The Lucia Sideways Shawl is an easy shawl to crochet with no increasing and no long starting chain. Get the free pattern BELOW or purchase the ad free, printable PDF version here.
Design
Today’s FREE crochet pattern is the Lucia Sideways Shawl as i mentioned last week a lot of you have requested no long starting chains so i have been working on a few sideway shawls for quite a while now. The Lucia Sideways Shawl is another lacy design which uses very basic crochet stitches but done in such a way which makes them look really intricate and elegant and that’s what i love about most of the shawls i have designed, they look harder than they actually are.
This crochet shawl pattern is suitable for a beginner but still very enjoyable for the advanced crocheter, this one is also a lot wider than what i would normally do but i have really fallen in love with this color and this design!
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 880 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 – 21.5 inches – Approx x Length – 73.75 inches – Approx
Gauge N/A
Hook 5.5mm – US I/9
Yarn Weight Any Worsted/Aran yarn
Recommended Yarn Cascade 220
Colorway Flamingo Heather
Yardage 880 yards
Other Supplies
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:
Ch1 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch from here and throughout.
Lucia Sideways Shawl
Let’s get to the pattern!
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R1. Ch86, 1dc in 4th ch from hook * Ch4, skip next 3chs, 1dc in next 2chs, ch4, skip next 3chs, 1dc in next 4chs * Repeat across to last 2chs, 1dc in each of the next 2chs, turn
R2. Ch1, 1dc in very first dc, 1dc in next dc * Ch2, 3dc in each of the next 2 ch4 loops, ch2 ** 1dc in next 4dc * Repeat from * to * ending last repeat at ** 1dc in next dc, 1dc in very last st, turn
R3. Ch1, 1dc in very first dc, 1dc in next dc * Ch4, skip ch2 space, skip next dc, 1dc in next dc, skip next 2dc, 1dc in next dc, ch4, skip next dc, skip next ch2 space ** 1dc in next 4dc * Repeat from * to * ending last repeat at ** 1dc in next dc, 1dc in very last st, turn
Repeat rows 2 & 3 until shawl measures 64 inches (approx)
Fasten off and weave in ends. Move on to blocking.
Notes:
If you would like your shawl longer, carry on repeating row 2 & 3 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 21.5 inch width x 73.75 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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