Crochet Elegant Gradient Lace Shawl Free Pattern
Materials:
- Yarn: Fingering weight yarn in a gradient colorway (approx. 1000 yards)
- Crochet Hook: Size G/4.0 mm
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Blocking materials
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sp: space
- sk: skip
Pattern:
Foundation:
Ch 4, sl st to form a ring.
Row 1:
Ch 4 (counts as tr), 2 tr in ring, ch 1, 1 tr in ring, ch 1, 3 tr in ring. Turn.
Row 2:
Ch 4, tr in first st, ch 1, *tr in next tr, ch 1*, repeat from * to * to center ch-1 sp, (tr, ch 1, tr) in center ch-1 sp, repeat from * to * to end, (tr, ch 1, tr) in last st. Turn.
Row 3:
Ch 4, tr in first st, ch 1, *tr in ch-1 sp, ch 1*, repeat from * to * to center ch-1 sp, (tr, ch 1, tr) in center ch-1 sp, repeat from * to * to end, (tr, ch 1, tr) in last st. Turn.
Row 4-60:
Repeat Row 3. Continue pattern as established, adding repeats in the pattern and maintaining the center increase until shawl measures approximately 60 inches across the top edge.
Lace Border:
Ch 4, turn, *tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, tr in next tr, ch 1*, repeat from * to * all across, working 3 tr in center ch-1 sp. Continue around the entire shawl perimeter for a decorative edge.
Finishing:
- Fasten off and weave in all ends.
- Block shawl to open up the lace pattern and shape the shawl.
