Crochet Rectangular Shawl
Discover the art of creating a stunning Crochet Rectangular Shawl that will add a touch of elegance to any outfit. This versatile accessory is perfect for those chilly evenings or when you simply want to add a stylish flair to your ensemble. With its unique rectangular shape, this shawl offers endless possibilities for draping and styling. The Crochet Rectangular Shawl is not only a fashion statement but also a testament to your craftsmanship and dedication. Each stitch is a labor of love, resulting in a unique piece that reflects your personal touch. So grab your crochet hook, select your favorite yarn, and let your imagination run wild as you create a one-of-a-kind Crochet Rectangular Shawl that will turn heads wherever you go.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Yarn
Abby Road Freedom is a DK yarn weight, 100% cotton, 229 yards (210 meters) per 3.5 ounces (100 grams) skein.
- Color: Freckles - 3 skeins
Hook
- 6mm or a crochet hook size to obtain the correct gauge.
- 6.5mm hook (optional) for the foundation chain.
FINISHED SIZE
This shawl is approximately 56 inches (142 cm) X 15 inches (38 cm) and is easily adjustable.
If you want a longer shawl increase the number of stitches in the foundation chain in multiples of 12 stitches + 6 stitches.
If you would like a wider shawl work in a few extra double crochet mesh rows between rows 13 - 27.
GAUGE
11 double crochet stitches and 8 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm).
Check your gauge: Use any hook size to obtain the correct gauge.
STITCHES USED IN THIS PATTERN
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- dc- double crochet
- hk - hook
- sk - skip
- sp - space
- rep -repeat
- YO - yarn over hook
- picot - picot
SPECIAL STITCHES
Picot (picot)
A picot stitch is made using chain stitches and a slip stitch. It can be used as an extension to single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, or treble stitches.
A picot is normally 3 chain stitches, but if you require more defininition, make it with 4 chain stitches.
- Create four chain stitches at the point where you want to add a picot.
- Then insert your hook into the fourth chain from the hook.
- Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
- This completes one Picot stitch.
Abbreviated version
Picot - ch4, insert hk into 4th ch from hk, YO pull yarn back through both the stitch and the loop on the hk.
PATTERN NOTES
US Crochet Terms
- This shawl measures 56 inches (1.4 meters) long, but you can easily adjust the pattern to make it longer by increasing the foundation chain in multiples of 12 stitches + 6 extra stitches.
- For a wider shawl, work in additional rows of double crochet mesh between rows 13 and 27.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Foundation Chain
Create a foundation chain of 198 stitches.
ROW ONE
Row 1 - Chain 4 (counts as double crochet and 1 chain stitch), double crochet in the sixth chain from the hook, *chain 1, skip 1 stitch, double crochet in the next chain stitch, repeat from *across to the end, turn work.
You should have 100 double crochet stitches in the row.
Abbreviated version
Row 1 - Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch1), dc in 6th ch from hk, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in next ch; rep from * across, turn. = 100 dc
ROW TWO
Row 2 - Chain 1, single crochet in the first double crochet, *skip one chain space, then make 5 double crochets in the next chain 1 space, skip one double crochet and single crochet in the next double crochet, repeat from * across to the end, ending with a single crochet in the third chain of the turning chain, turn.
You should have 33 - 5 double crochet shell stitches in the row.
Abbreviated version
Row 2 - Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, *sk ch-1 sp, 5 dc in next ch-1 sp, sk dc, sc in next dc; rep from * across, ending with a sc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn. = 33 x 5 dc shells
ROW THREE
Row 3 - Chain 4, single crochet in the third double crochet of the 5 double crochet shell, *chain 6, then single crochet in the third double crochet of the next 5 double crochet shell, repeat from * across to the end, ending with a chain 2 and double crochet in the single crochet at the end of the previous row, turn.
Abbreviated version
Row 3 - Ch 4, sc in 3rd dc of 5-dc shell, *ch 6, sc in 3rd dc of 5-dc shell; rep from * across, ending with ch 2, dc in sc at end of row, turn.
ROW FOUR
Row 4 - Chain 1, single crochet in the double crochet, *chain 6, single crochet in the next chain 6 space, repeat from * across to the end, ending with chain 6 and single crochet into the chain 4 at the end of the previous row, turn.
Abbreviated version
Row 4 - Ch 1, sc in dc, *ch 6, sc in next ch-6 sp; rep from * across, ending with ch 6, sc in ch-4 at end of row, turn.
ROW FIVE
Row 5 - Chain 4, single crochet in the chain 6 space, *chain 6, single crochet in the next chain 6 space, repeat from * to the end of the row, ending with chain 2, and double crochet in the single crochet at the end of the previous row, turn.
Abbreviated version
Row 5 - Ch 4, sc in ch-6 sp, *ch 6, sc in next ch-6 sp; rep from * across, ending with ch 2, dc in sc at end of row, turn.
ROW SIX
Row 6 - Chain 1, single crochet in the first double crochet, make 2 single crochets in the chain 2 space, *make 6 single crochets in the chain 6 space, repeat from * to the end of the row, ending with 3 single crochets in the chain 4 space at the end of the row, turn.
You should have 198 single crochet stitches in the row.
Abbreviated version
Row 6 - Ch 1, sc in dc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, *6 sc in ch-6 sp; rep from * across, ending with 3 sc in ch-4 sp at end of row, turn. = 198 sc
ROW SEVEN
Row 7 - Chain 4 (counts as a double crochet and a chain 1), skip 1 stitch and double crochet in the next, * chain 1, skip one stitch, and double crochet in the next, repeat from * to the end of the row, turn.
You should have 100 double crochet stitches in the row.
Abbreviated version
Row 7 - Ch 4, sk 1, dc, *ch 1, sk 1, dc; rep from * across, turn. = 100 dc
Row 8 – same as row 2
Row 9 – same as row 3
Row 10 – same as row 4
Row 11 – same as row 5
Row 12 – Same as row 6
Row 13 – 27 same as row 7
Row 28 – same row 2
Row 29 – same as row 3
Row 30 – same as row 4
Row 31 – same as row 5
Row 32 – Same as row 6
Row 33 – same as row 7 turn, don’t fasten off.
BORDER
The border will be worked as a continuous round across all four sides of the shawl, starting with the long top edge.
ROUND 1
Chain 1, make 2 single crochet stitches in each chain 1 space along the top edge, resulting in a total of 198 single crochets along the top.
Next, rotate the shawl and work 3 single crochets into the corner space. Then, evenly work in 47 single crochets along the edge until you reach the next corner.
Work 3 single crochets into the corner space again, resulting in a total of 53 single crochets along this side.
Rotate the shawl once more and make 2 single crochet stitches in each space along the foundation chain, totaling 198 single crochets along the bottom.
For the last side, work 3 single crochets into the corner space. Then, evenly work in 47 single crochets along the edge until you reach the next corner.
Work 3 single crochets into the corner space again, resulting in a total of 53 single crochets along this side. Finally, slip stitch into chain 1. Do not turn work.
Abbreviated version
Round 1 - Ch 1, 2 sc in each ch-1 sp along the top edge (= 198 sc).
Next, rotate the shawl and work 3 sc into the corner sp. Then, evenly work 47 sc along the edge until the next corner.
Work 3 sc into the corner sp again (total of 53 sc along this side).
Rotate the shawl once more and make 2 sc in each sp along the foundation chain (a total of 198 sc along the top).
For the last side, work 3 sc into the corner sp. Then, evenly work 47 sc along the edge until the next corner.
Work 3 sc into the corner sp again (total of 53 sc along this side). Finally, sl st into ch 1 to finish.
ROUND 2
Chain 1, single crochet in each of the 198 stitches along the top edge. Then picot in the next stitch, then single crochet in the next stitch.
Continue alternating between making picots and single crochets along the reaming three edges, until you reach the starting chain 1.
Slip stitch into the initial chain 1, chain 1, and fasten off.
Abbreviated version
Round 2 - Ch 1, sc in each of the 198 sts along the top edge. *picot in the next st, sc in the next st. Repeat from * along the remaining three edges, until you reach the starting ch 1. Sl st into the initial ch 1, ch 1, and fasten off.
FINISHING
Use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends.