The Bella Top Down Shawl is perfect for an advanced beginner crocheter which features lovely lacy stitches which works up super quick. Get the free pattern BELOW or purchase the ad free, printable PDF version here.
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Design
The Bella Top Down Shawl is a beautiful lightweight shawl made with a worsted/aran yarn, it has been worked top down and is such an easy, fun crochet shawl pattern to make with an easy two row repeat. The design is like a lacy shell design, i love crocheting shells, that was probably one of the first things i learnt to do when starting out crocheting and still today i love using them in designs. Do you like crocheting shells?
This pattern is probably more suitable for the more advanced beginner as you need to know where you are putting your stitches in between stitches, i have tried my best to write the pattern out for a beginner to understand but its not until you start working the pattern that you will be able to see where to put your stitches. This pattern is written using US crochet terminology.
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Yarn:
For this shawl pattern i used Cascade 220 which has an AMAZING amount of different shades which i absolutely love when choosing yarn for projects. It is made with 100% highland Peruvian wool and is perfect for shawl projects as it blocks so nicely as it really opens up the stitch definition and that is exactly what you want when blocking a shawl.
This yarn is classed as more of a high end yarn but when you are making a shawl that you want to last for years then you should go for a yarn that will stand the test of time and i really feel this yarn is perfect for that.
- 100 grams
- 220 yards /200 meters
- 100% wool
- This yarn is hand wash only / Cascade 220 superwash is machine washable
Buy the wool for this project HERE
Yarn Substitutions:
You can easily substitute the yarn i used for a more of an affordable yarn or one that is machine washable. Just remember acrylic yarn doesn’t wet block as well as wool but you could always carefully steam block your shawl.
- Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted
- Lion Brand Heartland Yarn
- Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
- Cascade 220 Superwash – Superwash yarns will stretch more than other yarns
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Materials:
Size Width – 65.5 inches – Approx x Height – 18 inches – Approx
Gauge N/A
Hook 5.5mm – US I/9
Yarn Weight Any Worsted/Aran yarn
Recommended Yarn Cascade 220
Colorway Grey
Yardage 880 yards
Other Supplies
Scissors
Tapestry Needle – Weaving in ends
Blocking Boards
Blocking Pins
Abbreviations:
Ch Chain
Sc Single Crochet
Dc Double Crochet
Tr Treble Crochet
St(s) Stitch(es)
Beg Beginning
Written In:
This pattern is written using American standard crochet terminology.
Notes:
Ch1 or Ch3 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch from here and throughout.
Bella Top Down Shawl
Let’s get to the pattern!
Remember that you can choose the neat ad free, printable PDF version HERE which includes a photo tutorial of each repeating row and some helpful info if you are wanting to use thinner yarn!
R1. Ch274, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook * Ch3, skip next 3chs, 3dc in next ch, ch3, skip
next 3chs, 1sc in next ch * Repeat across, turn
R2. Ch3, 1tr in very first sc st * Skip next ch3 space, work (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1) in each of the next 2dc, work (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next dc ** Skip next: (ch3 space, sc st, ch3 space) * Repeat from * to * until ch3 space and 1sc remain ending last repeat at ** skip next ch3 space, 1tr in last sc, turn
R3. Ch1, 1sc in very first tr st * Ch3, skip next: (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) 3dc in next ch1 space, ch3, skip next: (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) ** 1sc between next 2dc * Repeat from * to * until 1 tr remains ending last repeat at ** 1sc in last tr st, turn
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until shawl measures 16 inches finishing on row 2.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Move on to blocking.
Notes:
If you would like your shawl longer, carry on repeating rows 2 and 3 but please note you will need more yarn to do this.
Blocking:
Soak finished shawl for 20 minutes in cool water and squeeze excess water
out gently. Do not twist. Lay damp shawl on blocking boards and stretch to 65.5 inch width x 19.5 inch height (or to your desired width and height) use blocking pins to hold in place. Let your shawl dry completely before unpinning.
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For personal use only. Do not copy, share or sell the pattern in part or whole.
You may sell the finished item made using this pattern.