How To Crochet Lyla Easy Triangle Shawl Pattern In Gradient Colors
The Crochet Lyla Easy Triangle Shawl is a really impressive piece that stands out with its soft look and amazing use of different colors. This pattern does a great job of showing off how flexible cake yarn can be and proves how simple stitches can turn into a beautiful work of art. It’s gracefully flowy and warm, which makes it the best match for any time of the year, adding a bit of class and coziness. The Lyla Shawl shines as an example of how lovely crochet can be and welcomes crafters of all levels to try out their creative skills. You can use it as a warm wrap on cold nights or a fashionable add-on for daytime adventures; it makes any outfit look more charming.
Crochet Lyla Easy Triangle Shawl
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: 2 cakes of Stylecraft Batik Swirl size 3, color: Rainbow, (1000 yards used)
- Crochet Hook: Size I-9 (5.5mm) or hook needed to meet gauge
- Other: Yarn needle for weaving ends, Stitch marker or spare pieces of contrasting yarn
Gauge:
- The design is made for any weight yarn. So gauge isn’t crucial as long as you achieve a drape you like.
Special Stitch:
- Split Cluster (SpCl): Yarn over, insert hook in the same stitch as the single crochet, yarn over. Pull loop through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook (partial double crochet made). Skip 2 stitches, yarn over, insert hook in the next stitch, yarn over, and pull loop through. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops then yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on the hook to complete the cluster.
Pattern Instructions:
- Row 1 (RS): Ch 4 (counts as beginning chain and double crochet). 8 dc in the fourth chain from the hook, turn (9 dc).
- Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout). 2 dc in first dc. dc in next 3 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, 3 dc in last dc, turn (15 dc).
- Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first dc, dc in next 6 dc, 4 dc in next dc. Dc in next 6 dc, 3 dc in last dc, turn (22 dc).
- Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first dc, ch 2, SpCl, ch 2, sc in the same dc as SpCl. Repeat from * to * across, turn (7 SpCl).
- Row 5: Ch 4 (counts as treble crochet here and throughout). Tr in the same sc, 5 dc in the top of each SpCl, 2 tr in the last sc, turn (39 stitches).
- Row 6: Mark the centermost dc with a stitch marker, ch 3. Dc in the same stitch, dc in each stitch to marker. 3 tr in the marked dc, dc in each dc to last stitch, 2 dc in the last stitch, turn (43 stitches).
- Row 7-58: Continue the pattern as established with specific increases. Clusters, and stitches as per rows 2-6.
Final Row:
- Mark centermost SpCl, ch 4, [sc, ch 3, sc] in the top of each SpCl to the marked SpCl, [sc, ch 5, sc] in the top of the marked SpCl. [sc, ch 3, sc] in the top of each remaining SpCl, tr in the last sc, fasten off.
Finishing:
- Weave in all ends securely. Block lightly, if desired.
Pattern Notes:
- This shawl is worked top-down starting with a central point. Allowing you to decide the size of the shawl as you go.
- The Split Cluster stitch adds texture and visual interest to the shawl.
- The pattern features a simple repetition after a few setup rows. Making it suitable for beginners looking to try something slightly more challenging.
