I’m so excited to share with you today this gorgeous crochet asymmetrical shawl design! This is a great easy pattern if you are just getting into crocheting shawls especially the asymmetric shape. Check out the free pattern below or purchase the ad free, printable PDF version here.
Design
When sat there working the Boux rectangle shawl up which you can find here, i came up with the idea of doing an asymmetrical shawl using the same stitch pattern. Now i will be very honest, in the past when designing an asymmetrical shawl i always used the filet crochet method and i had never designed a shawl with an actual stitch pattern so it took a little more working out than normal (but not as much as the one that i am currently working on, new pattern coming soon YAY!) but the Boux asymmetrical shawl turned out just how i wanted it and it is actually one of my most personal favorites to date, i think because there was a sense of achievement in something i had never done before.
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This is a lovely simple pattern to work up and the outcome i think is beautiful! This shawl has a two row repeat compared to the one row repeat for the Boux rectangle shawl but it is still easy enough to remember whilst sitting there watching your favorite program or listening to your favorite podcast.
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. You will need 660 yards for your shawl.
- 100 grams
- 220 yards /200 meters
- 100% wool
- This yarn is hand wash only / Cascade 220 superwash is machine washable
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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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PATTERN:
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Materials:
Size Width – 69.5 inches – Approx x Depth – 33 inches – Approx
Gauge N/A
Hook 5.5mm – US I/9
Yarn Weight Any Worsted/Aran yarn
Recommended Yarn Cascade 220
Colorway Straw
Yardage 660 yards
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Tapestry Needle – Weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
Ch Chain
Sc Single Crochet
Dc Double Crochet
St(s) Stitch(es)
Beg Beginning
Written In:
This pattern is written using American standard crochet terminology.
Notes:
Ch3 at the start of row 3 does not count as a stitch from here and throughout.
Boux Asymmetrical Shawl
R1. Ch4, join with a slip stitch to beg ch to form a ring, ch2, work (3dc, ch3, 2dc) in ring, turn
R2. Ch4, work (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in 2nd ch from hook, work (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in ch3 loop, 1dc in very last dc st, turn
R3. Ch3, 1dc in very first dc, work (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in each ch3 loop across, 1dc in very last dc st, turn
R4. Ch4, work (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in 2nd ch from hook, work (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in each ch3 loop across, 1dc in very last dc st, turn
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until shawl measures 62 inches approx across the top finishing on row 3.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Move on to blocking.
Notes:
If you would like your shawl longer, carry on repeating rows 3 and 4 but please note you will need more yarn to do this.
Blocking:
When blocking my shawls i really like to stretch my shawls out, don’t be afraid to really pull those stitches and pin! It might seem scary at first but it really opens up all those lovely stitches that you worked hard on and really shows them off.
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 69 inch wingspan x 33 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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