How To Crochet Easy Rectangular Shawl Pattern
Crochet this Easy Rectangular Shawl pattern for a beginner-friendly, lacy, and lightweight shawl with a simple 2-row repeat and stunning tassel accents. The King Cole Curiosity yarn creates a smooth color gradient for the shawl, making it visually striking without complicated color changes. Wearing it around your shoulders offers warmth while using it as a scarf adds style and comfort. For those looking to add extra flair, the pattern allows the addition of tassels. This embellishment adds movement and a playful character to the shawl when it is worn.
Easy Crochet Rectangular Shawl Pattern
Materials
- Yarn: DK weight yarn, approximately 800m – 1000m. The example used King Cole Curiosity (2 cakes) or substitute with a similar yarn like Lionbrand Mandala yarn cakes.
- Hook: 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Other: Stitch markers (optional, helpful for the foundation chain)
Measurements
- Finished shawl approximately 68 inches [173cm] in length and 18 inches [46cm] in width.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- yo: yarn over
- st: stitch
- t-ch: turning chain
- rep: repeat
- beg: beginning
Pattern
- 1. Ch 356.
- 2. Row 1 (RS): 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as first dc2tog), (ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, dc2tog) in same ch, *skip next 3 ch, sl st in next ch, sk next 3 ch, (dc2tog, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, dc2tog) in next ch; rep from * across, turn. See pics 1 & 2
- 3. Row 2 (WS): *Ch 2, skip next ch-1 sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc (center of shell), ch 2, 1 sc in sl st; rep from * across, ending with sl st in top of beg ch from Row 1, turn.
Ch 1, sl st into ch-2 sp, sl st into next 2 sts, sl st into next ch-1 sp. You are now ready to start row 3. See pic 3 - 4. Row 3: Ch 3, 1 dc (counts as dc2tog), (ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, dc2tog) in same sp, *ch 1, (dc2tog, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, dc2tog) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across, turn.
See pic 4
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- 5. Row 4: *Ch 2, skip next ch-1 sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc, (centre of shell), ch 2, skip next ch-1 sp, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across, ending with sl st in top of beg ch 3 from Row 3, turn.
Ch 1, sl st into ch-2 sp, sl st into next 2 sts, sl st into next ch-1 sp. You are now ready to start next row. See pic 5 & 6 - 6. Continue in the established pattern, repeating Rows 3-4 for a total of 30 rows or until the width is the size you require.
- 7. Fasten off. Weave in ends and block lightly with a steam iron if needed. Attach 4 tassels if desired
Tassel Instructions
- 1. Make tassels as follows:
- 2. Using a book approx. 4-5” in width, cut a 12” length of yarn and lay it across the top of the book – this will be used to tie the top of the tassel. Wrap yarn around the book about 15-20 times (depending on the thickness required).
- 3. Using the 12” tie, knot the top of the tassel tightly. Cut the tassel at the opposite end. Wrap another length of yarn around the tassel 1” from top approx.5 times and knot ends together.
- 4. Trim if needed and sew securely to the corners of the shawl.
