Crochet Spring Hope Shawl

Introduction

The Crochet Spring Hope Shawl is a delightful and charming accessory that radiates positivity and offers a cozy touch to your ensemble. With its light and airy design, this shawl is perfect for adding a pop of color and a dash of warmth to your spring wardrobe. The intricate crochet work brings a sense of craftsmanship and love to the piece, making it not only stylish but also a reflection of the care and effort put into its creation. Whether you wear it casually draped over your shoulders or elegantly wrapped around you, this shawl is sure to bring a smile to your face and a touch of springtime joy to your day.

Finished Shawl Size

• Wingspan: About 54 in.
• Depth: About 20 in.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approximately 250 yds)
• Size US G/4mm Crochet Hook
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Gauge

Gauge is not essential for this shawl. The most important thing is that the fabric is loose and there is quite a bit of drape.

Instructions to Crochet the Shawl

Starting Your Shawl

Ch 78

Row 1: Dc in 10th ch from hook, *ch 3, sk next 3 ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, *ch 3, sc in next dc; rep from * across, ch 3, sc in 6th ch from beg ch-9.

Place markers in the 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18th single crochet across row.

You’ll move these markers up as your work progresses. Increase points will be placed in these marked stitches.

Continuing the Pattern

Row 3: Ch 6 (counts as dc, ch 3 here and throughout), turn, *(dc in next sc, ch 3) across to next marker, (dc, ch 3, dc) in marked sc, [move marker to ch-3 sp just made]; rep from * across, dc in last sc.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, *ch 3, sc in next dc; rep from * across, placing last sc in 3rd ch of t-ch.

Note: Move markers up to ch-3 sp in Row 4.

Row 5: Ch 6, turn, *(dc in next sc, ch 3) across to next marked ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in marked ch-3 sp, [move marker to dc just made], ch 3; rep from * across, dc in last sc.

Row 6: Rep Row 4.

Rep Rows 3-6 a further 5 times. Then rep Rows 3 and 4 once.

Final Rows

Next Row: Ch 6, turn, *dc in next sc, ch 3; rep from * across, dc in last sc.

Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, *ch 3, sc in next dc; rep from * across, placing last sc in 3rd ch of t-ch.

Next Row: Ch 6, turn, *dc in next sc, ch 3; rep from * across, dc in last sc.

Ending the Shawl

Final Row: Ch 1, do not turn, rev sc in first dc, *ch 5, rev sc in next dc; rep from * across working from left to right. End off.

Finishing Touches

Wash and block shawl. Weave in all ends.