Crochet Heart Shawl Pattern and Instructions

Create a beautiful shawl with a heart motif using the art of crocheting. This project involves using a crochet hook and yarn to craft a delicate and intricate piece that will be perfect for adding a touch of warmth and style to any outfit. The heart design adds a romantic and charming element to the shawl, making it a lovely accessory to wear or gift to a loved one.

Crocheting a heart shawl allows you to showcase your skills and creativity while also creating a practical and fashionable item that can be worn on various occasions. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking to expand your skills, crocheting a heart shawl is a rewarding and enjoyable endeavor that will result in a beautiful and versatile piece that you can cherish for years to come. Let your creativity flow as you work on this project, and enjoy the process of bringing a heart-shaped shawl to life through the art of crochet.

Skill Level

Easy

Required Supplies

• RED HEART® Super Saver® Jumbo: 2 Skeins 319 Cherry Red
• Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10]
• Yarn needle

Gauge

3 shells (15 sts) = 4″; 5 rows of shells = 4″.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Measurements

Shawl measures 24” from neck to bottom.

Special Stitches

Shell

(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in same space.

Shell Over Shell

Shell in the ch-1 space of shell below.

Cluster

[Yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 3 times all in same space, yarn over and draw through 3 loops, yarn over and draw through last 2 loops.

Shawl Instructions

Base Chain

Ch 17.

Row 1

Dc in 5th ch from hook (counts as dc, ch 1, dc), * ch 1, dc in next ch; repeat from * to last ch; [ch 1, dc] twice all in last ch; turn – 15 dc.

Row 2 (Right Side)

Ch 3, (counts as dc), * 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc; repeat from * to last space; 2 dc in last space, dc in 3rd ch of ch-4; turn – 43 dc.

Row 3

Ch 4, dc in first dc, * ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * across working last dc in top of ch-3; turn – 23 dc.

Row 4

Repeat Row 2 – 67 dc.

Row 5

Ch 4, skip first 2 dc, * dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc; repeat from * to last st; dc in top of ch-3; turn – 34 dc.

Row 6

Ch 3, cluster in first ch-1 space, * ch 1, cluster in next ch-1 space; repeat from * to last st; dc in 3rd ch of ch-4; turn – 33 clusters.

Row 7

Ch 3 (counts as hdc, ch 1), * [hdc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] twice **, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) all in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * to last st, end at **; hdc in top of ch-3; turn – 44 hdc.

Row 8

Ch 3, skip ch-1 space, * shell in next ch-1 space, skip next ch-1 space; repeat from * to last st; dc in 2nd ch of ch-3; turn – 21 shells.

Row 9

Ch 3, * shell over shell; repeat from * to last st; dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Rows 10 and 11

Ch 3, * shell over shell **, ch 1; repeat from * to last st, end at **; dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Rows 12-14

Ch 3, * shell over shell **, ch 2; repeat from * to last st, end at **; dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Row 15

Ch 1, sc in first dc, * ch 1, skip dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, sc in next dc, ch 1 **, skip dc, sc in ch-2 space; repeat from * to last st, end at **; dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Row 16

Repeat Row 6 – 63 clusters.

Row 17

Repeat Row 7 – 84 hdc.

Rows 18-24

Repeat Rows 8-14 – 41 shells.

Row 25

Repeat Row 15.

Row 26

Repeat Row 6 – 123 clusters.

Row 27

Repeat Row 7 – 164 hdc.

Rows 28-34

Repeat Rows 8-14 – 81 shells.

Finishing

Round 1

With right side facing, * sc in next st or space, ch 1, skip next st or space; repeat from * around working (sc, ch 1, sc) all in each corner; join with a slip st in first sc; turn.

Round 2

Ch 1, * sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip sc; repeat from * around working (sc, ch 1, sc) all in each corner; join; turn.

Round 3

Ch 1, slip st in first sc, * ch 1, skip sc, slip st loosely in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Abbreviations

ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.