Free Crochet Shawl Pattern – Easy To Make

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Stash To Sparkle 2026 Blog Hop

The Winter Frills Shawl is Pattern 4 of 8 in Stash To Sparkle 2026, the festive stash-busting blog hop I'm running with Carmen from Annie Design Crochet.

Carmen releases a new pattern every Wednesday and I release mine every Saturday, from Wednesday 28th October to Saturday 21st November. Then on Wednesday 25th November, we'll share a round-up of all eight patterns in one place.

You can read all about the hop, and find every pattern as it's released, on my Stash To Sparkle 2026 event post.

Why You'll Love This Free Crochet Shawl Pattern

• It's so relaxing to make. Once you've worked the first few rows, it's the same 2 rows all the way, and therefore perfect for crocheting in front of the TV.
• The stripes grow as you go. Each contrast stripe is wider than the last, which keeps things interesting and gives a lovely graduated look.
• That frill! A simple picot edging adds a pretty, textured finish without lots of extra work.
• It's stash-friendly. Use one skein of a special speckled yarn, or play with oddments for the stripes.
• It wears beautifully. The asymmetric shape wraps easily around your neck like a scarf, or drapes over your shoulders.
• It makes a thoughtful gift. Make one in their favourite colours so it's a gift they'll reach for all winter.

Level of Difficulty

I'd describe this shawl as advanced beginner. It uses basic stitches (US half double crochet; UK half treble crochet and US double crochet; UK treble crochet), along with a simple decrease, cluster stitches, and picots for the frill. If these sound new to you, don't worry because everything is explained fully in the Special Stitches section below.

If you're comfortable working in rows and keeping your stitch count, you'll be fine. The stitch counts after every stripe help you stay on track, and once you've done Rows 5 and 6 a few times, the rhythm really clicks. It's therefore a great confidence-building project once you've mastered the basics.

Copyright

Please read the copyright terms, which apply globally, before using or downloading your pattern:

The contents of this page, including the pattern instructions and images, are published under copyright to me ©Lynne Rowe 2026 under my brand Knit Crochet Create® and are for your own personal use only.

You are welcome to sell items made from this pattern for charity fundraising purposes, or to gift them to family and friends, but selling small numbers for profit is only allowed with permission. If you'd like to sell shawls you've made from it, please email me at lynne@knitcrochetcreate.com first. I'm always happy to say yes for small numbers! I ask you to get in touch because it helps protect designers like me from our designs being stolen and manufactured on a large scale.

You can email: lynne@knitcrochetcreate.com for permission.

Materials

• Yarn: 2 x 115g skeins (or balls) of double knitting (light worsted weight) yarn, each 230m (252yds) in length as a minimum
  • Yarn A: Solid colour, 115g/230m/252yds.
  • Yarn B: Contrast or variegated, 115g/230m/252yds (you can also use leftovers).
    • I used Black Elephant UK hand-dyed yarn from my stash, 115g/230m per skein (the colourways are unknown).
• Hook: 4.5mm (US 7) crochet hook.
• Notions: wool (tapestry) needle.

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Gauge or Tension

Working in pattern (alternating rows of US dc + hdc; UK tr + htr):

• 16 sts and 11 rows measure 10 x 10cm, before blocking.
• 15 sts and 12 rows measure 10 x 10cm, after blocking.

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Finished Size

Approximately 128cm (50.5in) across the neck edge and 70cm (27.5in) deep along the final row, after blocking.

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FREE Crochet Shawl Pattern Information – US terms

Abbreviations

• beg = beginning
• ch(s) = chain or chain stitches
• dc = double crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 stitches together (see special stitches)
• RS = right side
• 2dc-CL = 2dc cluster (see special stitches)
• slst = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• WS = wrong side
• yo = yarn over (also called yarn round hook)

Special Stitches

• dc2tog = half double crochet 2 stitches together: yo, insert hook into next st, yo and pull loop through, yo, pull through first 2 loops, yo, insert hook into next st, yo and pull loop through, yo then pull through all 4 loops on hook.
• 2dc-CL = 2 double crochet cluster:  *yo, insert hook into next st, yo and pull loop through, yo and pull through first 2 loops*; repeat from * to * once more in same stitch, yo then pull through all loops.

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Pattern Notes

• When changing color, for best results cut yarn, and rejoin when needed.
• Always change color on the last yo of last stitch.
• The 2dc-CL at the end of RS rows helps keep the edge stitches neat (see Special Stitches).
• On WS rows, always work the ‘2hdc in last st’ into the beginning ch3 from previous row, otherwise you will lose a stitch.

Free Crochet Shawl Pattern Begins (US crochet terms)

Use US 7 (4.5mm) hook and Yarn A.

• Row 1 (RS): Ch4, skip first 3ch (counts as 1dc) then 2dc in next ch. (3 sts)
• Row 2 (WS): Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 1hdc in each st to end (working last hdc into the beg ch3 from previous row), turn. (3 sts)
• Row 3: Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in first st, 1dc in next st, 2dc-CL in last st, turn. (5 sts)
• Row 4: Ch1, 1hdc in first st, hdc2tog (see Special Stitches), 1hdc in next st, 2hdc in last st, turn. (5 sts)
• Row 5: Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in first st, 1dc in each st to last st, 2dc-CL in last st, turn. (7 sts)
• Row 6: Ch1, 1hdc in first st, hdc2tog, 1hdc in each st to last st, 2hdc in last st, turn. (7 sts)
• Rows 5 and 6 set the pattern for remainder of the shawl.

Frilled Edge

• Row 101 (frill): With RS facing, rejoin Yarn B to first stitch with a slst then begin frilled edge. The frill uses picot stitch which is made as follows: ch3, then slst in second ch from hook, slst in next ch (picot completed). Work frill as follows:
• *Ch3, slst in second ch from hook, slst in next ch (picot is complete), slst in next st*; repeat from * to * to the end of the row, then continue along the next edge of the shawl,
• repeat from * to * into each row-end, keeping the stitches the same distance apart as the first side. This may require working two lots of ch3 picot into some of the dc row-ends, to keep the stitches looking the same as the first side. Stop when you reach the next corner. Neck edge is frill-free. Fasten off then weave in any remaining ends. Block to measurements given above.

FREE Crochet Shawl Pattern Information – UK terms

Abbreviations

• beg = beginning
• ch(s) = chain or chain stitches
• htr = half treble crochet
• htr2tog = half treble 2 stitches together (see special stitches)
• RS = right side
• tr = treble crochet
• 2tr-CL = 2tr cluster (see special stitches)
• slst = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• WS = wrong side
• yrh = yarn round hook (also called yarn over hook)

Special Stitches

• htr2tog = half treble 2 stitches together: yrh, insert hook into next st, yrh and pull loop through, yrh, pull through first 2 loops, yrh, insert hook into next st, yrh and pull loop through, yrh then pull through all 4 loops on hook.
• 2tr-CL = 2 treble cluster:  *yrh, insert hook into next st, yrh and pull loop through, yrh and pull through first 2 loops*; repeat from * to * once more in same stitch, yrh then pull through all loops.

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Pattern Notes

• When changing colour, for best results cut yarn, and rejoin when needed.
• Always change colour on the last yrh of last stitch.
• The 2tr-CL at the end of RS rows helps keep the edge stitches neat (see Special Stitches).
• On WS rows, always work the ‘2htr in last st’ into  the beginning ch3 from previous row, otherwise you will lose a stitch.

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Free Crochet Shawl Pattern Begins (UK crochet terms)

Use 4.5mm hook and Yarn A.

• Row 1 (RS): Ch4, skip first 3ch (counts as 1tr), then 2tr in next ch. (3 sts)
• Row 2 (WS): Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 1htr in each st to end (working last htr into the beg ch3 from previous row), turn. (3 sts)
• Row 3: Ch3 (counts as 1tr), 2tr in first st, 1tr in next st, 2tr-CL in last st, turn. (5 sts)
• Row 4: Ch1, 1htr in first st, htr2tog (see Special Stitches), 1htr in next st, 2htr in last st, turn. (5 sts)
• Row 5: Ch3 (counts as 1tr), 2tr in first st, 1tr in each st to last st, 2tr-CL in last st, turn. (7 sts)
• Row 6: Ch1, 1htr in first st, htr2tog, 1htr in each st to last st, 2htr in last st, turn. (7 sts)
• Rows 5 and 6 set the pattern for remainder of the shawl.

Now repeat Rows 5 and 6 in the following colors.

• Remember to cut yarn at the end of each section (see Pattern Notes for changing color).
• Rows 7-52: Continue in Yarn A. (53 sts)
• Rows 53-54: Yarn B. (55 sts)
• Rows 55-56: Yarn A. (57 sts)
• Rows 57-60: Yarn B. (61 sts)
• Rows 61-62: Yarn A. (63 sts)
• Rows 63-68: Yarn B. (69 sts)
• Rows 69-70: Yarn A. (71 sts)
• Rows 71-78: Yarn B. (79 sts)
• Rows 79-80: Yarn A. (81 sts)
• Rows 81-90: Yarn B. (91 sts)
• Rows 91-100: Yarn A. (101 sts)
• Note: Don’t worry if you run out of Yarn A during these final rows. Just stop at the end of a WS row, fasten off, then move on to the frill. Your shawl will be slightly smaller, but it won’t change how it looks.
• Cut yarn then fasten off at the end of the last row.

Frilled Edge

• With RS facing, rejoin Yarn B to first stitch with a slst then begin frilled edge. The frill uses picot stitch which is made as follows: ch3, then slst in second ch from hook, slst in next ch (picot completed). Work frill as follows:
• *Ch3, slst in second ch from hook, slst in next ch (picot is complete), slst in next st*; repeat from * to * to the end of the row, then continue along the next edge of the shawl,
• repeat from * to * into each row-end, keeping the stitches the same distance apart as the first side. This may require working two lots of ch3 picot into some of the treble row-ends, to keep the stitches looking the same as the first side. Stop when you reach the next corner. Neck edge is frill-free. Fasten off then weave in any remaining ends. Block to measurements given on first page.

FAQs: Free Crochet Shawl Pattern

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About Lynne from Knit Crochet Create

Lynne Rowe is a UK-based knitting and crochet designer and best-selling author, recognised for her clear, easy-to-follow patterns and also her dedication to making knitting and crochet accessible to everyone. She is the founder of Knit Crochet Create, with a strong focus on stash-busting projects that promote sustainable, mindful making. Lynne's work encourages the use of your yarn stash, therefore helping you transform small leftovers into joyful creations.

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