Crochet Fluttering Butterflies Shawl
The Crochet Fluttering Butterflies Shawl is a delightful and whimsical piece that adds a touch of elegance to any outfit. The intricate design incorporates delicate butterfly motifs that seem to dance along the fabric, creating a feeling of lightness and grace. Using soft yarn in pastel colors, this shawl is not only beautiful to look at but also cozy to wear. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or simply looking to add a charming accessory to your everyday wardrobe, this shawl is sure to make you feel special and stylish. Its unique design is bound to catch the eye and garner compliments wherever you go, making it a must-have piece for any fashion-forward individual with a love for crochet craftsmanship.
Skill Level:
Easy
Material Used:
Light worsted weight/DK weight/category 3 yarn approximately 700 to 750 meters
G/4 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Size:
The shawl measures about 17 inches/44 cm wide after blocking. Length is adjustable.
Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
** - Repeat instructions within asterisks as many times as directed
[ ] - Repeat instructions within parenthesis as a set as many times as directed
st/sts - stitch/stitches
ch - chain
sc - single crochet (UK - double crochet)
tr - treble (UK - double treble)
Note:
For a custom width, make chains in multiples of 14 + 2.
Instruction:
Row 1: Ch 72, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in rest of the chs across. (71 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in 3 sts, ch 3, skip next 4 sts, [tr, ch 3, tr] in next st, ch 3, skip 4 sts, **sc in next 5 sts, ch 3, skip 4 sts, [tr, ch 3, tr] in next st, ch 3, skip 4 sts** Repeat from ** to ** across, sc in last 3 sts. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, **3 tr in next ch-3 space, tr in next tr, 3 tr in next ch-3 space, tr in next tr, 3 tr in next ch-3 space, sc in the 3rd sc** Repeat from ** to ** across. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 5 (counts as tr + ch 1), tr in same st, ch 3, skip 3 tr, sc in next 5 tr, ch 3, **skip next 3 tr, [tr, ch 3, tr] in next sc, ch 3, skip 3 tr, sc in 5 tr, ch 3** Repeat from ** to ** across, [tr, ch 1, tr] in last sc. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 4 (counts as tr), tr in ch-1 space, tr in next tr, 3 tr in ch-3 space, sc in the 3rd sc, **3 tr in next ch-3 space, tr in next tr, 3 tr in next ch-3 space, tr in next tr, 3 tr in next ch-3 space, sc in the 3rd sc** Repeat from ** to ** across, 3 tr in the last ch-3 space, tr in tr, tr in ch-1 space, tr in last st. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in 3 sts, ch 3, skip next 3 tr, [tr, ch 3, tr] in next sc, ch 3, **skip 3 tr, sc in next 5 sts, ch 3, skip 3 tr, [tr, ch 3, tr] in next sc, ch 3** Repeat from ** to ** across, sc in last 3 sts. Turn.
Repeat rows 3 to 6 until you reach the desired length of the shawl.
Don't forget to block your shawl. Blocking will open up the stitches. You can see for yourself how the shawl looks before and after blocking.