Asymmetrical beginner crochet shawl project that is perfect for all year round, this is the crochet Ferne Shawl and is a free crochet pattern for beginners. Get the free pattern below or purchase the ad free, printable PDF version here.
Design
The Ferne shawl is a very special shawl to me as it was my first ever shawl i designed and made for Truly crochet, originally i made this in fingering weight yarn but i don’t think the pictures captured the spaces in the pattern very well so i have changed it up and used DK yarn.
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This shawl is worked flat starting at the tip working towards the opposite side of the triangle which gives this shawl an asymmetric shape which has been created by increasing on one side. Perfect project for beginners and for the more advanced crocheter and works up quickly.
The Ferne shawl has been carefully designed using a soft merino wool to give it a light feel but also covers you up for cooler evenings. Truly a versatile piece for any wardrobe.
This pattern has been written for DK weight yarn but it is that versatile that it can be done using any weight yarn.
Yarn:
The wool i used for this pattern is King Cole Luxury Merino DK it is made from 100% Merino wool and it is lovely and soft and comes in a great range of colors. This is a superwash yarn and the reason why i chose a superwash is because it stretches and this really opens up the chain spaces and makes it really light and airy. If you are having trouble getting hold of this beautiful yarn i would recommend using another superwash yarn like this Cascade 220 DK.
You will need 1071 yards for this crochet shawl.
- 50 grams
- 153 yards/140 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
- Rico Essentials Merino DK
- Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash
- Valley Yarns Superwash DK
PATTERN:
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Materials:
Size Wingspan – 65 inches – Approx x Depth – 30 inches – Approx
Gauge N/A
Hook 4mm – US G/6
Yarn Weight Any dk yarn
Recommended Yarn King Cole Luxury Merino DK or Cascade 220 Superwash DK
Colorway Sage
Yardage 1071 yards
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Tapestry Needle – Weaving in ends
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.
Ferne 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 dc, ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 3dc, turn (7sts)
R4. Ch2, 1dc in each dc and ch st across until last dc, work 3dc in last dc, turn (9dc)
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R5. Ch2, 2dc in first dc, 1dc in each dc across, turn (10dc)
R6. Ch2, 1dc in each dc across until last dc, work 3dc in last dc, turn (12dc)
R7. Ch2, 2dc in first dc, 1dc in next dc *Ch1, skip next dc, 1dc in next 2dc* Repeat across until last dc, 1dc in last dc, turn (13sts)
Repeat rows 4-7 until shawl measures 58 inches (Approx) making sure to finish on row 5.
Fasten off and weave in ends – Move on to blocking.
Notes:
If you would like your shawl bigger, carry on repeating rows 4-7 but please note you will need more yarn to do this and making sure to finish on row 5.
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 blocking pins to hold in place. Let your shawl dry completely before unpinning.
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