This heart-shaped shawl is the perfect project for that one special skein of yarn in your stash. Made from the top down and featuring post stitches and shell stitches, this shawl is interesting without being too complex of a pattern to follow. Make one for yourself and one for someone special!
PATTERN ERRATA: Updated 10/7/24
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: 38” / [96 cm] width x 26” / [66 cm] length
Gauge: 20 dc and 7 rows = 4” / [10 cm]
Materials
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Melilla Fingering (45% Silk, 35% Wool, 20% Nylon; 437 yards [400 meters]/100 grams): 1 skein #02 Jewels
Hook: US size E/4 (3.5mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker
Special Stitches
V-stitch (V-st): (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated st or sp.
Shell: 5 dc in indicated st or sp.
Picot: ch 3, sl st in first st to close.
Pattern Notes
Ch-3 at beginning of row counts as first dc unless otherwise stated.
Increase 8 sts each row.
Pattern
Row 1 (RS): Ch 4, (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in 4th ch from hook, turn. (8 dc, 1 ch-2 sp)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in each st to ch-sp, V-st in ch-sp (mark ch-sp as center of shawl and move marker up on each row), dc in each st to last st, 3 dc in last st, turn. (16 dc)
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, (fpdc in next st, dc in next st) to 1 st before center, fpdc in next st, V-st in center ch-sp, fpdc in next st, (dc in next st, fpdc in next st) to last st, 3 dc in last st, turn. (8 fpdc, 16 dc)
Row 4: Rep Row 2. (32 dc)
Row 5: Rep Row 3. (16 fpdc, 24 dc)
Row 6: Rep Row 2. (48 dc)
Row 7: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, (sk next 2 sts, shell in next st) to 5 sts before center, sk next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, V-st in center, dc in next 3 sts, (sk next 2 sts, shell in next st) to last 3 sts, sk next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn. (12 shells, 16 dc)
Row 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in next 2 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to last 5 sts, sk next 2 dc, shell in next dc, sk next 2 dc, V-st in center, sk next 2 dc, shell in next dc, sk next 2 dc, (shell in center of next shell) to last 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn. (14 shells, 14 dc)
Row 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in next 4 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to 2 sts before center, dc in next 2 st, V-st in center, dc in next 2 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to last 5 sts, dc in next 4 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn. (14 shells, 22 dc)
Rows 10-13: Rep Rows 2-3.
Row 14: Rep Row 2.
Row 15: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, sk next 2 dc, shell in next dc, (sk next 4 dc, shell in next dc) to 2 sts before center, sk next 2 dc, V-st in center, sk next 2 dc, (shell in next dc, sk next 4 dc) to last 4 sts, shell in next dc, sk next 2 dc, 3 dc in last st, turn.
Row 16: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in next 2 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to 2 sts before center, dc in next 2 sts, V-st in center, dc in next 2 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to last 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn.
Row 17: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in next 4 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to 4 sts before center, dc in next 4 sts, V-st in center, dc in next 4 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to last 5 sts, dc in next 4 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn.
Rows 18-21: Rep Rows 2-3 twice.
Row 22: Rep Row 2.
Row 23: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, sk 2 dc, shell in next dc, (sk 2 dc, shell in next dc) to 3 sts before center, sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, V-st in center, dc in next dc, sk next 2 dc, shell in next dc, (sk 2 dc, shell in next dc) to last 3 sts, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in last st, turn.
Row 24: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in next 2 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to 3 sts before center, dc in next 3 sts, V-st in center, dc in next 3 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to last 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn.
Row 25: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in next 4 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to 5 sts from center, dc in next 5 sts, V-st in center, dc in next 5 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to last 5 sts, dc in next 4 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn.
Rows 26-29: Rep Rows 2-3 twice.
Row 30: Rep Row 2.
Row 31: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, (sk 2 dc, [2 dc, picot, 2 dc] in next st) to 2 sts before center, sk 2 dc, (3 dc, picot, 3 dc) in center, (sk 2 dc, [2 dc, picot, 2 dc] in next st) to last 3 sts, sk next 2 dc, 3 dc in last st. (115 picots)
Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Block to size.
I am not the designer, but I did work this using previous rows as example. In Row 15, I followed the second half where you skip 2 DCs between shells. The increase is 8 stitches per row, so to increase the length, before row 31, or the edging row, you would repeat rows 23, 24, and 25, and then row 2, row 3, row 2, row 3 and row 2 as many times as wanted until you reach the wingspan/length you wish. Then work row 31 to finish off the shawl.
I’d like to edit my previous comment. After working this pattern, and frogging it, in order to get the number of picots listed at the end off row 31….beginning with row 15, there should be 4 spaces between shells. Same with row 23, after the beginning 2 DC’s in same space, and the skip 2 DC’s and shell in the next stitch, there should be 4 spaces between shells.
I reckon you should publish this corrected version of the pattern yourself Stephanie seeing as how they don’t seem to be very interested in actually sorting out the pattern 2 years after I originally asked my question about it.
Hi Teresa,
We just published an update for this pattern. Please see row 15 for the corrected version. We are working to improve our pattern correction services, as we are a small team. Thank you for your patience while we make this a better experience for our subscribers.
-Editor, I Like Crochet
Grrr. Got to row 15 before I realized that this pattern is flawed. Wish I’d read comments before. Guess you get what you pay for.
When will the update be available? I’ve started this shawl and finally put it down because the directions are so confusing. Can we get a stitch count at the end of each row? That would certainly make it easier.
I unfortunately have not heard back from the designer. – Nicola, Editor
Has this pattern been updated yet? If not, why is it still on the site if it can’t be done as currently written?
I unfortunately cannot get ahold of this designer. You are welcome to try to reach her on Ravelry or her social media channels. In the meantime, we will try to internally work with our tech editor to review this pattern, but I do not have an ETA. – Nicola, Editor
https://www.ravelry.com/people/Elisabethdh
I have the same question as Joenilla on Dec. 25, 2021. There is an error. Do we skip 2 stitches or 4 before the shell? (The pattern needs to be edited.)
Hello Susan! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Was this question ever answered?
I unfortunately have not heard back from the designer. – Nicola, Editor
Hi there
So what was the answer please?
I unfortunately have not heard back from the designer. – Nicola, Editor
Yarn discontinued – got a suggestion?
Hello! We like to suggest YarnSub for replacing discontinued yarns: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/cascade_yarns/melilla_fingering
Hope that helps! – Nicola, Editor
Row 15. (Sk next 4 dc, shell in next dc)….. then the v-st in center (sk next 2 dc, shell in next dc)…. So on one side you skip 4 dc and do a shell … to v-st, but on other side of that v-st you only skip 2 dc and make the shells? How does that work?.. please clarify. Thank you
Hello Joenilla! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Is it possible to extend this pattern to make the shawl bigger? How do I go about doing this? It doesn’t look like a simple repeat. Hence the question. Thanks, A
Hello Angie! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Yarnspirations red heart kaleidoscope shawl almost the same shawl but larger
A problem for some is the Red Heart shawl is made with worsted weight yarn, instead of fingering or lace weight.
Hello
I’m looking for an easy pattern for long line cardigan coat
Double knitting wool in uk pattern easy to follow crocheted
Hello! You might like this pattern: https://www.ilikecrochet.com/magazine/crochet-sweater-patterns/misty-pocket-coat/?t=36963
How many chains do make at the beginning
Ch 4 as stated in row 1 instructions.
I don’t understand this at end of first row: (8 dc, 1 ch-2 sp) chain 1 leave 2 spaces where, before I turn and chain 3….
Me pasó lo mismo y hay más dudas a lo largo del patrón, pero veo que no se resuelven… lástima!
Love this beautiful scarf and I have yarn already picked out.
Trying to work my way through a massive amount of yarn before I move. I think this will be my go to pattern and will make lovely goodbye gifts for friends and neighbour.
Love this! Thanks for a great quick pattern
Anxious to start, this one will keep me busy for awhile
Can’t wait to start this project