Crochet Shawl “Jacket”
You’ll need:
2 skeins (500 yds) worsted weight yarn;
Crochet hook H.
Special Stitches
Cluster - 3 double crochet in space indicated.
Inc Cluster - cluster, ch1, cluster in space indicated.
Instructions
Chain 4 Slip stitch in first chain to form a circle or you can do a magic ring if you are familiar with that.
1st row: Chain 3 (always counts as 1dc), 2 dc, ch1, 3dc(Cluster), ch1, 3dc (Cluster) in circle. Turn
2nd row: Chain 3, 2dc between 1st and 2nd dc of previous row, [ch 1, Inc Cluster ] in next two ch1 spaces, Cluster between last two dc of previous row. Turn.
3rd row: Chain 3, Cluster in each ch1 space, ending with 1dc between last two dc of previous row. Turn;
4th row: Chain 3, 2 dc in ch3 space of previous row, Cluster in each space, ending with 3dc in space before last dc of previous row. Turn
5th row (Increase row): Chain 3, Inc Cluster in each space, ending with 1 dc between last two dc of previous row. Turn
6th row: as the 4th row;
7th row: as the 3rd row.
The beginning of one round starts with a ch3 space and ends with a dc between the last two dc of the previous row The next begins with (ch3, 2dc) in the space created by the last dc of the previous row and ends with cluster in ch3 space of previous row. From now on be sure to maintain this pattern along the edge.
8th row (Increase row): Increasing in every other space. Turn;
9th-12th rows: Work 4 regular rows by repeating rows 3 and 4 with appropriate beginnings and endings.
13th row: Increase row increasing in every other space. Turn
14th-17th rows: Work 4 regular rows with appropriate beginnings and endings.
18th row: Increase row increasing in every third space. Turn.
19th-22nd rows: Work 4 regular rows with appropriate beginnings and endings.
23rd row: Increase row increasing in every third space. Turn
24th-31st rows: Work 8 regular rows with appropriate beginnings and endings. 32. Increase row increasing in every fourth space. Turn
33rd-40th rows: Work 8 regular rows with appropriate beginnings and endings.
41st row: Increase row increasing in every fourth space. Turn
42nd-49th rows: Work 8 regular rows with appropriate beginnings and endings. Continue working in this manner until your shawl is as big as you want. You can leave the edge as is, or add any decorative edging or fringe.
Hi Susan,
Your pattern was just what I was looking for! I have a friend who is wheelchair bound and loves to wear shawls but they can be a bit bulky and get in her way. I think this will be a perfect gift for her and especially love the idea of a button. I'm thinking that I will make one for myself as I spend a lot of time at the computer. Do you have a gauge for this pattern? I would like to try and make it in DK weight yarn.
Warm regards,
Sandra
Hello Susan,
Do you have a chart or scheme of the pattern?
Thank you!
Sandy
Sorry, Sandy, but there wasn't either gauge or scheme for this pattern in origin.
I like all of them. Can I get a group of all in one?
What do you mean? There is only one pattern
Thank You so much for posting this wonderful pattern. I'm planning on making this after I finish making the dolls and bears, I want to donate to my local police department.
You are so kind in listing this pattern for us.
Again, Thank You so much,
Sharon
I'm so pleased to hear such warm words
You deserve them and more. The crochet patterns each and every one it so unique and will love to try them out.
Again, thank you for being so kind to share your patterns. I love them.
Sharon
Oh my, this is gorgeous. In the last three years, I have made seven shawls for friends, the last three for friends or their spouse with cancer. This is my next shawl! Thank you.
Great to hear!
I wish you good luck!
Hi Susan
I love this pattern for the shawl. I am confused about some of the directions? When I start crocheting is this the collar, the side or what? Does Inc Cluster mean increase? I don’t know I’ve been crocheting for years and am having trouble with the directions.
I appreciate your free pattern and any answers you can give.
Darlene
Dear Darlene,
Yes, you understand clearly — the beginning is collar
inc = increase
Thanks Susan!
Hi Darlene, I was reading your comment. Did you ever complete the shawl?
Thank you for the pattern. I noticed that you suggest an «H» hook for the worsted weight yarn. The worsted weight yarn I want to use (and other brands) suggests an «I» hook. Is there a reason use are suggesting a smaller size hook?
Best regards,
Sandy
Hello Susan,
I really would like to make this pattern but I have been trying to figure it out. I feel so inept in reading this pattern. Usually I have no problem but I am flummoxed!
For example: Row 8 Increasing in every other space. I have done exactly that and the yarn stretches and pulls between the two clusters. Should there be a chain between each of the increase clusters? I have gone up a hook size. Should I go up another size?
I can't imagine what I will do when I have to crochet the increase cluster every third space.
I have no idea what I am doing wrong. I am using a 100% acrylic yarn #4 weight.
Any help or ideas that would put me on the right track would be very much appreciated.
Thank you.
Sandy