Crochet Briar Rose Shawl: A Charming Project for All Skill Levels

The Crochet Briar Rose Shawl is a delightful accessory that combines elegance with cozy comfort. With its intricate stitch pattern resembling blooming roses, this shawl adds a touch of romantic charm to any outfit. Whether wrapped around your shoulders on a chilly evening stroll or draped over your favorite top for a stylish flair, the Briar Rose Shawl is sure to turn heads and bring a smile to your face.

Skill Level

Easy

Materials

• Crochet Hook – I / 5.500
• Yarn Needle
• Yarn – Worsted Weight (4) - 4 oz. Lion Brand Yarn/ Ferris Wheel / Wild Violets

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Skip (sk)
• Front Loop Only (FLO)
• Back Loop Only (BLO)

Size

26 x 48 inches, Easily adjusted to larger sizes.

Note

Ch3 at ends of rows counts as the 1st dc in the next row.

Pattern Instructions

RND 1: With Variegated yarn, Ch5, join in a circle, in the circle Ch3, 2 dc, ch2, 3 dc, turn. (2 clusters, ch2)

RND 2: Ch3, 2 dc in the 1^st dc, ch2, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in the next ch2 space, ch2, 3dc in the last dc, turn (4 Clusters, ch2)

RND 3: Ch3, 2 dc in the 1^st dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 in the next ch2 space, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in the next ch2 space, ch2, (3dc, ch2) in the next ch2 space, 3dc in the last dc, turn (6 clusters, ch2)

RND 4: Ch3, 2 dc in the 1^st dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 in the next 2 ch2 spaces, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in the next ch2 space, ch2, 3dc, ch2 in the next 2 ch2 spaces, 3dc in the last dc, turn (8 clusters, ch2)

RND 5: Ch3, 2 dc in the 1^st dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 in the next 3 ch2 spaces, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in the next ch2 space, ch2, 3dc, ch2 in the next 3 ch2 spaces, 3dc in the last dc, turn (10 clusters, ch2)

RND 6: Ch3, 2 dc in the 1^st dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 in each ch2 space across, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in the center ch2 space, 3dc, ch2 in each ch2 space across, 3dc in the last dc, turn (12 clusters, ch2)

RND 7: R: 36 - Continue To Repeat R: 6, Increasing every row

To Make This Shawl Larger – Continue to Repeat R: 6 for desired size

Trimming the Shawl

RND 37: Ch3, 4 dc in the 1st dc, Ch1, 1 sc in the 1st ch2 space, ch1, *5 dc in the next ch2 space, ch1, 1 sc in the next ch2 space, ch1*

Repeat on both sides of the shawl. Please note, it does not matter if you have a sc or 5dc cluster in the shawl point.

Sc evenly across the top of the shawl, join to the top of the 1^st ch3, ch1, turn

RND 38: 1 sc in each sc across, join, and tie off.

Creating the Rose

RND 1: Ch 4, 9 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join to the 1st dc with a sl st, ch2 (10dc)

RND 2: Working in the Front Loops, *Ch 3, 3 dc in the next dc, ch2, sl st in the next dc*, Repeat 5 more times for 5 petals.

RND 3: Repeat RND 2 Working in the Back Loops.

Tie off leaving a long tail; use that tail to sew on the right front corner of the shawl or attach to a pin.