Cara Shawl – Free Crochet Pattern

Today’s crochet pattern is the Cara shawl this is an asymmetrical design with a lovely light and airy feel to it. Keep reading to find out more on the design and get the free pattern below or get the free pattern below or purchase the ad free, printable PDF version here. 

Design

The Cara Shawl is one of my most popular crochet shawl patterns to date, you guys really love this one! I can see why as it was such a pleasure to design and create, this shawl is so light and airy and perfect for all year round even in the Summer months.

I love designing any asymmetrical shawl filet crochet patterns as anything kind of goes and most of the time you can adjust the size of them so they can fit everyone or to how you want it.

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This crochet pattern is very simple to make and once you get going it’s very easy to follow the repeats of the pattern which is what i like designing the most. I used easy dc stitches for this pattern and chain stitches which are some of the most basic stitches you need to know when you crochet.

I hope all of your Christmas preparations are going well, can’t believe how quick it’s coming up, this year has flown by!!

Yarn:

For this shawl pattern i used Rico Essentials Merino DK. This is a great value yarn with beautiful stitch definition that is made from pure merino wool. This merino DK wool is very versatile and lightweight which makes it the ideal yarn for your next crochet shawl project.

The Rico Essentials Merino DK comes in a range of the most amazing colors and the best part is that this merino wool is machine washable! You will need 1071 yards for this shawl.

• 50 grams
• 131 yards / 120 meters
• 100% Merino Wool
• Machine washable

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Yarn Substitutions:

You can easily substitute the yarn i used for a more of a suitable one for you. Just remember acrylic yarn doesn’t wet block as well as wool but you could always carefully steam block your shawl.

• Cascade 220 Superwash DK
• King Cole Luxury Merino DK
• Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash
• Valley Yarns Superwash DK

PATTERN:

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Materials:

Size Wingspan – 62.5 inches – Approx  x Depth – 30.5 inches – Approx

Gauge N/A

Hook 4mm – US G/6

Yarn Weight Any dk yarn

Recommended Yarn Rico Essentials Merino DK

Colorway Wood

Yardage 1071 yards

Other Supplies

Scissors

Tapestry Needle – Weaving in ends

Blocking Boards

Blocking Pins

Tape Measure

Abbreviations:

Ch Chain

Dc Double Crochet

St(s) Stitch(es)

Beg Beginning

Written In:

This pattern is written using American standard crochet terminology.

Notes:

Ch2 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch from here and throughout.

Cara Shawl

R1. Ch4, join with a slip stitch to beg ch to form a ring, ch1 (does not count as a stitch) work 4dc in ring, turn (4dc)

R2. Ch2, 1dc in first 3dc, work 3dc in last dc, turn (6dc)

R3. Ch2, 2dc in first dc, 1dc in next 2dc, ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 2dc, turn

R4. Ch2, Work 1dc in every dc across the row, work 1dc in every ch st you come across along this row also. You should basically have 1dc in every dc st and 1dc in every ch st. Once you get to the the last dc, work 3dc in this dc st, turn

R5. Ch2, 1dc in first dc, ch1, 1dc in next 3dc, ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in last 4dc, turn

R6. On all even number rows repeat row 4 from here and throughout unless otherwise stated.

R7. Ch2, 2dc in first dc * Ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 3dc * Repeat one more time, ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in last 2dc, turn

R9. Ch2, 2dc in first dc, 1dc in next dc * Ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 3dc * Repeat 2 more times, 1dc in last dc, turn

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R11. Ch2, 2dc in first dc, 1dc in next 2dc * Ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 3dc * Repeat 2 more times, ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in last 2dc, turn

R13. Ch2, 1dc in first dc, ch1, 1dc in next 3dc * Ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 3dc * Repeat 3 more times, 1dc in last dc, turn

R15. Ch2, 2dc in first dc * Ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 3dc * Repeat 4 more times, ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in last 2dc, turn

R17. Ch2, 2dc in first dc, 1dc in next dc * Ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 3dc * Repeat 5 more times, 1dc in last dc, turn

R19. Ch2, 2dc in first dc, 1dc in next 2dc * Ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 3dc * Repeat 5 more times, ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in last 2dc, turn

R21. Ch2, 1dc in first dc, ch1, 1dc in next 3dc * Ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 3dc * Repeat 6 more times, 1dc in last dc, turn

R23. Ch2, 2dc in first dc * Ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 3dc * Repeat 7 more times, ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in last 2dc, turn

R25. Ch2, 2dc in first dc, 1dc in next dc * Ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 3dc * Repeat 8 more times, 1dc in last dc, turn

R27. Ch2, 2dc in first dc, 1dc in next 2dc * Ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 3dc * Repeat 8 more times, ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in last 2dc, turn

Keep repeating rows 21-28 to finish your pattern, making sure to finish on row 22 when your shawl measures 58″ approx.

Notes:

You will notice a repeating pattern with all the odd rows, i have highlighted these in bold above.

Here are some more below to help you:

R29. 9 more times

R31. 10 more times

R33. 11 more times

R35. 11 more times

R37. 12 more times

R39. 13 more times

R41. 14 more times

R43. 14 more times

Once you have completed all your rows and you are happy with the size and finished on row 22, move on to the row below.

Next row. Ch2, 2dc in first dc, 1dc in each dc across

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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 inch wingspan (or to your desired length) use pins to hold in place. Let your shawl dry completely before unpinning.

OTHER FREE CROCHET PATTERNS

1. Boux Asymmetrical Shawl
2. Amelia Asymmetrical Shawl
3. Orla Shawl
4. Cara Shawl

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For personal use only. Do not copy, share, sell or distribute the pattern in part or whole.
You may sell the finished item made using this pattern.