Faded Blooms is a Free Crochet Lace Shawl Pattern that creates a beautiful accessory to brighten a winter coat or a lightweight lacy shawl for warmer evenings.
A very pretty shawl design with a fabulous drape, using approx. 800 – 900m of fingering weight yarn. 2 beautiful skeins of yarn is all that is needed to show off this large and lacy triangle shawl in an easy 2-row repeat pattern. Made using basic crochet stitches that combine to create an interesting shell stitch pattern, that is relaxing and quick to crochet.
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Inspiration for this Free Crochet Pattern
The yarn has beautiful shades of purple, lilac and pinks in glorious faded hues, reminding me of Summer flowers fading in Autumn. I dry Hydrangea flowers every year from my garden and love the rustic charm of the faded blooms during the Winter. They remind me of my lovely Mother who loved to grow Hydrangeas in all the colours.
Size for Lace Crochet Shawl
The shawl is large and very drapey, perfect size for wrapping yourself in! Measurements are 78 in [198cm] wide but you can make the shawl any size you wish. The shawl is worked from the top down so you can easily adjust the size.
If you have always wanted to crochet a Lacy Shawl, you find many Crochet Shawl Patterns on my blog including many lace crochet shawl patterns using only one skein of yarn. You can check them out below.
Free Crochet Shawls Patterns
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The pattern is in US crochet terms
Details for this Free Crochet Pattern
Skill Level – Easy
Only basic stitches are used in this shawl but some concentration is required until the row increases are established.
Materials
Green Elephant Yarn Fingering Weight /425m/4 ply Sock: 75% SW Merino Wool/25% Nylon/100gr) 1 skein in Larkspur and 1 skein in Lilac (Yarn A & Yarn B)
Note: The above yarn is no longer available. You can use 2 skeins or 800 – 900m of any fingering weight yarn or yarn weight of your choice and matching hook
A small amount of contrast yarn for tassels
4.0mm crochet hook, or whatever hook size gives a loose tension
Measurements
Shawl measures 78 in [198cm] wide x 38 in [96.5cm] depth after blocking
Abbreviations
US crochet terms
Beg beginning
Ch chain
St stitch
Sc single crochet
Dc double crochet
Sp space
UK crochet terms
Beg beginning
Ch chain
St stitch
Dc double crochet
Tr treble crochet
Sp space
Notes (Read carefully)
- The main body is worked top down, increasing on each side and in the middle to form a triangle
- The shawl can be made larger or smaller by working more or fewer pattern repeats. This will alter the amount of yarn required.
- You can use any Fingering weight yarn to achieve a similar effect
- Includes written instructions.
- Gauge is not important
- TIP: Placing a stitch marker in centre space can be helpful
- Pattern is written in US crochet terms with UK terms in Abbreviations
Special Stitches
Shell: work [1 dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st] in the stitches indicated in pattern
Instructions for Faded Blooms Crochet Lace Shawl
Using 4.0mm hook and Yarn A, chain 8 and join into a ring
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout pattern at beginning of a row), 5 dc, ch 2, 6 dc into ring, fasten off yarn A and turn – 12 dc, 1 x ch-2
Row 2: Join in Yarn B, ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1 here and throughout pattern at beginning of a row), shell (see special stitches) in next 5 sts, ch 4 (centre of shawl), skip centre ch-2 sp, shell in next 5 sts, ch 1, 1 dc in last st (top of beg ch 3), turn – 8 dc, 6 x ch-1, 1 x ch-4
Row 3: Ch 3, 5 dc in 1st ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip next [dc, ch 1], 1 sc in next st (centre dc of shell), ch 3, skip next [ch 1, dc], [5 dc, ch 2, 5 dc] in centre ch-4 sp, ch 3, skip next [dc, ch 1], 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip next [ch 1, dc], 6 dc in last ch-1 sp, fasten off yarn B and turn – 22 dc, 2 sc, 1 x ch-2, 4 x ch-3
Row 4: Join in Yarn A, ch 4, shell in next 5 sts, ch 4, skip next [ch 3, sc, ch 3], shell in next 5 sts, ch 4, skip centre ch-2 sp, shell in next 5 sts, ch 4, skip next [ch 3, sc, ch 3], shell in next 5 sts, ch 1, 1 dc in last st, fasten off yarn B and turn – 14 dc, 10 x ch-1, 3 x ch-4
Row 5: Ch 3, 5 dc in 1st ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip next [dc, ch 1], 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip next [ch 1, dc], 5 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, skip next [dc, ch 1], 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip next [ch 1, dc], [5 dc, ch 2, 5 dc] in centre ch-4 sp, ch 3, skip next [dc, ch 1], 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip next [ch 1, dc], 5 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, skip next [dc, ch 1], 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip next [ch 1, dc], 6 dc in last ch-1 sp, fasten of Yarn A and turn – 32 dc, 4 sc, 1 x ch-2, 8 x ch-3
The next 2 rows form your pattern repeat. You will change colour every 2 rows
Row 6: Join in Yarn B, ch 4, shell in next 5 sts, * ch 4, skip next [ch 3, sc, ch 3], shell in next 5 sts; rep from * until centre ch-2 sp, ch 4, skip centre ch-2 sp, * shell in next 5 sts, ch 4, skip next [ch 3, sc, ch 3]; rep from * until last 6 sts, shell in next 5 sts, ch 1, 1 dc in last st, turn.
Row 7: Ch 3, 5 dc in 1st ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip next [dc, ch 1], 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip next [ch 1, dc], * 5 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, skip next [dc, ch 1], 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip next [ch 1, dc]; rep from * until centre ch-4 sp, [5 dc, ch 2, 5 dc] in centre ch-4 sp, ch 3, skip next [dc, ch 1], 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip next [ch 1, dc], * 5 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, skip next [dc, ch 1], 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip next [ch 1, dc]; rep from * to last ch-1 sp, 6 dc in last ch-1 sp, turn.
Rows 8 – 53: Repeat rows 6 & 7 changing colours as instructed. Fasten off yarn
You can finish on any odd row of pattern (row 7 of repeat). Depending on your tension, you may need to finish on an earlier row. Make sure you leave enough yarn to make tassels if you wish.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends. Soak your shawl in lukewarm water and gently wring in a towel. Lay project out to finished size and pull gently into shape. Pin in place and leave to dry. Take your time pinning your shawl…….it will make a huge difference to the finished piece! Add tassels if you wish.
Tassel Instructions
Make 3 tassels as follows: Using a book approx. 8” in width, cut a 12” length of yarn and lay across top of book – this will be used to tie top of tassel. Wrap yarn around book about 50 times (depending on thickness required). Using the 12” tie, knot top of tassel tightly. Cut tassel at opposite end. Wrap another length of yarn around tassel 1” from top approx.8 times and knot ends together. Trim if needed and sew securely to 3 corners of shawl.
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