Colorful Crochet Shawl
Brighten up your wardrobe with this delightful and vibrant crochet shawl! Perfect for adding a splash of color to your outfit, this project is fun and perfect for casual outings or festive occasions. Have fun experimenting with colors and textures to make a unique statement piece that's sure to draw compliments.
Colorful Crochet Shawl
Materials:
- Yarn: 100% cotton, medium worsted weight (4). You will need approximately 200-300 yards in various colors (red, yellow, green, blue, pink).
- Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
- Scissors.
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge:
4” x 4” = 15 double crochets x 8 rows. Gauge is not crucial but may affect the size of your finished shawl.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp = space
Instructions:
Row 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), then make 2 more dc into the ring (3 dc total). Ch 2, then make 3 dc into the ring. Repeat this until the ring is filled. Pull tight and join with a sl st to top of the ch 3. (You should have 3 clusters of 3 dc each separated by ch 2.)
Row 2: Ch 3, turn. In the sp between the first 2 clusters, work 3 dc, ch 2, and 3 dc (creating a corner). In the next sp, work 3 dc and repeat the corner in the last sp. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2. Continue this pattern, adding rows to increase the size of your shawl until you reach your desired length (about 60 inches wide for a full shawl).
Changing Colors: To change colors, finish the last dc of the last stitch of the previous color, drop that color, and pull up the new color. Continue as per the instructions.
Finishing: Once the shawl reaches desired size, fasten off and weave in all ends with a tapestry needle. Optional: You can add fringes at the ends for extra flair. To do this, cut several 10-inch pieces of yarn, fold them in half, and attach them to the corners using a slip knot.
Blocking: Gently wet the shawl and lay it flat to dry, shaping it as desired. This will help the stitches open up beautifully.
Enjoy wearing your beautiful colorful shawl, or gift it to someone special!