To Crochet The Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – All About That Drape
Finished Sizes:
Instructions given to make a shawl that measures 54” W x 31” H before blocking and 67” W x 34” H after blocking with added notes for making a larger shawl.
Abbreviations:
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong Side
Sk = Skip
St = Stitch
Ss = Slip Stitch
Ch = Chain
Sc = Single Crochet
Dc = Double Crochet
Tr = Treble Crochet
Vst = V Stitch (See Notes)
BLO = Back Loop Only
FLO = Front Loop Only
BPDC = Back Post Double Crochet
Materials:
I used Yarn Bee Rainbow Wrapsody, which is 60% cotton, 40% acrylic #1 Superfine weight yarn.
Any yarn of similar weight would work.
Approximately 918 yds to make the size shown.
4mm Hook
Stitch Markers
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Gauge:
The gauge swatch for this shawl is worked into the pattern. If you are aiming for a shawl the same size as mine, I recommend you try to follow the gauge. If not, the gauge doesn’t really matter too much. Just be sure to use the proper hook size for the yarn you are using so you can achieve a nice drape.
Notes:
Ch1 at the beginning of a row is never considered a stitch.
Ch1 between stitches does count as a stitch.
Ch3 at the beginning of a row is considered a dc.
A Vst consists of a (dc, ch1, dc) all in one stitch.
Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – All About That Drape
Instructions
This shawl is worked from the top down.
Body
Using 4mm hook.
Begin with a magic ring, or ch3, ss to 1st ch to form a ring.
- Ch3, work 3dc into the ring. Ch2, work 4dc into the ring. If using magic ring, pull the end to tighten the ring. Turn. – 8 st + ch2
- Ch3, vst in next st. Sk 2 sts, (vst, ch2, vst) in center ch2 sp. Sk 2 sts, vst in next st. Dc in last st. Turn. – 14 st + ch2
- (Ch3, dc) in 1st st. Sk 1 st, 3dc in ch1 sp. Sk 2 sts, 3dc in ch1 sp. Sk 1 st, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in center ch2 sp. Sk 1 st, 3dc in next ch1 sp. Sk 2 sts, 3dc in next ch1 sp. Sk 1 st, 2dc in last st. Turn. – 20 st + ch2
- (Ch4, dc) in 1st st (counts as a vst). *Sk 2 sts, vst in next st.** Repeat from * to ** until there are no sts left before the center ch2. (Dc, ch2, dc) in center ch2 sp. Vst in next st. Repeat from * to ** to the end. Turn. – 26 st + ch2
- Ch3. 3dc in next ch1 sp. *Sk 2 sts, 3dc in next ch1 sp.** Repeat from * to ** until there are 2 sts left before the center ch2. Sk 2 sts, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in center ch2 sp. Repeat from * to ** until there is 1 st left unworked. (Note: Don’t forget the beginning (ch4, dc) of previous row counts as a vst, so your last 3dc will fall in the ch1 sp of the (ch4, dc).) Dc in 3rd ch of ch4. Turn. – 32 st + ch2
- (Ch3, dc) in 1st st. Sk 1 st, vst in next st. *Sk2 sts, vst in next st.** Repeat from * to ** until there is 1 st left before the center ch2. Sk 1 st, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in center ch2 sp. Sk 1 st, vst in next st. Repeat frm * to ** until there are 2 sts left. Sk 1 st, 2dc in last st. Turn. – 38 st + ch2
- (Ch3, dc) in 1st st. Dc in each st and ch sp until there are no sts left before the center ch2. (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in center ch2 sp.. Dc in each st and ch sp until there is 1 st left. 2dc in last st. – 44 st + ch2
Gauge Check: Your triangle should measure 6 ½” W x 3 ½” H.
Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – All About That Drape
- (Ch1, 2hdc) in 1st st. Hdc in each st until the center ch2. (2hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in center ch2 sp. Hdc in each st until there is 1 st left. 2hdc in last st. Turn. – 50 st + ch2
- Ch1, 2hdc in 1st st. Hdc in 3rd LO of each st until the center ch2. (2hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in center ch2 sp. Hdc in 3rd LO of each st until there is 1 st left. 2hdc in last st. Turn. – 56 st + ch2
- Ch1, 2hdc in 1st st. Hdc in BLO of next st. *Hdc in FLO of next st. Hdc in BLO of next st.** Repeat from * to ** until there are no sts left before the center ch2. (2hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in center ch2 sp. Hdc in BLO of next st. Repeat from * to ** until there is 1 st left. 2hdc in last st. Turn. – 62 st + ch2
- Ch1, 2hdc in 1st st. *Hdc in FLO of next st. Hdc in BLO of next st.** Repeat from * to ** until there are no sts left before the center ch2. (2hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in center ch2 sp. *Hdc in BLO of next st. Hdc in FLO of next st.** Repeat from * to ** until there is 1 st left. 2hdc in last st. Turn. – 68 st + ch2
- (Ch1, 2hdc) in 1st st. Hdc in each st until the center ch2. (2hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in center ch2 sp. Hdc in each st until there is 1 st left. 2hdc in last st. Turn. – 74 st + ch2
- (Ch3, dc) in 1st st. Dc in 3rd LO of each st until there are no sts left before the center ch2. (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in center ch2 sp.. Dc in 3rd LO of each st until there is 1 st left. 2dc in last st. – 80 st + ch2
Gauge Check: Your triangle should now measure 10 ¼” W x 6” H.
- Ch3, vst in next st. *Sk 2 sts, vst in next st.** Repeat from * to ** until there are 2 sts left before the center ch2. Sk 2 sts, (vst, ch2, vst) in center ch2 sp. Repeat from * to ** until there is 1 st left. Dc in last st. Turn. – 86 st + ch2
- (Ch3, dc) in 1st st. Sk 1 st, 3dc in next ch1 sp. *Sk 2 sts, 3dc in next ch1 sp.** Repeat from * to ** until there is 1 st left before the center ch2. Sk 1 st, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in center ch2 sp. Sk 1 st. Repeat from * to ** until there are 2 sts left. Sk 1 st, 2dc in last st. Turn. – 92 st + ch2
Repeat rows 4 – 15 until you have a total of 62 rows, ending with a repeat of row 14. To make a larger shawl, keep repeating rows 4 – 15 until you have achieved your desired size, ending with a repeat of row 14. Then proceed to the edging rows below.
Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – All About That Drape
Edging
- (Ch3, 4dc) in 1st st. Sk 1 st, sc in next ch1 sp. Ch5, Sk 2 sts, sc in next ch1 sp. *Sk 2 sts, 7dc in next ch1 sp. Sk 2 sts, sc in next ch1 sp. Ch5, sk 2 sts, sc in next ch1 sp.** Repeat from * to ** until there is 1 st left before the center ch2. Sk 1 st, (3dc, tr, ch1, tr, 3dc) in center ch2 sp. Sk 1 st, sc in next ch1 sp. Ch5, sk 2 sts, sc in next ch1 sp. Repeat from * to ** until there are 2 sts left. Sk 1 st, 5dc in last st. Turn.
- Ch2, bpdc in 1st st. *Ch1, bpdc in next st.** Repeat from * to ** 3 more times. Sc in center of ch5 sp. [Bpdc in next st. Repeat from * to ** 6 more times. Sc in center of next ch5 sp.] Repeat from [ to ] until there are 5 sts left before the center ch1. Bpdc in next st. Repeat from * to ** 3 more times. (Hdc, ch1, hdc) in center ch1 sp. Bpdc in next st. Repeat from * to ** 3 more times. Sc in center of next ch5 sp. Repeat from [ to ] until there are 6 sts left. Bpdc in next st. Repeat from * to ** 4 more times. Turn.
- Ch1, sc in 1st 8 sts. Sc3tog. *Sc in next 11 sts. Sc3tog.** Repeat from * to ** until there are 7 sts left before the center ch1. Sc in next 7 sts. Ch1, sk 1 st, sc in next 7 sts. Sc 3tog. Repeat from * to ** until there are 8 sts left. Sc in last 8 sts. Turn.
- Ch1. Ss in each st to the center ch1. (Ss, ch1 ss) in center ch1 sp. Ss in each st to end. Bind off.
Weave in your ends, and you’re done! Depending on the fiber content of your yarn you may wish to block your project. The yarn I used is 60% cotton/40% acrylic. Wet blocking helped to stretch out the lace, define the stitches, and increase the overall size of my shawl. My shawl was 54” W x 31” H before blocking and 67” W x 34” H after blocking.
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