After learning how to crochet we get excited to crochet our first big project (if you are anything like mw). Well this basic crochet shawl is perfect for the beginner.
Just a combination of double crochet and an increase or two per row you will be shocked at how fast this beginners crochet shawl will be off your crochet hooks.
Easy Crochet Shawl For Beginners
After i learned how to crochet, i went on to try and freestyle a crochet cardigan. Biggest mistake ever. But can you blame me? I am over ambitious sometimes. But with consistent practice, i eventually made my crochet cardigan!
In this free crochet shawl pattern, i will guide you through every stitch, and lucky for you, i have a YouTube video that comes with this crochet shawl.
What you will need
To achieve this crochet shawl you will need:
> Yarn that is suitable for a 4.5mm crochet hook.
The yarn you want to have access to is one that agrees with the 4.5 mm crochet hook. you can go smaller but as stated earlier, it will take longer to finish. ( I used 2.5 balls of yarn for this shawl
>4.5 mm crochet hook
> Yarn needle to weave in the runny ends.
Stitches
So for those new to crochet, you will see a lot of abbreviations in this pattern as that is how patterns are written. So here s a check sheet/ cheat sheet for you:
Ch- Chain
Dc-Double crochet
Bl-Back loop
St- Stitch
Slst- Slip stitch
Gauge
14 stitches wide X 8 rows in 4 inches
Finished measurements
the shawl measured 52 inches laying flat from one end to the other, and 21 inches from the center to the bottom V.
Beginners Crochet Shawl Free Pattern
Foundation Chain- Ch 4, slst in to the fist ch you made to make a ring
Row 1- Working into the center of the ring, ch 3, place 2 dc into the ring ch 2 and place another 3 dc into the ring
Row 2- Ch 3 and turn your work. Remember from here on we will be working into the back loops only. in the same st, place 2 dc to make 3 dc.
This is an increase, in the bl only, work dc till the ch 2 place in the centre. place 2 dc in the ch 2 space, ch 2 then place another 2 dc, proceed to work in the bl till the last st, place 3 dc in the last stitch. ch3 and turn
Note, using the stitch markers to mark the first and last dc you make will make it easy to keep count.
Row 3- 30 you will repeat rows 1-2. you will increase 8 stitches in every row.
At the end of row 30, ch 1 and cut the yarn, weave in all the ends.
If you would like your crochet shawl bigger or smaller, increase the number of rows as you go.
Congratulations on your crochet beginners shawl. I hope it keeps you warm in the winter and if you are planning on gifting it, i just know that someone will love it, Hand made gifts are the crafters way of saying i love you.