Halo Shawl – Free Crochet Shawl Pattern

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Introducing Halo Shawl, a free crochet shawl pattern for you today! It is a versatile fun pattern, written for DK weight yarn. Less than 500m of yarn will make this cozy warm shawl to wrap around your neck. It is a beginner-friendly design, using basic stitches to create an open lace pattern. A quick make, perfect for gifting! Scroll down for the written pattern and a video tutorial to help you get started.

Pattern is written for both US and UK crochet terms – scroll down to find both versions

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You can also use any weight yarn in your stash, just use the hook size that suits your tension. The pattern is very versatile and suitable for a beginner. Only basic stitches are used in this pattern, but some concentration is required until the row increases are established. Watch the video tutorial to help you with the first 4 rows. **You can purchase an INEXPENSIVE PDF of the Halo Shawl pattern on Ravelry and on Etsy Don’t forget to add this pattern to your Ravelry Queue

Materials

• Audine Wools by Knitcrate, dk/50% Alpaca/30% Merino/20% Nylon, 100g/215m/236yds
• 2 skeins in Blush
• 5mm Crochet Hook (or size that fits your tension)
• You can use any DK weight yarn to achieve a similar effect

Measurements

76in (cm) length x 29in (cm) depth – after blocking laid flat without tassels

Notes

• Shawl is a triangle creating a wing span with a width of approx. 76”
• The main body is worked in one piece from bottom-up, increasing on each side until a shallow wide triangle is made.
• 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 weight yarn and matching hook to achieve a similar effect. Go up a hook size if you crochet on the tight side
• Includes written instructions. Pattern written in US and UK crochet terms
• Blocking is important as it will help open up the stitches of the pattern
• Gauge is not important

Abbreviations

US Crochet Terms Dc        double crochet Tr         treble crochet Ch        chain Rep      repeat Beg      beginning Sp        space T-ch     turning chain

UK Crochet Terms Tc        treble crochet Dtr      double treble crochet Ch        chain Rep      repeat Beg      beginning Sp        space T-ch     turning chain

Video

Pattern Instructions (US Terms)

Row 1: Using 5mm hook ch5 (counts as beg ch and 1tr), [1dc, ch2, 1dc, 1tr] in 5^th ch from hook, turn – 2tr, 2dc

Row 2: Ch4 (counts as 1tr here and throughout), [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in 1^st st, 1sc in ch-2 sp, [1dc, ch2, 1dc, 1tr] in last st (t-ch), turn – 2tr, 4dc, 1sc

Row 3: Ch4, [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in 1^st st, 1sc in next ch-2 sp, [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in next sc, 1sc in next ch-2 sp, [1dc, ch2, 1dc, 1tr] in last st (t-ch), turn – 2tr, 6dc, 2sc

Row 4: Ch4, [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in 1^st st, 1sc in next ch-2 sp, * [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in next sc, 1sc in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across ending with [1dc, ch2, 1dc, 1tr] in last st (t-ch), turn.

Rows 5 – 46: Repeat row 4 I did a total of 46 rows but you may make less or more, depending on size you want/how much yarn you have.

You will work one last row to straighten the top of your shawl

Final Row: Working across the top edge, ch4, sl st into 1^st ch-2 sp, * ch4, sl st into next ch-2 sp; rep from * across, ch4, sl st into top of last st. And you are done!

Pattern Instructions (UK Terms)

Row 1: Using 5mm hook ch5 (counts as beg ch and 1dtr), [1tr, ch2, 1tr, 1dtr] in 5^th ch from hook, turn – 2dtr, 2tr

Row 2: Ch4 (counts as 1dtr here and throughout), [1tr, ch2, 1tr] in 1^st st, 1dc in ch-2 sp, [1tr, ch2, 1tr, 1dtr] in last st (t-ch), turn – 2dtr, 4tr, 1dc

Row 3: Ch4, [1tr, ch2, 1tr] in 1^st st, 1dc in next ch-2 sp, [1tr, ch2, 1tr] in next dc, 1dc in next ch-2 sp, [1tr, ch2, 1tr, 1dtr] in last st (t-ch), turn – 2dtr, 6tr, 2dc

Row 4: Ch4, [1tr, ch2, 1tr] in 1^st st, 1dc in next ch-2 sp, * [1tr, ch2, 1tr] in next dc, 1dc in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across ending with [1tr, ch2, 1tr, 1dtr] in last st (t-ch), turn.

Rows 5 – 46: Repeat row 4 I did a total of 46 rows but you may make less or more, depending on size you want/how much yarn you have.

You will work one last row to straighten the top of your shawl.

Final Row: Working across the top edge, ch4, sl st into 1^st ch-2 sp, * ch4, sl st into next ch-2 sp; rep from * across, ch4, sl st into top of last st. And you are done!

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends. Lay project out to finished size and pull gently into shape. Pin in place and spray lightly with water and leave to dry. You can wet block shawl if desired – check your yarn fiber instructions. Add tassels if you wish.

Tassel Instructions

Make 3 tassels as follows: Using a book approx. 4-6” 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 16 – 20 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. 5 times and knot ends together. Trim if needed and sew securely to 3 corners of shawl.

Video Tutorial on You Tube

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