Nightfall – Free Crochet Pattern for a Triangle Shawl

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Introducing Nightfall – a quick and easy crochet triangle shawl pattern.

The shawl is light and airy, perfect for dressing up a Summer outfit. Inspired by Bohemian Festival style with a simple fringing adding the finishing touch.  Drape around your shoulders on Summer evenings for extra style and warmth.

The free crochet pattern is a triangle shawl using US treble stitches (double treble stitches in UK terms) and works up fast!

How to Make a Crochet Triangle Shawl

The pattern is very versatile and suitable for a confident beginner. Only basic stitches are used in this pattern, but some concentration is required until the row increases are established.

I have provided stitch counts for every row to keep you on track, and I suggest you check the numbers on a regular basis (as I found out when I sailed merrily along not checking, and had plenty of frogging back!)

You may enjoy this easy crochet shawl pattern using a gradient yarn cake.

Yarn Suggestions for a Crochet Shawl

I used 600m of sports weight yarn to crochet my shawl, but you could use any weight yarn and matching hook to make your own version. The design features solid treble stitch rows and mesh rows, which are explained in the pattern, and are easily repeated to make your shawl smaller or bigger in size.

You could use a fingering weight yarn and a 3.5mm crochet hook to crochet this pattern – simply repeat the solid treble rows and mesh rows until you reach the size you require (or run out of yarn)

How to get the Pattern for Nightfall Crochet Shawl

• Free Pattern: Scroll down this blog post for the Instructions
• Printable PDF: Adfree printable pattern with 7 pages including all details. Thank you for your support! Purchase on Ravelry and Etsy

Yarn for the Crochet Triangular Shawl 

I used 2 skeins of a gorgeous yarn from Knitcrate that I received in my monthly subscription box. This ultra-soft, decadent yarn from Vidalana was sitting in my stash waiting for the perfect pattern.

The colour is a luxurious deep navy blue with gorgeous flecks running through it.  The yarn is superwash merino wool based, and includes some delicate cashmere and silk.

You can use any sportsweight yarn or any yarn of your choice, and matching hook

You will find loads of free patterns for crochet shawls on my blog. Check them out and you are sure to find one you love!

You may like this free pattern for a crochet lace triangle shawl Seamrog Shawl

Skill Level

This is an easy/intermediate level pattern. You must be familiar with basic crochet stitches and techniques. Directions written so that they are easy to read and follow. I have included some tips, and photos of the first 12 rows to guide you.

Once you have the repeat pattern established, enjoy making this fast, relaxing pattern! And always feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Materials

Vidalana Dream – Night: sports weight – 70% Merino / 20% Silk / 10% Cashmere – 100g/301m – 2 skeins

4mm crochet hook

You can use 600m of any sports weight yarn or yarn weight of your choice and matching hook.

Measurements

Shawl pictured measures 72” [183cm] wide x 34” [86cm] deep after blocking without fringe

Abbreviations

Notes

• In US crochet terms with UK translations given
• Shawl is worked top down, increasing on each side to give a wide wingspan
• Watch your stitch count for the first 8 – 10 rows until increase is established. Stitch counts for each row are included
• Ch 4 at beginning of a row counts as 1tr throughout
• The last stitches of a row are made in the 4th chain of the previous row (t-ch)
• Gauge is not important.

Instructions for the Crochet Triangle Shawl 

Using 4mm hook, ch 6, join with a sl st to 1^st ch to form a ring.

Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr here and throughout), 5 tr, ch 3, 6 tr into ring, turn – 12 tr

Row 2: Ch 4, 2 tr in 1^st st (st at base of ch 4), 1 tr in each of the next 5 sts, [2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in ch-3 sp, 1 tr in each of the next 5 sts, 3 tr in last st (top of beg ch 4), turn – 20 tr

Row 3: Ch 4, 2 tr in 1^st st, 1 tr in each of the next 9 sts, [2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in ch-3 sp, 1 tr in each of the next 9 sts, 3 tr in last st, turn – 28 tr

Row 4: Ch 4, 2 tr in 1^st st, 1 tr in each of the next 13 sts, [2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in ch-3 sp, 1 tr in each of the next 13 sts, 3 tr in last st, turn – 36 tr

Mesh section

Row 5: Ch 4, 1 tr, ch 1 in 1^st st, * 1 tr in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st; rep from * across to centre ch-3 sp, (end with a ch 1), [1 tr, ch 3, 1 tr] in ch-3 sp, ch 1 * 1 tr in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st; rep from * across to last 3 sts (you will skip the 1^st st,,)1 tr in next st (2^nd last st), ch 1, 2 tr in last st, turn – 24 tr

Row 6: Ch 4, 1 tr, ch 1 in 1^st st, * 1 tr in next st (tr from previous row), ch 1; rep from * across to centre, [1 tr, ch 3, 1 tr, ch 1] in ch-3 sp, * 1 tr in next st, ch 1; rep from * across to last 2 sts, 1 tr in next st, ch 1, 2 tr in last st, turn – 28 tr

Solid Section

Row 7: Ch 4, 2 tr in 1^st st, 1 tr in 1^st ch-1 sp, 1 tr in each st and each ch-1 sp across to centre ch-3 sp, [2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in ch-3 sp, 1 tr in each st and each ch-1 sp across, 3 tr in last st, turn – 60 tr

Row 8: Ch 4, 2 tr in 1^st st, 1 tr in each st to ch-3 sp, [2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in ch-3 sp, 1 tr in each st across, 3 tr in last st, turn – 68 tr

Row 9: Ch 4, 2 tr in 1^st st, 1 tr in each st to ch-3 sp, [2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in ch-3 sp, 1 tr in each st across, 3 tr in last st, turn – 76 tr

Row 10: Ch 4, 2 tr in 1^st st, 1 tr in each st to ch-3 sp, [2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in ch-3 sp, 1 tr in each st across, 3 tr in last st, turn – 84 tr

Mesh Section

Row 11: Rep Row 5 – 48 tr

Row 12: Rep Row 6 – 52 tr

Solid Section

Row 13: Ch 4, 2 tr in 1^st st, 1 tr in 1^st ch-1 sp, 1 tr in each st and each ch-1 sp across to centre ch-3 sp, [2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in ch-3 sp, 1 tr in each st and each ch-1 sp across, 3 tr in last st, turn – 108 tr

Row 14: Ch 4, 2 tr in 1^st st, 1 tr in each st to ch-3 sp, [2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in ch-3 sp, 1 tr in each st across, 3 tr in last st, turn – 116 tr

Row 15: Ch 4, 2 tr in 1^st st, 1 tr in each st to ch-3 sp, [2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in ch-3 sp, 1 tr in each st across, 3 tr in last st, turn – 124 tr

Row 16: Ch 4, 2 tr in 1^st st, 1 tr in each st to ch-3 sp, [2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in ch-3 sp, 1 tr in each st across, 3 tr in last st, turn – 132 tr

Rows 25 – 28: Repeat rows 17 – 20 – 116tr

Rows 29 – 32: Repeat rows 13 – 16 – 260tr

Rows 33 – 34: Repeat rows 17 & 18 – 140tr

Row 35: (final row) Repeat row 13 – 284tr

You can make this shawl larger if you wish. If you are using fingering weight/4 ply yarn you may want to continue the pattern until you reach the size you require. When you reach row 32, you can repeat rows 13 – 16 and 17 – 20 again, until shawl is big enough, finishing on a solid row.

If you are using DK weight, or worsted weight, finish on a solid row when size required is reached……the pattern is very versatile!

Fringing

Cut lengths of yarn approximately 28cm/11in. Make fringes using 5 strands of yarn and fold in half to make each fringe 10 strands. Attach fringes evenly (see pictures). Trim if needed.

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