Shawl free crochet pattern
Penelope’s Flirty Shawl is so versatile that it can be worn in so many ways, including a scarf or turban. Within 2 to 3 hours, you’ll have something lovely for a bridesmaid or a picnic.
You’ll find the pattern is written in such a way that you can modify the width or length very easily to suit your size or outfit. Imagine adding fringe!
Customer Appreciation:
“I’ve been looking for a shawl to crochet for my wedding in May- I want one that will be long enough for a shawl but also broad enough for a veil, or a head covering during the wedding. Most are too heavy but this is so lacy!
I will also make a shawl for my sister who is my bridesmaid. Thank you!”
Materials Needed
1 ball of I Love This Yarn or Red Heart With Love – 4 medium – 6 ounces
Q-hook 19/ 15.75mm
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
fsc – foundation single crochet
sc – single crochet
dc- double crochet
st- stitch
sts- stitches
sk- skip
yo- yarn over
Special Stitch
Fsc – chain 3, insert hook into 2nd chain from hook, *yo, pull up loop, yo, pull loop through 1st loop (2 loops on hook), yo, pull loop through both loops on hook*. 1 fsc complete. To continue insert hook into “chain” from previous fsc (bottom loop), repeat from * to * until all fscs are completed.
Gauge – not crucial for this pattern
Special Instruction
Pattern is worked back and forth without seams. Work in multiples of 2+4. The turning chain counts as a stitch. All double crochets are worked in the front loop only with the exception of the last double crochet of the row being worked in both loops of the 3rd ch of the turning ch.
The Pattern
Row 1: Fsc 34, chain 4, turn
Row 2-29: Skip 1, dc, *chain 1, skip 1, dc, repeat from * 15 times, chain 4, turn – 18sts
Row 30: Skip 1, dc, *chain 1, skip 1, dc, repeat from * 15 times, chain 1, turn – 18sts
Row 31: Sc across using both loops in each st across, fasten off, sew in the ends
If you like this shawl, you will also like this versatile scarf: Penelope’s Flirty Scarf free crochet pattern
So pretty. Thanks for sharing
I don’t have good luck with fsc, could yo tell me how to start it with a regular chain ? i love the look of this shawl.
You could start with the same number of chains, plus 1, and turn at the end, but I don’t recommend it as you will not have the elasticity required to match the finishing side and your shawl will bow like a hammock. 🙂
This is a beautiful pattern. I can’t wait to start it.
For those having problems with FSC, there are some excellent videos on YouTube on doing the FSC. Here’s a simple one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY6Iy7gdVEM
Thank you, Terri!
What’s the difference bet a sc and fsc?
Sc requires that you make a chain for the foundation while fsc (foundation single crochet) means that you are creating the chain as you create the stitch. It allows for your starting end to be as flexible as your other end and your work is not lopsided. Great question!
I am so very grateful to have found your site! Your postings have answered my questions and are so inspiring! Very best wishes and thanks for making my day!!!
Thank you, Elke!
Excited to try this elegant, lacy, light look. Just what I have been imagining! Kindred spirits? ESP? Wishful thinking? Prayers answered? Thanks for sharing your creativeness! 🙂 Have a creative day!
Thank you, EJ!
I do like it! Mi encanta
Thank you, Cy!
For some reason when I was fooling around with the pattern it does not look as lacy as yours so I ordered one on PDF and it is the same pattern. Yours looks like it has a V shape attached to the DC. Am I crazy? Also what weight is the yarn? I am just wondering what I am doing wrong. Thank you. Lovely picture.
Hi, emmeella ~
Thank you for your kind words. Please feel free to send me a picture via email or Facebook and we can see what is going on with it, okay? Thank you!
How much yarn to buy? 4 6oz. skeins or just 6oz. for each wrap? I need to get started so I’ll have a couple of these made to present at Mom’s Day dinner.
Hi! Just 6 ounces.
Thanks!
Your shawl is beautiful! I love the light lacy look of it.
I’d like to invite you to share with Fiber Tuesdays Link Party. 🙂
http://www.ouicrochet.com/2015/06/fiber-tuesdays-15-link-party.html
Susie
Susie, Thank you! I’ve been settling in after a move and have been MIA. I love the link parties and will be getting in gear soon. Thank you for the invite.
That’s definitely a lovely pattern. Has a gorgeous texture to it.
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Thank you! Hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
Elegant & pretty
Thank you, Kathy! I’m sorry your comment got buried during my move.
What does hk stand for in the directions?
Hi, Barbara ~ Sorry I didn’t fix my notation. Hk should be “hook.”
I love this shawl… But I’m struggling… I keep getting squares even after following the pattern. Is there a video available? Or can someone help me please….