Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – Corvus Bandana Shawl
About the Corvus Bandana Shawl
Looking for a free crochet shawl pattern that lets you turn a special skein of fingering-weight yarn into something beautiful and wearable?
How many of us have had that one lonely skein of yarn sitting in our stash, just waiting for the perfect project?
I happened to have one such skein of Malabrigo Mechita, and I knew I wanted to turn it into something special. The result is the Corvus Bandana Shawl—a lightweight crochet shawl with a pretty open texture and an easy-to-wear triangular shape.
The Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – Corvus Bandana Shawl is worked in fingering-weight yarn and features a lacy crow’s foot stitch pattern. The combination creates a fabric that is lightweight and drapey, making this a lovely accessory when you want a little extra warmth without a heavy shawl.
This crochet bandana shawl is also easy to customize. The body is worked in a repeating pattern, so you can make it smaller or larger depending on your preference and the amount of yarn you have available.
And if you have a particularly beautiful skein of hand-dyed yarn hiding in your stash? This might just be its moment.
Corvus Bandana Shawl at a Glance
- Pattern type: Crochet bandana shawl
- Yarn weight: Fingering (#1)
- Yardage: Approximately 420 yards
- Hook: 4 mm crochet hook
- Construction: Worked in one piece from the bottom up
- Shape: Triangular/bandana
- Texture: Open, lacy crow’s foot stitch pattern
- Customization: Instructions are included for making the shawl smaller or larger
- Pattern format: Free crochet pattern below, with a printable PDF available
Ready to make your own? Grab that special skein from your stash and let’s get crocheting!
Choosing Yarn for the Corvus Bandana Shawl
The Corvus Bandana Shawl was designed using fingering-weight (#1) yarn, with approximately 420 yards needed for the finished shawl.
I chose Malabrigo Mechita for the original because I wanted a yarn that would show off the open, lacy stitch pattern while still creating a soft, lightweight fabric. A fingering-weight yarn with good drape will help the shawl feel comfortable to wear and allow the lace pattern to open up beautifully when blocked.
This pattern is also a great way to use a special skein of hand-dyed yarn. Tonal and variegated yarns work particularly well with the repeating stitch pattern without hiding the texture.
Yarn Substitutions
You can substitute another fingering-weight yarn for the Malabrigo Mechita. When choosing a substitute, look for a yarn with a similar yardage and a fabric that has good drape rather than simply matching the fiber content.
Keep in mind that different yarns can produce slightly different finished measurements and may use a little more or less yarn. If you are working with less than the recommended yardage, consider making the shawl smaller so you have enough yarn to complete the border and optional shawl tie.
Can I Make the Corvus Bandana Shawl Larger or Smaller?
Absolutely! The Corvus Bandana Shawl is easy to customize, so you can adjust the finished size to suit your preference or the amount of yarn you have available.
The main body of the shawl is worked in a repeating two-row pattern. To make the shawl larger, simply continue working the established pattern repeats. To make it smaller, stop after completing a pattern repeat at the desired size.
Keep in mind that a larger shawl will require more yarn, while a smaller shawl will use less. If you’re working with a limited amount of yarn, leave enough yardage for the border and optional shawl tie.
The original shawl measures approximately 22½ inches high by 44 inches wide after blocking. Your finished measurements may vary depending on your yarn, tension, and how aggressively you block the shawl.
How to Make the Shawl Tie
The optional shawl tie gives you another way to wear the Corvus Bandana Shawl. Instead of simply draping the shawl over your shoulders, you can use the tie to secure it around your neck.
The tie is worked separately and attached to the shawl after the main body and border are complete. A button is used to fasten the tie, allowing you to adjust how snugly the shawl sits when worn.
I’ve included photos below to show the finished shawl tie and how it attaches to the shawl. If you’re new to this type of shawl tie, these photos should make the construction much easier to follow.
Where Can I Buy The Pdf?
The entire pattern is available to view for free on this page (you just have to scroll down to see it). But if you would prefer to have a printable pdf copy of the pattern, you can purchase it for a small fee from my Ravelry and Etsy stores. Just click the graphics below.
This pattern is 6 pages long and contains a full picture tutorial for the double slip stitch, as well as 6 additional pictures to help you through the crow’s foot lattice. A printable pdf will be easier to follow, and you can make notes on it as you go. I find it to be the easier option. But if you like to use the online version, it is here 24/7 for you to view. Enjoy!
Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – Corvus Bandana Shawl
Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – Corvus Bandana Shawl
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Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – Corvus Bandana Shawl
Finished Size:
Instructions given to make a 22 ½” H x 44” W shawl (after blocking) with added notes for making a smaller or larger shawl.
Abbreviations:
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong Side
Beg = Beginning
Sk = Skip
St = Stitch
Sp = Space
Ss = Slip Stitch
Ch = Chain
Sc = Single Crochet
Dc = Double Crochet
Tr = Treble Crochet
Materials:
I used Malabrigo yarns Mechita, which is a 100% Superwash Merino Wool, #1 Fingering weight yarn.
Any yarn of similar weight would work.
Approximately 420 yds to make the size shown.
4mm Hook
Stitch Markers
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape
1 Button, ⅝” or larger (if making the tie)
Gauge:
If you are using a different yarn, gauge is not very important with this shawl. Use a hook that suits your yarn and gives it a good drape.
If you are using the same yarn I used and you would like to achieve the same drape, you may want to get close to the gauge I achieved.
I have noted in the pattern at which points you should measure for gauge.
Notes:
Ch1 at the beginning of a row is never considered a stitch.
Ch1 between sts does count as a stitch.
Ch3 at the beginning of a row is considered a dc.
Ch4 at the beginning of a row is considered a tr.
How to Crochet the Corvus Bandana Shawl
Instructions
This shawl is created in one piece, working in rows from the bottom up. It is finished with a simple single crochet border.
Body
With 4 mm hook:
- Ch10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch1, sk 3 ch, (dc, ch1, tr, ch1, dc) in next ch. Ch1, sk 3 ch, sc in last ch. Your project should look like Figure 1 below. Turn.
Note: You may have noticed that I don’t specify a stitch count on the odd numbered rows. Due to the nature of the pattern, the stitch count will appear inflated on these rows, so I chose to leave them off to reduce confusion. If you are inclined to count your stitches, It is best to do so on the even numbered rows.
- Ch5 (counts as tr + ch1), tr in 1st st. Ch1, dc in the side of the tr just made (note that this dc does not go into the same st as the tr. It goes into the bottom 2 loops of the tr you just made (see Figures 2 & 3 for example). Ch1, sk 3 sts, sc in next st. Ch1, sk 3 sts, tr in last st. Ch1, dc in the side of the tr just made. Ch1, tr in last st (same st as previous tr). Your project should look like Figure 4 below. Turn. – 13 st
- (WS) Ch1, sc in 1st st. *Ch1, sk 2 sts, (dc, ch1, tr, ch1, dc) in next ch1 sp. Ch1, sk 2 sts, sc in next st.** Repeat from * to ** across. Your project should now look like Figure 5 below. Turn.
- (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr + ch1), tr in 1st st. Ch1, dc in the side of the tr just made. *Ch1, sk 3 sts, sc in next st. Ch1, sk 3 sts, tr in next st. Ch1, dc in the side of the tr just made.** Repeat from * to ** to last st. Ch1, tr in last st (same st as previous tr). Your project should now look like Figure 6 below. Turn. – 19 st
Gauge check: At this point my triangle measured 2” H x 3 ½” W.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Repeat rows 3 & 4 until your shawl is the desired size (note: each 2 row repeat adds a total of 6 sts), ending with a repeat of row 4. Be sure to leave enough yarn for you to add the sc border in the next part. For my shawl, I worked a total of 58 rows. This left me enough yarn for the sc border and the simple shawl tie, which I explain how to make in the last part of the pattern.
Gauge check: At row 8 my triangle measured 3 ¾” H x 5 ¾” W.
When you have finished your last row, do not turn and do not bind off.
Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – Corvus Bandana Shawl
Border
We will work a sc edging around the whole shawl, beginning by working down the side to the bottom corner, then continuing up the other side, and finally working the top edge.
- Ch1. Working down the side of the shawl: Place 4 sc in the side of the last row. *Place 1 sc in the side of the next sc. Place 3sc in the side of the next tr.** Repeat from * to ** until you have reached the bottom corner. Work (2sc, ch1, 2sc) into the bottom corner ch (see Figure 7). Working up the other side of the shawl: Place 3sc in the side of the next tr. Repeat from * to ** until you have reached the top edge. Place 1 more sc in the last tr. Working along the top edge: Ch1, sc in each st across. Ch1, ss to join to 1st sc. Bind off.
Figure 7
Shawl Tie
If you have enough yarn leftover, or if you have scraps of a coordinating colour, you can make a simple shawl tie. You will need less than a yard of yarn and a button. Any size will do. The one I used is ⅞”.
To make the tie:
- Chain to the length you want your tie to be, then add 10 more chains. For example, I chained to 12”, then added 10 chains.
- Skip the 1st 10 ch and ss into the 11th ch from the hook (to make a loop).
- Dss (see tutorial here) in each ch across. Bind off, leaving a tail to sew on the button.
- Attach your button to the end with the yarn tails, opposite the end with the loop.
To use the tie, simply wrap it around the shawl and slip the loop over the button to hold it in place. I made mine long, so I could wrap it multiple times.
Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – Corvus Bandana Shawl
Weave in your ends, and you’re done! I highly recommend blocking your shawl. It will spread out the stitches and really show off the lacy pattern.
I hope you love your new crochet shawl, and I look forward to seeing all of your beautiful pictures on Ravelry!
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Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – Corvus Bandana Shawl
More Free Crochet Shawl Patterns
If you enjoyed making the Corvus Bandana Shawl, you might also like these lightweight crochet shawl patterns:
- [All About That Drape] – A soft, lacy fingering-weight shawl designed to show off beautiful yarn and create plenty of drape.
- [Milestones Shawl] – A lightweight, lacy crochet shawl with a beautiful texture and a summery feel.
And until next time… Happy Hooking! 😉
This is gorgeous! I’m definitely going through my yarn stash to find the right yarn to make it. I would be helpful if you added a couple of pictures of the shawl tie construction. It’s a brilliant idea! I’ve never heard of it before. But it would be nice to see a picture of it, and how it’s used, for those who need visuals. 😀
That is a fantastic suggestion, Lynn! And I’m so glad you love the pattern! Thanks so much for commenting! <3