Wrap yourself in the enchanting charm of the Winter Whimsy Shawl. The playful bobble and bow stitches create a whimsical texture, adding a touch of magic to any outfit. Made from a high-quality cotton blend, this shawl perfectly balances warmth and breathability, keeping you cozy on chilly days and comfortable when the sun shines. Whether you’re facing a frosty breeze or enjoying a mild afternoon, the Winter Whimsy Shawl is your ideal accessory for both style and comfort. Embrace the whimsical spirit and make this shawl your go-to accessory this winter.
Time: Weekend Project
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: 25” x 66”
Gauge: 15 sts and 14 rows = 4” in Sc st after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Rico Design Fashion Cotton Light & Long Tweed (47% cotton/ 43% Acrylic/ 7% Polyamide/ 3% Viscose; 202 yards [185 meters] / 50 grams):
#0019 Emerald (MC 4 balls)
#001 Ecru (CC1 3 balls)
#008 Fuchsia (CC2 2 balls)
Hook: US size H/8 5.0 mm
Notions: Tapestry needle
Special Stitches
5 dc bobble – Work 5 dc in next stitch, drop loop from hook, insert hook in first dc of 5-dc group, place dropped loop back on hook and draw through to form bobble pushing bobble to the right side of project.
Pattern Notes
Pattern is worked from side to side.
Chain-1 at beginning of round does not count as first single crochet unless.
Pattern
First Border:
Ch 249
Row 1(WS): (CC1) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each st across. Turn. (248)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, [ch 3, sk next 2 sc, sc in next, turn; 3 sc in ch-3 sp just made, slip st in next sc, turn; working behind ch-3, sc in each of 2 skipped sc] (first cable made) * ch 3, sk st where previous ch was attached & next 2 sc, sc in next st, turn; 3 sc in ch-3 sp just made, sl st in next st, turn; working behind ch-3, sc in each sk st*; repeat from * to * across, sc in last st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, sc in next st, 2 sc in the next, (behind 1st cable). *Sk st where ch is attached on previous row, sc in next st, 2 sc in next; repeat from * across, sc in last. Turn. (Do not cut the CC1. You will pick it up again on Row 6.)
Rows 4-5: (CC2) Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Row 6: (Using CC2 and carrying CC1) Ch 1, sc in next 3 st, * (CC1) 5 dc bobble in next, (CC2) sc in next 5 st*, repeat from * to * across to last 4 sts, sc in last 4 sts. Turn.
Rows 7-8: (CC2 only) Ch 1, repeat Row 4. Turn.
Row 9: (Using CC2 and carrying CC1) Ch 1, sc in next st, *(CC1) 5 dc bobble in next, (CC2) sc in next 5 st, repeat from * sc in last 6 sts. Turn.
Rows 10-11: (CC2 only) Repeat Row 4.
Row 12: Repeat Row 6.
Rows 13-14: Repeat Row 4. (Finish off CC2)
Finish off with CC2 and pick up CC1.
Row 15: (CC1) Repeat Row 4.
Rows 16-17: Repeat Rows 2-3. (Finish off CC1)
Main Section
Rows 18-19: (MC) Repeat Row 4.
Row 20: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, * ch 5, sk next 5 sts, sc in next 11 st*, rep from * to * across, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (You will have to add 1 extra sc at the end of this Row only.) (249)
Rows 21-23: Ch 1, sc in next 2 st, *ch 5, sk next 5 st, sc in next 11 st, rep from *, sc in last 2 st. Turn.
Row 24: Ch 1, sc in the next 2 st, *ch 2, sc over the next 4 ch-5 loops, ch 2, sc in the next 11 st, rep from * across end with sc in the last 2 sts. Turn.
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Row 25: Ch 1, sc in next 2 st, ch 5, sk next 5 sts, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 5, sk next 5 sts,* rep from * to * across to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts. Turn.
Rows 26-28: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, ch 5, sk next 5 sts, *sc in next 11 sts, ch 5, sk next 5 sts*, rep from * to * to last 10 sts. Sc in last 10 sts. Turn.
Row 29: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, *ch 2, sc over the next 4 ch-5 loops, ch 2, sc in the next 11 st, rep from * across end with sc in the last 10 sts. Turn.
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Row 30: Ch 1, sc in next 2 st, ch 5, sk next 5 sts, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 5, sk next 5 sts,* rep from * to * to last 2 sts. sc in last 2 sts. Turn.
Rows 31-33: Ch 1, sc in next 2 st, *ch 5, sk next 5 st, sc in next 11 st,* rep from * to * to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 st. Turn.
Row 34: Ch 1, sc in the next 2 st, *ch 2, sc over the next 4 ch-5 loops, ch 2, sc in the next 11 st, rep from * across end with sc in the last 2 sts. Turn.
Rows 35-64: Repeat Rows 25-34 3 more times.
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Row 65: Ch 1, sc in next 2 st, ch 5, sk next 5 sts, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 5, sk next 5 sts,* rep from * to * to last 2 sts. sc in last 2 sts. Turn.
Rows 66-68: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, ch 5, sk next 5 sts, *sc in next 11 sts, ch 5, sk next 5 sts,* rep from * to * to last 10 st. sc in last 10 sts. Turn.
Row 69: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, *ch 2, sc over the next 4 ch-5 loops, ch 2, sc in the next 11 st, rep from * across end with sc in the last 10 sts. Turn.
Row 70: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, ch 5, sk next 5 sts, *sc in next 11 sts, ch 5, sk next 5 sts,* rep from * to * to last 10 sts. sc in last 10 sts. Turn.
Rows 71-72: Repeat Row 4. (Finish off MC.)
Last Border
Row 73: (CC1) Repeat Row 4.
Row 74: Repeat Row 2.
Row 75: Repeat Row 3. (Do not cut the CC1. You will pick it up again on Row 78.)
Row 76-77: Repeat Row 4.
Row 78: (Using CC2 and carrying CC1) Repeat Row 6.
Rows 79-80: (Using CC2 only) Repeat Row 4.
Row 81: (Using CC2 and carrying CC1) Repeat Row 9.
Rows 82-83: (Using CC2 only) Repeat Row 4.
Row 84: (Using CC2 and carrying CC1) Repeat Row 6.
Rows 85-86: (Using CC2 only) Repeat Row 4. (Finish off CC2.)
Row 87: (Using CC1 only) Repeat Row 4.
Row 88: Repeat Row 2.
Row 89: Repeat Row 3.
Finish off.
Finishing
Blocking may be helpful for this garment.
Photo Tutorial for Row 2.
ch3, sk next 2 sc, sc in next,
turn; 3 sc in ch-3 sp just made,
slip st in next sc, turn;
working behind ch-3, sc in each of 2 skipped sc.
Example of Row 24.
