Sweet and Simple Shawl Pattern
by Elizabeth Mareno
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MATERIALS:
12.25 oz/ 350 g/ 1109.5 yds/ 1305 m
#2 Fine or #3 Light yarn
#2 Fine or #3 Light yarn
Black and White sample used 3-1/2 balls of Knitting Fever Chromatic- #2 Fine Weight with a G hook.
G hook
NOTES:
The beginning chain establishes the width of the shawl from neck to waist. That makes this shawl very adjustable both in width and length.
The material amounts listed will give you a shawl 24” W x 60” L.
If you want it longer than 60” and wider than 24”, I suggest you buy an extra ball or two of yarn.
Your beginning chain is any multiple of 3 + 2.
Gauge: 5 diamonds x 3 repeats = 4” x 2”
Gauge Pattern: (yarn used Patons Astra #3 Light w/G hook)
Gauge Pattern: (yarn used Patons Astra #3 Light w/G hook)
R1- ch26, sc in 2nd ch from hook, (ch3, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch) repeat across. (9sc)
R2- ch4 (counts as dc + ch1), turn, (sc in ch3 sp, ch1, dc in next sc, ch1) repeat across. (9dc)
R3- ch1, turn, sc in 1st dc, (ch3, sc in next dc) repeat across putting your last sc in the 3rd chain from R2’s ch4. (9sc)
Repeat R’s 2 & 3 until you have completed 3 repeats, ending with R2.
PATTERN:
Row 1: ch 92, sc in 2nd ch from hook, (ch3, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch) repeat across. (31 sc)
Row 2: ch4 (counts as dc + ch1), turn, (sc in ch3 sp, ch1, dc in next sc, ch1) repeat across. (31 dc, 30 sc)
Row 3: ch1, turn, sc in 1st dc, (ch3, sc in next dc) repeat across, make sure to put your last sc in the 3rd ch of Row 2’s ch4. (31 sc)
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you reach your desired length, ending on Row 2.
Finish off this end by placing a sc in each ch and st across. Cut your yarn.
Reattach in the first sc of your starting row. Put one sc in each sc, 2sc in each ch space.
Crochet Terms:
ch- chain
sc- single crochet (UK dc- double crochet)
dc- double crochet (UK trc- treble crochet)
sk- skip
ch- chain
sc- single crochet (UK dc- double crochet)
dc- double crochet (UK trc- treble crochet)
sk- skip
© Bizzy Crochet and Design 2008
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Hello! I really like your crocheting! but i was curious to what cts as dc stood for in this pattern. If you could help me I would greatly appreciate it! thank you!
ReplyDelete"Counts as double crochet"
ReplyDeleteHappy Crocheting!
Biz
...oh.... haha :) thank you!
ReplyDeleteohoh gonna do this one tonight :) Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteCould you please tell what you use the large eye needle for finishing for
ReplyDeleteCarol- The large eye needle is used for weaving in the long ends you wind up with in the beginning and tie off. As well as, any long ends left over from tying a skein in.
ReplyDeleteHi - I am having trouble understanding Row 3. Could you break it down a little further.
ReplyDeleteThanks
This is for Grammy2:
ReplyDelete3- ch1, turn, sc in dc, (ch3,sk sc-ch1-sc, sc in next dc) across, sc in 3rd ch of ch4 from prev row (30-ch3)
You will ch1 and turn your work. You will put a sc in your very first dc, which is what you just ended row 2 with. Then you will chain 3, skip the next series of stitches from row 2, which is the sc-ch1-sc and you will put another sc into the next dc. This will create some open loops that you will fill up on the next row.
Let me know if you need any further clarification. :)
Happy Crocheting!
I am so confused. I've been staring at this pattern since about 8:00 last night. And I can not figure out how to start #2. No matter how I do it, it doesn't look anywhere NEAR right. I got the "Ch90" part down, I got step 1 done, I get to step 2, I ch4 then I can't figure out what next.
ReplyDeleteShannon- Row 2 goes like this:
ReplyDeleteafter you chain your 4, turn your work so you are heading back in the direction you just came from.
Then paying attention to only the first chain 3 space from the row before, **put a sc in that (not any specific chain, just in the open loop itself). After you've gotten that done, make 1 chain. Then skipping any open chains, put a dc into the sc that comes right after that chain 3 loop. Then make another chain 1. Keep repeating those four steps from ** till you reach the other side of that row. You will then put one last dc into the last sc.
Let me know if this helps or not. I'll try to clarify more if you need it.
Happy Crocheting!
Biz
Sometimes simplicity can be the most stunning. First, let me thank you for sharing your pattern. I like to send a note of thanks to real people, whenever possible, just so they know their efforts are appreciated. I was directed to your site by a link from allfreecrochet.com. I see something of our nation’s heritage of Shaker Simplicity and beauty in the design. I do have an ulterior motive, so in the interest of full discloser I will tell you my Dear Sainted Mother was somewhat of a stickler for “Thank You Notes”--- she promised me a good old fashion haunting if I failed. John Hablinski
ReplyDeleteJohn, That was the sweetest, most interesting comment I have ever received. Thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteBiz
Thank you! This is lovely. I appreciate the simplicity, although it is complex enough to be interesting. We have a "Stitch'n'Scripture" group at church where we knit or crochet prayer shawls and lap robes for shut-ins. This will be a nice addition to our designs.
ReplyDeleteGod bless!
Pastor Janet
Thanks for a beautiful but easy pattern! I teach a Crochet Class at a local Senior Center, and this will be a perfect addition to our projects!
ReplyDeleteLove this pattern. It is understandable. As you can probably tell, am a beginner (VERY!). Thanks for thinking of all of us who are just starting out. Will make this (don't know how long will take) shawl and if it looks good, will make for my daughter and granddaughter too. Again, thanks so much for the easy to follow instructions.
ReplyDeleteHello, and thanks for sharing this pattern. I am a fairly experienced crocheter but I do like the simplicity of this. I am going to start mine tonight right after supper!! Blessings to you! ~Gail
ReplyDeleteHi love this pattern. I am crocheting a shawl now that I am not happy with. So I am going to start over, and crochet this one. It is simple yet beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS SHAWL HOW DO I PRINT THIS OFF??????
ReplyDeleteHi cathy with a "c".
ReplyDeleteStart at the title and left click and drag until the whole pattern is highlighted. Then right click on a word (not a picture). Click on "print", then click on "selected" and it should print out just the pattern for you.
Great pattern. Can you tell me how many yards of yarn it takes? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI really like this pattern, now to sit down and try it. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern, but I'm having trouble with the skip in Row 3. According to the instructions we skip 1 single crochet/1 chain/1 single crochet. I am reading the skip as 1 chain/1 single crochet/1 chain. The rest Row 3 is fine; just need to clarify the skip itself. (Now where in Row 2 are there 2 sc's in a row, thus my confusion about the skip as it is written.) Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm having exactly the same problem! Row 2 does not have two sc in a row, so I'm really confused!
DeleteThank you for this pattern. It's simple yet so interesting to look at. I run a crochet club at the high school where I teach and we are always ezcited to be ablw to turn out finished products quickly that also look great. Your shawl pattern fits the bill nicely. We like to give the shawls to the local nursing home.
ReplyDeletethanks again,
Terrie H.
You are welcome! And that is a great destination for your completed shawls! The elderly are near and dear to my heart.
DeleteHi Biz~
ReplyDeleteThank You So Much For Sharing the instructions for this Shawl. I have been looking all over the net for a good one for a beginner such as myself. I have learned to do the chevron pattern & am struggling on my 13th since a year ago last feb., all in which have been minimum 4x6 up to 5x6 & really getting burned out so this new project is so perfect! Thank You So Much.
Sincerely,
Kim H. Madras, Or
Hello Biz~ Thank you so very much for sharing this shawl pattern. I have been searching all over the internet & finally this came up in my email. I just learned how to crochet a year ago this last Febuary so have been crocheting my hands away with 13 afghans/blankets in sizes 4x6 to 6x6 & I am struggling to get this last one done. I now have something really fun to look forward to, thanks to you. I am wondering what type of edging you think would look nice on here, as this is a gift for a very special woman I met years ago who has fallen ill.
ReplyDeleteThank You so much for your time & help. I very much appreciate you & your hard work.
Sincerely,
Kim H. Madras, OR
Thank you for the "Super Simplified Version". I have problems reading what happens in the ().
ReplyDeleteThis is a BEAUTIFUL pattern! I have been wanting to make a shawl for myself, as I have recently become wheelchair bound and am always cold. I have been looking for the perfect pattern, and I believe I just found it. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHello Biz, thank you for your lovely pattern. I am a beginner and I used your pattern for my very first project; all your in depth explanations were wonderful and so essential for me to understand the pattern. I used a 4mm hook but the shawl turned out smaller than the size stated, approx 18"W x 43"L using 400g of yarn. I now want to crochet another shawl using a 4.5mm hook and I have a question: I have just chained 91 and it measures 21" wide laying flat but if I stretch it out, it measures 24" wide. Is it meant to measure 24" wide laying flat because if so my tension must be too tight? Do you agree?
ReplyDeleteKind regards
Ingrid D
Ingrid, you may need to go up another hook size. I crochet loose and usually have to go down a hook size. You may be opposite. I'm so glad you liked the pattern enough to make it twice. Thanks! :-)
DeleteThank you for posting the pattern with very detailed instructions. I'm a beginner at crochet and I think I just might be able to make this one! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't understand row 3 could you break it down even more?
ReplyDeleteI'm also REALLY hoping you can clarify the skip in Row 3 as "Karen Richardson" explained. I absolutely love the look of this shawl and want to finish it! Would you please tell me how to find the sc, ch1, sc in row 2?
ReplyDeleteI'm having a problem with tow 3, also. I was hoping to get some clarifications in the post from others. So far, I am still confused. Please explain again. I am so excited about the pattern, but getting frustrated.
ReplyDeleteI am making this now. The pattern is easy. I am loving the looks of it, about 1/2 way done.
ReplyDeleteHi Biz,
ReplyDeleteCan you please tell me what I should do to increase the width? The length is good. But I like it to be about 30 to 36 inch in width.
Thank you for the pattern. I have been looking for something like this for a while. I want to make 5-6 for my relatives.
Latha
This is perfect for the wrap I'm making to wear for my wedding! I'm using Caron Simply Soft Party yarn in Silver. Works up real quick & I got the hang of the pattern in no time. Thank you! God bless!
ReplyDeleteBizzy, Thank you for adding the pictorial. And for answering all the questions above. It finally clicked. Looks like a 1lb. skein or 2 7ozs would do fine to make one my size. For those with confusion about hook size, why don't you tell them to make the chain as long as they want the shall to be? Then it doesn't matter what size hook or yarn they use.
ReplyDeleteThe only question i had left, was why the pattern is worked in sets of four and the beginning row in sets of 3. Is that because you tent to make very loose chains? Because sc, ch 3 skip 2, sc is a 3 set... and sc, ch3, skip over a ch1, sc and ch1, is a set of 4. Since I tend to chain tight, I am thinking I would be making a reduced length for the upper or neck side of the shawl. Is this intentional?
I also think making this shorter and with a big soft bulky yarn, it would make a dynamite baby blanket!
Thanks for sharing this with us!!!
I don't have any answers for your questions. Lol. I never gave any of it a thought. This was one of the first patterns I ever wrote.
DeleteI tried this pattern 3 times. Every time I got to the end of the first row I had 3 chains left rather than the two you said. I chained 91 like you suggested. What am I doing wrong?
ReplyDeleteHi!! I really want to try this pattern but was wondering if you have a suggestion for a different weight yarn and how much I would need of say a worsted weight? I have a stash of yarn I am trying to use up. Thanks in advance!!
ReplyDeleteSincerely Cindy
I am curious as to how many skeins you used so I have an idea how much yarn I need to dig for. I've read all posts but do not see that you have answered that question. Thanks!
ReplyDeletePatons Astra is a 50g ball, I used 350g = 7balls
DeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern - thank you for sharing it! I left a comment earlier in the thread about using it to make my wedding wrap in 2015 (using Caron Simply Soft Party in Silver Sparkle). A few months ago when I was looking for wrap/shawl patterns, I came back to this one because it's exactly as the name says - Sweet & Simple. It's also proved to be very versatile. As for how much yarn it takes, I don't measure by yards, I go by ounces; from my experiments, this takes at least 20 ounces for an adult size wrap. Three 7 ounce skeins, four 5 ounce skeins, seven 3 ounce skeins, etc. Looks great with solid colors and variegated. I plan to donate the finished wraps to charity and give them to friends. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteTina Coughlin
I'm starting the shawl today, however I am using Hobby Lobby "I Love This Yarn" super soft in Eagle Gold brown tones and a #4 wt., because it's getting chilly.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barbara