The Brianna Sideways Shawl is an easy rectangle shawl to crochet which uses puff stitches to make it stand out. Get the free pattern BELOW or purchase the ad free, printable PDF version here.
Design
The Brianna Sideways Shawl is a bit different than other shawls i have done as i normally design them lacy but this stitch really stood out to me and not everyone wants to have a shawl that has lots of lace so i combined moss stitch with puff stitches and then threw in some hdc stitches to give it a bit of a break from such confined stitches and i really think it works!
Working moss stitch in to a piece gives it a textured look and this area actually worked up really quick even though it consists of chain and single crochet stitches. Because of the closed stitches i would recommend it being more of a autumn winter shawl but this would actually look great as a scarf also! Please note this is a beginner plus crochet pattern so if you’re not quite ready to do this yet then just save it either on Pinterest, Etsy or Ravelry.
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 1100 yards for your shawl.
- 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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PATTERN:
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Materials:
Size Width – 17.5 inches – Approx x Length – 71.5 inches – Approx
Gauge N/A
Hook 5.5mm – US I/9
Yarn Weight Any Worsted/Aran yarn
Recommended Yarn Cascade 220
Colorway Vinci
Yardage 1,100 yards
Other Supplies
Tapestry Needle – Weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
Ch Chain
Sc Single Crochet
Hdc Half Double Crochet
St(s) Stitch(es)
Beg Beginning
Special Stitch: Puff Stitch – * Yarn over, insert hook into ch1 space and pull up a loop * Repeat 3 more times (9 loops on hook) Yarn over, pull through all 9 loops on hook, ch1
Written In:
This pattern is written using American standard crochet terminology.
Brianna Sideways Shawl
Let’s get to the pattern!
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Beginning Moss Stitch:
R1. Ch90, 1sc in 4th ch from hook * Ch1, skip next ch, 1sc in next ch * Repeat across, turn (the last st should be a sc stitch)
R2. Ch2 (counts as a sc + ch1) 1sc in first ch1 space * Ch1, skip next sc, 1sc in next ch1 space * Repeat across, turn (the last sc st should be a sc in the turning chain from the previous row)
R3. Ch2 (counts as a sc + ch1) 1sc in first ch1 space * Ch1, skip next sc, 1sc in next ch1 space * Repeat across, turn (the last sc st should be a sc in the ch2 space from the previous row)
Repeat row 3 until the beginning moss stitch measures 3 inches (approx) – Do not fasten off.
Puff & Moss Stitch:
R1. Ch2, work a puff stitch into each ch1 space across until you get to the last ch2 space from previous row, work 1sc in last ch2 space, turn (43 puff stitches)
R2. Ch2 (counts as a sc + ch1) 1sc in first ch1 space * Ch1, skip next puff stitch, 1sc in next ch1 space * Repeat across, turn (the last sc st should be a sc in the ch2 space from previous row)
R3. Ch2, work a puff stitch into each ch1 space across until you get to the last ch2 space from previous row, work 1sc in last ch2 space, turn (43 puff stitches)
R4. Ch2 (counts as a sc + ch1) 1sc in first ch1 space * Ch1, skip next puff stitch, 1sc in next ch1 space * Repeat across, turn (the last sc st should be a sc in the ch2 space from previous row)
Do not fasten off.
Moss Stitch:
R1. Ch2 (counts as a sc + ch1) 1sc in first ch1 space * Ch1, skip next sc, 1sc in next ch1 space * Repeat across, turn (the last sc st should be a sc in the ch2 space from the previous row)
Repeat row 1 until moss stitch measures 3 inches (approx) – Do not fasten off.
Hdc & Moss Stitch:
R1. Ch2, Work (1hdc, ch1) in each ch1 space across, turn (45hdc (includes starting ch2)
R2. Ch2, Work (1hdc, ch1) in each hdc across, 1hdc in top of ch2, turn (45hdc (includes starting ch2)
R3. Ch2, Work (1hdc, ch1) in each hdc across, 1hdc in top of ch2, turn (45hdc (includes starting ch2)
R4. Ch2 (counts as a sc + ch1) 1sc in first ch1 space * Ch1, skip next hdc, 1sc in next ch1 space * Repeat across, turn
Do not fasten off.
Completing The Pattern:
To complete the pattern you will now follow this sequence:
- Moss Stitch
- Puff and Moss Stitch
- Moss Stitch
- Hdc and Moss Stitch
Keep repeating the sequence above to complete your shawl until it measures 61.5 inches approx ending your shawl with 3 inches of Moss Stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Move on to blocking.
Notes:
If you would like your shawl longer, carry on repeating the sequence above finishing with 3 inches of Moss Stitch but please note you will need more yarn to do this.
Blocking:
Don’t be scared to really stretch the shawl when blocking as it really opens up the stitches and gives them definition and makes your shawl lay completely flat.
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 17.5 inch width x 71.5 inch length (or to your desired width and length) use blocking pins to hold in place. Let your shawl dry completely before unpinning.
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