Crochet Lacy Fan Shawl: A Beautiful Pattern for Intermediate Crocheters
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 Instructions
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.