Vintage Vibes Crochet Shawl

A pretty and versatile triangular shawl that whips up quickly and easily from a simple 8 row repeat.

The design is yarn sparing, so a generous sized shawl can be made from one graduated colour change yarn cake.

Perfect for all seasons – cotton or cotton blends for Summer evenings, and acrylic or wool for cooler days.

Suited to fingering, DK and Worsted weight yarns and easy to size to preference. Make as triangular scarf, shawlette or shawl size.

My personal favorite shawl is the vibrant orange-red shawl shown in the pictures – it gets a lot of wear and always receives compliments and enquiries for where it can be purchased. It cost me less than ten dollars to make (when yarn was on sale) but looks so luxurious and feels so soft and snuggly.

An optional crochet tie can be made to weave through the filet work to draw the shawl in under the bust or around the waist.

If making in 8 or 10 ply yarn, be sure to make a cute matching Vintage Vibes Beanie.

The basic pattern without diagrams, tutorial images and with a single border option is available for free from this blog.

To download a PDF version of this pattern with diagrams, tutorial images, and additional border option from Ravelry.

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Pattern Details

Refer to Appendix A for example project details.

• Project Level: Easy.
• Yarn: Fingering/3ply/Cat. 1 or Sport/4-5ply/Cat. 2 or DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn. Low-pill or non-pill, easy wash fibre (such as cotton, cotton blends, bamboo blends, and certain acrylics and easy wash wools).
• Hook: Swatch to determine the optimal hook size to achieve soft and lacy drape. Hook size may need to be increased one to two sizes from yarn label recommendation.
• Shawl Size: Size to individual preference. Size will vary with number of repeats, weight of chosen yarn and hook size. Refer to example projects.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Stitch Terminology: Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis: Triangular shawl constructed in rows from top to bottom, using DC, Ch, and Sl St stitches. The shawl pattern repeats over 8 rows. All stitch increases are made in the three corner tips of the shawl (beginning, centre, end).
• Social Media Share: @TheCrochetFix #VintageVibesShawl

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Btwn = Between.
• Ch = Chain.
• Cnr(s) = Corner(s).
• Col(s) = Colour(s).
• DC = Double Crochet.
• DCStndSt = Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FLO = Front Loop Only.
• Incl = Including.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Pct = Picot.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rep = Repeat.
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Shell = Lace Shell. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• V-Pct = V Stitch with Picot. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

DCStndSt: Note: Can be substituted with (Ch 1, SC, Ch 2), any other chainless DC, or Ch 3. Refer also to YouTube video. Ch 1, SC in first st from previous round, Ch 1, SC in FLO of SC that was just made (i.e. stacking second SC on first SC).

Shell: Ch 1, (DC, Ch 1) three times in same st or ch sp.

V-Pct: Note: When commencing row with V-Pct substitute DCStndSt (or Ch 3) for the first DC. 2 DC in st, Ch 4, Sl St into FLO of last made DC, 2 DC in same st.

Hints and Tips

• Col changes are not incorporated into the pattern instructions; however, cols can be changed as desired. Suggestions for col rep options are provided in Appendix E. Join new col in the first Ch 1 Sp cnr of the row.
• For an estimation of the number of 8-row reps for a shawl of a specific preferred size, refer to Appendix
• When constructing cnr sts in the Ch 1 Sp cnrs, after making the last cnr DC ensure the next DC from the prev row is exposed by pulling the cnr sts sideways, away from this DC. Stitching in the next DC is critical to achieving the correct st count in subsequent rows.
• The diamond flower motifs have a better finish when the motif sts are worked into each of the individual ch sts from the prev row (rather than into the entire ch sp). However, if preferred for ease and speed of construction, the motif sts can be worked into the entire ch sp instead.
• If your tension is particularly tight, Ch 2 may be substituted for the pattern Ch 1 when constructing the middle cnr of the shawl (at the bottom tip of the shawl triangle).
• There is no RS and WS. The shawl can be worn on either side (according to preference).

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• The rows for each 8-row rep are:

1. 1. DC Ch 1 Sp Filet Row.
   2. Solid DC Row.
   3. Diamond Flower Motif Row 1.
   4. Diamond Flower Motif Row 2.
   5. Diamond Flower Motif Row 3.
   6. Solid DC Row.
   7. DC Ch 1 Sp Filet Row.
   8. Solid DC Row.

• Work all sts in ( ) in the same st from the prev row.
• An explanation of the [ ] and * * rep instructions is provided in Appendix B. [ ] contain a short st sequence that is rep multiple times when constructing a single short side of the shawl. # indicates the last st in the last [ ] rep, where this is a partial rep. * * contain longer st sequence that forms an entire short side of the shawl. The * * sts are always made twice, once for the first short side of the shawl, and once more for the second short side of the shawl.
• Photo images for construction of the more complex parts of the pattern are provided in Appendix C.
• Diagrams are provided in Appendix D.
• DCStndSt/Beg Ch 3 are included in the ‘DC’ st count.
• If using beg Ch 3 rather than DCStndSt, Sl St across to the first Ch 1 Sp to commence the row. If using DCStndSt, DCStndSt straight into the Ch 1 Sp.
• A st count follows each row instructions in ( ).

First Rep

Beg Circle: Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Row 1: DCStndSt in circle, [Ch 1, DC in circle] five times. Turn. (6 DC, 5 Ch 1 Sp). Note:  The first, third and fifth Ch 1 Sp are the cnr Ch 1 Sp for the next row.

Row 2: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next st, DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in next st*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (16 DC, 3 Ch 1 Sp (cnrs))

Row 3: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next three sts, Ch 3, skip next st, DC in next three sts*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (22 DC, 2 Ch 3 Sp (2 motifs), 3 Ch 1 Sp (cnrs))

Row 4: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next three sts, Ch 3, sk next two sts and first Ch of next Ch 3 Sp, Sl St into second (middle) Ch of Ch 3 Sp, Ch 3, sk third Ch of Ch 3 Sp and the next two sts, DC in next three sts*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (22 DC, 2 [Ch 3–Sl St–Ch 3] sequences (2 motifs), 3 Ch 1 Sp (cnrs))

Row 5: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next five sts, DC in first two Ch of next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, sk third Ch of same Ch 3 Sp, sk next st, sk first Ch of next Ch 3 Sp, DC in last two Ch of same Ch 3 Sp, DC in next five sts*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (38 DC, 5 Ch 1 Sp (2 motifs and 3 cnrs))

Row 6: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next nine sts, DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in next nine sts*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 2 Sp. Turn. (48 DC, 3 Ch 1 Sp (3 cnrs))

Row 7: Note: Different number of cnr sts in this row. (DCStndSt, Ch 1, DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *Ch 1, DC in next st, [Ch 1, skip next st, DC in next st] rep 11 times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1*,  (DC, Ch 1, DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (30 DC, 29 Ch 1 Sp (incl 3 cnrs))

Row 8: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next st, [DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in next st] rep 13 times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (64 DC, 3 Ch 1 Sp (crnrs))

Second Rep

Row 9: Note: Different number of cnr sts in this row. (DCStndSt, Ch 1, DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *Ch 1, DC in next st, [Ch 1, skip next st, DC in next st] rep 15 times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1*, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (38 DC, 37 Ch 1 Sp (incl 3 cnrs))

Row 10: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next st, [DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in next st] rep 17 times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (80 DC, 3 Ch 1 Sp (cnrs))

Row 11: Note: Different number of cnr sts in this row. (DCStndSt, Ch 1, DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next four sts, [Ch 3, sk next st, DC in next nine sts] rep three times in total, Ch 3, skip next st, DC in next four sts*, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (76 DC, 8 Ch 3 Sp (8 motifs), 3 Ch 1 Sp cnrs))

Row 12: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next three sts, [Ch 3, sk next two sts and first Ch of next Ch 3 Sp, Sl St into second (middle) Ch of same Ch 3 Sp, Ch 3, sk third Ch of same Ch 3 Sp and next two sts#, DC in next five sts] rep four times in total and fin last rep at #, DC in next three sts*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (52 DC, 8 [Ch 3–Sl St–Ch 3] sequences (8 motifs), 3 Ch 1 Sp (cnrs))

Row 13: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next five sts, [DC in first two Ch of next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, sk third Ch of same Ch 3 Sp, sk next st, sk first Ch of next Ch 3 Sp, DC in last two Ch of same Ch 3 Sp, DC in next five sts] rep four times in total*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (92 DC, 11 Ch 1 Sp (8 motifs and 3 cnrs))

Row 14: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next nine sts, [DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in next nine sts] rep four times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (108 DC, 3 Ch 1 Sp (cnrs))

Row 15: Note: Different number of cnr sts in this row. (DCStndSt, Ch 1, DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *Ch 1, DC in next st, [Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next st] rep 26 times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1*, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn.(60 DC, 59 Ch 1 Sp (incl cnrs))

Row 16: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next st, [DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in next st] rep 28 times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (124 DC, 3 Ch 1 Sp (cnrs))

Third Rep

Row 17: Note: Different number of cnr sts in this row. (DCStndSt, Ch 1, DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *Ch 1, DC in next st, [Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next st] rep 30 times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1*, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn.(68 DC, 67 Ch 1 Sp (incl cnrs))

Row 18: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next st, [DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in next st] rep 32 times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (140 DC, 3 Ch 1 Sp (cnrs))

Row 19: Note: Different number of cnr sts in this row. (DCStndSt, Ch 1, DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next 4 sts, [Ch 3, sk next st, DC in next nine sts] rep six times in total, Ch 3, sk next st, DC in next four sts, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (130 DC, 14 Ch 3 Sp (14 motifs), 3 Ch 1 Sp cnrs))

Row 20: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next three sts, [Ch 3, sk next two sts and first Ch of next Ch 3 Sp, Sl St into second (middle) Ch of same Ch 3 Sp, Ch 3, sk third Ch of same Ch 3 Sp and next two sts#, DC in next five sts] rep seven times in total and fin last rep at # three sts before middle Ch 1 Sp, DC in next three sts*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (82 DC, 14 [Ch 3– Sl St –Ch 3] sequences (14 motifs), 3 Ch 1 Sp (cnrs))

Row 21: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next five sts, [DC in first two Ch of next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, sk third Ch of same Ch 3 Sp, sk next st, sk first Ch of next Ch 3 Sp, DC in last two Ch of same Ch 3 Sp, DC in next five sts] rep seven times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (146 DC, 17 Ch 1 Sp (14 motifs and 3 cnrs))

Row 22: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next nine sts, [DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in next nine sts] rep seven times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (168 DC, 3 Ch 1 Sp (cnrs))

Row 23: Note: Different number of cnr sts in this row. (DCStndSt, Ch 1, DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *Ch 1, DC in next st, [Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next st] rep 41 times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1*, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (90 DC, 89 Ch 1 Sp (incl cnrs))

Row 24: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next st, [DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in next st] rep 43 times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn. (184 DC, 3 Ch 1 Sp (cnrs))

Additional Reps

Construct the generic rep rows below until the shawl is the preferred size.

Refer to the Repeat Table for the n rep value and number of motifs constructed per row.

If omitting a border finish at any Rep Row 8. If including a border refer to Optional Border instructions.

Rep Row 1: Note: Different number of cnr sts in this row. (DCStndSt, Ch 1, DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *Ch 1, DC in next st, [Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next st] rep n times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1*, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more until reaching last Ch 1 Sp, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn.

Rep Row 2: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next st, [DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in next st] rep n times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn.

Rep Row 3: Note: Different number of cnr sts in this row. (DCStndSt, Ch 1, DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next 4 sts, [Ch 3, sk next st, DC in next nine sts] rep n times in total, Ch 3, sk next st, DC in next four sts, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn.

Rep Row 4: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next three sts, [Ch 3, sk next two sts and first Ch of next Ch 3 Sp, Sl St into second (middle) Ch of same Ch 3 Sp, Ch 3, sk third Ch of same Ch 3 Sp and next two sts#, DC in next five sts] rep n times and fin last rep at # three sts before middle Ch 1 Sp, DC in next three sts*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn.

Rep Row 5: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next five sts, [DC in first two Ch of next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, sk third Ch of same Ch 3 Sp, sk next st, sk first Ch of next Ch 3 Sp, DC in last two Ch of same Ch 3 Sp, DC in next five sts] rep n times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn.

Rep Row 6: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next nine sts, [DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in next nine sts] rep n times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn.

Rep Row 7 Note: Different number of cnr sts in this row. (DCStndSt, Ch 1, DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *Ch 1, DC in next st, [Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next st] rep n times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1*, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn.

Rep Row 8: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *DC in next st, [DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in next st] rep n times in total to middle Ch 1 Sp*, (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (2 DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn.

Repeat Table

Optional Border

The border options intentionally do not have a st count included as these are intended to be added after any pattern rep.

Option 1 – Easy

Border can be worked around the two short sides of the shawl only, or around the entire shawl (including the top of the shawl). Either VSt-Pct or Shell can be made, according to personal preference.

Row 1: (DCStndSt, Ch 1, DC) in first Ch 1 Sp, *Ch 1, DC in next st, [Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next st] rep to middle Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1*, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, (DC, Ch 1, DC) in last Ch 1 Sp. Turn.

Row 2A – Short Sides of Shawl Only: Note: When working the [ ] rep, if fin with SC in last Ch 1 Sp in the first short side (before middle Ch 1 Sp) then omit both SCs from the middle Ch 1 Sp and commence second short side from ‘rep sts btwn * * …’ instruction. V-Pct or Shell in first Ch 1 Sp, *sk next st, [SC in next Ch 1 Sp, sk next st, V-Pct or Shell in next Ch 1 Sp, sk next st] rep to middle Ch 1 Sp, (SC, V-Pct or Shell, SC) in next/middle Ch 1 Sp, sk next st, V-Pct in next Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp, V-Pct or Shell in last Ch 1 Sp. Fasten off yarn leaving tail of sufficient length to sew in.

OR Row 2B – Entire Shawl (Short Sides & then Top): Note: Row 2A note also applies to Row 2B.

Short Sides: V-Pct or Shell in first Ch 1 Sp, *sk next st, [SC in next Ch 1 Sp, sk next st, V-Pct or Shell in next Ch 1 Sp, sk next st] rep to last Ch 1 Sp in first short side, (SC, V-Pct or Shell, SC) in next Ch 1 Sp (first short side made), sk next st, V-Pct or Shell in next Ch 1 Sp, rep sts btwn * * once more to last Ch 1 Sp in second short side, V-Pct or Shell in next Ch 1 Sp (second short side made).

Top: SC in st post of last st in second short side, [V-Pct or Shell over next st post, SC over next st post] rep until beg circle at centre of long side of shawl, V-Pct or Shell in beg circle, {SC over next st post, V-Pct or Shell over next st post] rep to last st post in long side, SC in last st post (where the border row was commenced). Fasten off yarn leaving tail of sufficient length to sew in.

Option 2 – Intermediate

Refer to pattern PDF available from Ravelry.

Optional Tie

The over-sized multi-colour example shawl tie has been made by stacking one DCStndSt on top of another, repeatedly. Other methods can also be used to create a tie such as making a length of ch sts or constructing an i-cord.

A tie can be woven in and out through the filet rows around the waist, or diagonally under the bust, to draw in the shawl into body form. A tie is useful for an over-sized shawl that is to be used as a beach cover-up.

Pattern Support

Available via thecrochetfix Facebook group.

Pattern Versioning

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to the following testers:

• Chalyn from Crochet By Southern Hands
• Tiffany from Harry’s Hermitage
• Jeania Dixon-Kennedy
• Jenny Nightingale Myers
• Laurie VanOstrand
• Sarah de Vries
• Erin Louise Burt

Appendix A – Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

Gradient Shawl 1:

• Yarn: Scheepjes Whirl 3ply (Fingering equivalent) in  Mid Morning Mocha’roo (766), 215g/7.58Oz or 1000m/1094yd
• Hook: 3.25/D with loose tension.
• Rows: 61 (incl border option 2).
• Size: ~91cm/36” long by ~184cm/72” wide.

Solid Colour Shawl:

• Yarn: Scheepjes Colour Crafter 8ply (DK equivalent) in Vlissingen (1723), almost 3 balls (~300g/10.58Oz or ~900m/~984yd).
• Hook: 5mm/H with loose tension.
• Rows: 50 (incl border option 1 with Row 2B using VSt-Pct).
• Size: ~94cm/37” long by ~204cm/80” wide.

Gradient Shawl 2:

• Yarn: Scheepjes Whirl 3ply (Fingering equivalent) in  Slice ‘O’ Cherry Pie (753), 215g/7.58Oz or 1000m/1094yd
• Hook: 3.25/D with loose tension.
• Rows: 58 (incl border option 1 with Row 2B using Shell).
• Size: ~91cm/36” long by ~184cm/72” wide.

Multi Coloured Shawl:

• Yarn: Scheepjes Colour Crafter 8ply (DK equivalent) in
• Assen/Breda/ Burum/Ermelo, less than one ball Breda & Burum, less than two balls Assen & Ermelo.
• Hook: 5mm/H with loose tension.
• Rows: 59 (incl first three rows of border option 2 on short sides, then border option 1 Row 2B on long side only using Shell).
• Size: ~94cm/37” long by ~204cm/80” wide.

Appendix B – * * and Rep Explanation

Refer to pattern PDF available from Ravelry.

Appendix C – Pattern Images

Refer to pattern PDF available from Ravelry.

Appendix D – Diagrams

Refer to pattern PDF available from Ravelry.

Appendix E – Colour Pattern Rep Suggestions

Refer to pattern PDF available from Ravelry.

Appendix F – Estimating the Number of Reps for Shawl of Customised Size

Refer to pattern PDF available from Ravelry.