Easy One-Row-Repeat Crochet Shawl — Quick, Customizable Wrap Pattern
This One-Row-Repeat Crochet Shawl is a satisfying, beginner-friendly project that builds quickly using a simple repeating row. The pattern creates a long, lacy wrap you can customize by changing yarn weight, colors, or the number of repeats. It’s ideal for learning repeat patterns, practicing stitch consistency, and making a cozy accessory you’ll wear often.
Below are the materials, stitch abbreviations and step-by-step instructions for the shawl. Follow the charted rows and then repeat Row 3 until you reach the length you want. Short tips for finishing and simple customizations follow the pattern.
Materials
Light worsted weight/DK weight yarn approximately 700 meters
4.5 mm hook
Yarn needle
Size
About 17 inches wide and 66 inches long
Stitches/Abbreviations Used
- ** - repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed
- [ ] - repeat instructions within parentheses as a set as many times as directed
- ch/chs - chain/chains
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- sc - single crochet
- dc - double crochet
Instructions
Row 1
Ch 79, sc in 2nd ch from hook, **ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, sc in next 5 ch**. Repeat from ** to ** across. Turn.
Row 2
Ch 5, dc in same st, [ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st] 2 times, ch 1, dc in ch-2 space, **5 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, dc in next sc, [ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next sc] 2 times, ch 1, dc in the next ch-2 space**. Repeat from ** to ** across, 4 dc in the last space, dc in last st. Turn.
Row 3
Ch 5, dc in same st, [ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st] 2 times, ch 1, dc in the next ch-1 space, **skip next two ch-1 spaces, 5 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, dc in next dc, [ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc] 2 times, ch 1, dc in the next ch-1 space**. Repeat from ** to ** across, 5 dc in the last space. Turn.
Repeat row 3 until you reach the desired length.
Finishing & Tips
- Weave in ends securely with a yarn needle.
- Blocking will open up the lace and even the edges; gently wet-block or steam-block and pin to shape until dry.
- To adjust width, increase or decrease the starting chain in multiples matching the stitch repeat. To lengthen, simply repeat Row 3 more times until you reach the length you prefer.
- If you want more drape, choose a softer fiber or a slightly larger hook; for a firmer fabric, use a smaller hook.
- Optional finishing: add fringe or a simple border (single crochet or crab stitch) if you prefer a more defined edge.
Happy crocheting! This shawl is a great project for practicing rhythm and repeats — once you have the repeat memorized, the rows work up quickly.