Elegant Crochet Lace Shawl

Elegant Crochet Lace Shawl Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Light worsted weight cotton yarn in sage green, approx. 500 yards
• Crochet hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

4 inches = 16 stitches and 8 rows of double crochet (dc)

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• sc - single crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st - stitch
• rep - repeat

Instructions

Body of Shawl

1. Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, 3 dc in ring. Turn. (6 dc, 1 ch-2 space)
3. Row 2: Ch 3, *dc in each dc across until ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space*, dc in each st across. Turn.
4. Rows 3-36: Rep Row 2, increasing dc stitches along each side. Note: Continue until piece measures approximately 60 inches across top edge.

Lace Edging

1. Attach yarn at end of shawl.
2. Row 37: Ch 3, dc in same st, *ch 2, skip next st, dc in next dc* rep across. Turn.
3. Row 38: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 3, skip ch-2 space, (2 dc in next dc) twice* rep to end. Turn.
4. Row 39-44: Alternate Row 37 and Row 38, creating the lacy effect.

Final Border

1. Row 45: Ch 1, sc evenly across the top edge of shawl, creating a clean finished look. Fasten off.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
2. Block the shawl to open up the lace pattern and even out edges, setting it to your desired shape and size.

This shawl blooms beautifully when blocked, offering a delicate and stylish drape. Ideal for an evening out or a casual day, it's a versatile accessory to cherish.