Crochet Lacy Fan Shawl
The Crochet Lacy Fan Shawl is a stunning and elegant accessory that's perfect for any occasion. This delicate shawl features a lacy, fan-shaped design with intricate stitches and airy holes, creating a light-as-air texture that's both comfortable and visually striking. The shawl is perfect for wrapping around your shoulders on a chilly evening or as a stylish accent for a formal event. With its classic design and romantic charm, the Crochet Lacy Fan Shawl is a timeless piece that's sure to become a treasured favorite in your wardrobe.
Skill level: Intermediate
Size: Approx. 18” wide x 60” long
Materials:
700 yds. worsted wt. yarn (sample shown in Caron “Color Match”)
Size K/10.5 (6.50 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to achieve gauge
Tapestry needle
Gauge: In pattern, 2 fans = 7”, 6 rows = 5” on size K/10.5 (6.50 mm) hook
Pattern notes: Although photos show orientation of stitch pattern as one-directional, instructions have been written to work shawl from center back outward so that the stitch pattern runs in the proper direction on each end of the shawl.
Special stitches:
Fan = tr, (ch 2, tr) 4 times
Terms/Abbreviations: beginning (beg), chain (ch), double crochet (dc), hook (hk), repeat (rep), single crochet (sc), skip (sk), slip stitch (sl st), space (sp), stitch (st), triple crochet (tr)
Shawl
First Half:
Row 1 (RS): Beg at center back of shawl, ch 57, sc in 2nd ch from hk, *ch 1, sk 4 ch, in next ch work [tr, (ch 2, tr) 4x](Fan completed), ch 1, sk 4 ch, sc in next ch, rep from * to last 5 ch, ch 1, sk 4 ch, in last ch work (tr, ch 2) twice, tr in same ch, turn (5 full fans, one half fan)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st at base of ch-1, *ch 3, sk next ch-2 sp, dc in next ch-2 sp,** ch 2, sk next tr-sc-tr, dc in first ch-2 sp of next Fan, ch 3, sc in center tr of Fan, rep from *, ending last rep at **, ch 1, tr in last sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 7, in first ch-1 sp work (tr, ch 2, tr), ch 1, sk ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, *ch 1, sk ch-3 sp, Fan in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, rep from * to end, turn (5 full fans, one half fan)
Row 4: Ch 6, dc in first ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in center tr of Fan, *ch 3, sk next ch-2 sp, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next tr-sc-tr, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in center tr of Fan, rep from *, ending last rep with sc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 1, sk first ch-3 sp, Fan in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next ch-3 sp, *sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-3 sp, Fan in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next ch-3 sp, rep from * to last sc, sc in sc, ch 1, sk next ch-3 sp, in 3rd ch of turning ch work (tr, ch 2, tr, ch 2, tr), turn (5 full fans, 1 half fan)
Rep Rows 2-5 until piece measures approx. 30” from beg, ending with Row 2.
Fasten off.
Second half:
Working on opposite side of foundation ch, attach yarn to first ch at right-side edge of piece.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st at base of ch-1, *ch 1, sk 4 ch, in next ch work [tr, (ch 2, tr) 4x](Fan completed), ch 1, sk 4 ch, sc in next ch, rep from * to last 5 ch, ch 1, sk 4 ch, in last ch work (tr, ch 2) twice, tr in last ch, turn (5 full fans, one half fan)
Rep Rows 2-5 of first half until second half of shawl measures approx. 30” from center back, ending with Row 2. Fasten off.
Chain Fringe:
Attach yarn at right corner of one short end of shawl, *ch 11, sl st in 2nd ch from hk and in ea of next 9 ch, sl st in next 4 ch on end of shawl, rep from * across, ending with sl st in last st. Fasten off.
Repeat chain fringe at other short end of shawl. Fasten off and weave in all tails.
Finishing:
If necessary, lightly block shawl by dampening it with cool to lukewarm water, then roll in towel to absorb excess moisture. Spread dry towels out on a flat space, lay shawl on top of towel and smooth out lace pattern. Cover with more towels and leave to dry.