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Crochet Vibrant Gradient Lace Shawl Free Pattern

Anonymous September 18, 2026

Crochet Vibrant Gradient Lace Shawl Pattern

Materials Needed:

  • Fingering weight gradient yarn cake (800m - 1000m)
  • Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (E/4)
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • dc: double crochet
  • sc: single crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st: stitch

Instructions:

  1. Foundation Row: Ch 5, sl st into first ch to form a ring.
  2. Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into ring, ch 2, 3 dc into ring, turn.
  3. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each st across to ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space, dc in each st across, 2 dc in top of turning ch, turn.
  4. Row 3: Repeat Row 2.
  5. Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), *skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * across to ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space, **ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from ** across, dc in top of turning ch, turn.
  6. Row 5: Ch 3, dc in each dc and ch-1 sp across to ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space, dc in each dc and ch-1 sp across, dc in top of turning ch, turn.
  7. Row 6 to End: Repeat Rows 2-5, maintaining the pattern increases and transitioning colors as you work through the gradient.
  8. Edging: Once desired length is achieved, work a row of sc evenly around the shawl for a neat edge. Fasten off and weave in ends.

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