Use any weight yarn and any size crochet hook. Repeat the one-row pattern repeat until you are happy with the size of your shawl. The edging is optional and also very easy.
This is the first pattern released with Shawls for Sharing, a new initiative with Project Kristin Cares. Learn more about how you can help www.kristinomdahl.com/PKC Join me for a weekly LIVE CAL on the Kristin Omdahl Show to make this shawl together!
Materials
590 yds (540m) #3 dk weight yarn
K/10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Shown in:
Mandala by Lion Brand Yarn; 100% acrylic; 5.3 oz. (150 g) per 590 yd (540m) ; color Troll, 1 ball.
Finished Size:
72 in (182.8cm) wide x 31 in (78.7cm) long.
Gauge:
Although gauge is not critical for this project, my gauge is 12 sts / 6 rows = 4 in (10cm).
Here are some suggested size recommendations for top down triangular shawls:
Suggested Shawl sizes:
Kerchief: 36 in (91cm) wide x 18 in (46cm) long
Shawlette: 24 in (61cm) – 30 in (76cm) wide x 48 in (122cm) to 60 in (152cm) wide
Full sized shawl: 36 in (91cm) – 40 in (102cm) long x 72 in (183cm) to 80 in (203cm) wide
Use the yarn estimate guide on page 3 to determine the amount of yarn you will need to make this shawl in a similar size with various weights of yarn.
Stitch Guide:
Chain (ch), slip stitch (slst), double crochet (dc), and chain 3 picot (ch3 picot).
Chain 3 picot (ch3 picot): Ch3, sc in 3rd ch from hook.
Pattern notes
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Turn work at the end of each row.
Have fun! Remember the point of being creative is to enjoy it!
Pattern
Ch5, slst to 5th ch from hook to form ring.
Set up Row: Ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc in ring, ch1, 3dc in ring, ch3, 3dc in ring, ch1, 3dc in ring, turn. — 12 dcs, 2 ch1 spa, 1 ch3 sp
Row 1: Ch6 (counts as first dc, ch3), 3dc in next ch1 sp, ch1, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch3 sp, ch1, 3dc in next ch1 sp, ch3, dc in last st, turn.
Row 2: Ch6 (counts as first dc, ch3), (3dc in next ch sp, ch1)x2, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch3 sp, (ch1, 3dc in next ch sp)x2, ch3, dc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch6 (counts as first dc, ch3), (3dc in next ch sp, ch1)x3, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch3 sp, (ch1, 3dc in next ch sp)x3, ch3, dc in last st, turn.
Row 4: Ch6 (counts as first dc, ch3), (3dc in next ch sp, ch1)x4, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch3 sp, (ch1, 3dc in next ch sp)x4, ch3, dc in last st, turn.
Row 5: Ch6 (counts as first dc, ch3), (3dc in next ch sp, ch1)x5, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch3 sp, (ch1, 3dc in next ch sp)x5, ch3, dc in last st, turn.
Note: Rep row 2 for desired length, making sure that you are adding one to the repeats in bold on each additional row.
Rows 6 – 28: Continue in establlished pattern, repeating row 2. Turn work after each row.
Edging
Row 1: Slst into first ch3 sp, (ch3, dc, ch3 picot, ch3, slst) in same sp, *ch1, slst in next dc, ch3, dc in next dc, ch3 picot, ch3, slst in next dc*. Rep from * to * across to next ch3 sp: (ch1, slst, ch3, dc, ch3 picot, ch3, slst) in ch3 sp. Rep from * to * across to last ch3 sp: (ch1, slst, ch3, dc, ch3 picot, ch3, slst) in ch3 sp. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in loose ends. Hand wash, block to finished measurements and allow to dry.
Kristin Omdahl is committed to helping fellow survivors of domestic violence and shedding light on this frightening and often hidden crime in our society. In an attempt to achieve these goals and help eradicate domestic violence, Kristin donates through the fund she established: Project Kristin Cares.
Together we can help survivors of domestic violence.
The funds raised by the sale of the Project Kristin Cares Shawls for Sharing Patterns will be donated to the National Network to End Domestic Violence. You can help raise awareness, and end domestic violence, by purchasing these special patterns, donating directly, and/or participating in our KAL and CAL events, and then donating your Shawls to the location of your choosing. Together we can help survivors of domestic violence. You may purchase a PDF version of this pattern from Kristin Omdahl HERE
The Easy Breezy Crochet Shawl pattern is the first pattern to be featured in the Shawls for Sharing initiative. 100% of the proceeds of this pattern, for the 3rd quarter of 2022, will be donated to a domestic violence charity.
Each quarter a new knit or crochet shawl pattern will be the featured pattern for Shawls for Sharing and during that time, 100 % of its proceeds will be donated.
Thank you so much for your support! Together we are making a difference.
xoxo, Kristin
Hi, do you have a video or a diagram of this pattern? I dont understand the instructions where it says x2, x3, x4, x5
Hi there! There is a lot of information regarding this pattern over on Kristin’s site:
https://www.kristinomdahl.com/product/easy-breezy-crochet-shawl-pattern/
Some Youtube videos about this pattern as well (episodes 80-85):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIDlgC28fLmShjGv6fy65kERxoSKPHxhc
Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor