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Introducing Halo Shawl, a free crochet shawl pattern for you today! It is a versatile beginner friendly pattern, written for DK weight yarn.

The beauty of this pattern is its simplicity so it is the perfect project to practice your crochet skills while creating a beautiful and wearable crochet shawl.

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With less than 500m of yarn, you can create this snug and warm crochet shawl, perfect to drape around your neck.

Halo Shawl Details

It is a beginner-friendly design, using basic stitches – double crochet and treble crochet stitches. This creates a beautiful open lace pattern. A quick make, perfect for gifting!

Scroll down for the written pattern and a video tutorial to help you get started.

You can find a hand drawn chart at the bottom of the page.

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

Yarn for Halo Shawl

I used 2 skeins of a gorgeous yarn from Knitcrate that I received in my monthly subscription box. It is a bouncy, soft yarn with a distinctive halo and sheen (hence the name – Halo Shawl)

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 5th ch from hook, turn – 2tr, 2dc

Row 2: Ch4 (counts as 1tr here and throughout), [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in 1st 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 1st 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 1st 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 1st 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 5th ch from hook, turn – 2dtr, 2tr

Row 2: Ch4 (counts as 1dtr here and throughout), [1tr, ch2, 1tr] in 1st 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 1st 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 1st 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 1st 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.

Hand Drawn Chart

Watch the Video Tutorial on You Tube

You can purchase an INEXPENSIVE PDF of the Halo Shawl pattern on Ravelry  and on Etsy

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95 Comments

    1. Hi Ann. All the stitches go into the 5th ch, leaving the remaining 4ch unworked. Try it and see – you should have 1tr, 1dc, 2ch, 1dc, 1tr in first row. (1 of the trebles = 4ch) Feel free to email me (carmen_heffernan@hotmail.com)if I can help further!

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    1. Hi. I am sorry you are having a difficulty. I am unable to make and upload videos at present. Would a chart help? I can email you a hand drawn chart if it would help

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  3. Hi! I’d be interested about that drawn chart too. I sent you email yesterday. Thank you in advance!

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    1. Hi! I am sorry I didn’t see your email until now (went into spam folder) I will reply to you by email now:)

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    1. Hi Deb. At the end of each row in a pattern you see the total amount of stitches used in that row. It helps to keep you on track for the first few rows. For example, at the end of row one you see 2tr, 2dc. That means you should have 2 trebles and 2 double crochets in that row. Hope that helps!

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      1. Hi would you be able to send me the chart too? I’m not sure which stitch I’m going into on the second row.

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    1. No problem! I understand what you mean. Sometimes it helps to have a visual aid. Sending email now x

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  13. I have crocheted by charts for a very long time. It would help a great deal if you wouldn’t mind sending it. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your talent.

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  15. Hello Carmen,
    I would very much appreciate receiving the chart for this beautiful shawl. Thank you in advance.
    Karen

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  16. Hello! Could I please have a copy of the chart as well. I have purchased the pattern online but the chart was not in the purchased pattern.

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  18. Hi Carmen,
    I have tried starting this shawl a couple of times now, but it is just not working out. I don’t understand the written instructions.
    Would it be possible to have a chart?
    Thank you.
    Sheena.

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  19. Would you be able to send me the chart too please? I’m a little confused which stitch to go into for the second row.

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  21. Just found your pattern and fell in love with it. Am making for my daughter in law for her birthday. May I have the chart please. I have only been crocheting for about 18 months and I still have lots to learn. Every hint helps. Thank you. Gail

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  24. It’s so amazing and beautiful. These ideas Are Very Impressive thanks for helpful ideas I am very very happy to see this because you give me creative ideas.

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  25. Love the pattern, working it currently – does anyone have the dimensions prior to blocking? I’m using a DK Fyberspates (100% Merino) on a 4mm hook and, although mostly through my second hank (230m per Hank) I’m at 16” depth and 50” wide, not sure how much blocking will add!

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    1. Sounds fab! It depends on the yarn fiber (how much it will grow) and 100% merino will stretch nicely!

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      1. Thank! It’s a high twist so quite dense, think I’ll add another hank, probably should have gone up a hook, but my 4mm has a sentimental attachment!

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  26. Hi Carmen,

    I’ve been working on this for a few hours and just can’t seem to get the correct stitch when adding rows – would you mind sending me that chart as well?

    Thank you so much for sharing your pattern! It’s a beautiful shawl!

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  27. Hello! I am making this for my friend, who asked that if she ordered the yarn, would I make it. I am in the process and really love this! However, she has now asked me if I could make it rectangular! Is there a way I could do this?

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    1. It is possible but would be a different pattern. The start and finish on each row would need to be worked out in order to keep them straight on each side. You might be best to use another lace rectangular pattern:)

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      1. Thank you Carmen, but too late! I got rather into it today and on row 44 so told my friend that it will have to be triangular! I love it! 4.5mm hook, with Manos Del Uruguay Milo. It is going to be gorgeous (it already is!) Just hope that the holes will be a bit more pronounced when blocked! Think I will have to go to about 60 rows, but should finish tomorrow. Adore it!

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        2. Hello and thank you so much for your pattern! I fully understood this and it’s working up fairly quickly. Mine is in white, and will be using this shawl for my daughter’s wedding. Just might hand these out to bridesmaid’s and bride lol. Thanks again!

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  30. Lovely pattern, just finished it! Thank you. I did try to make it smaller, but couldnt figure out when to omit stitches, it would be very useful if you can advise on that, I would love to make some more shawls with this pattern, but dont want them to be as long on the sides.

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  35. Thanks for such an easy and gorgeous pattern. The video also offers very clear instructions and I’ve started working on my shawl with Hobbii Manaya yarn and a 5mm hook. It’s working up pretty quickly and looks great, and I think it will make a wonderful birthday present for my mother-in-law. 🙂

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  36. I just wanted to add to all the comments you have already received, that I, too, love this pattern! It is so difficult to find “shallow” shawl patterns which I think I think are perfect for warm weather. evenings The Halo works up so beautifully no matter what yarn I have used. Thank you so much for sharing … and having a short video to complement the written pattern.

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    1. Thank you so much! I love a shallow shawl and know exactly what you mean. It is my favourite shape to wear:)

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      1. Hi again,
        I wanted to share that I have now made this in a smaller size (38″ span, 11″ deep) that I wear as bandana. I have had so many compliments, and am now making another as a gift. Thank you again for this wonderful pattern!

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  37. I really like this page a lot and made three oe four shawls from here, love videos where is all nicely explained and this halo shawl was really nice to work on, like tv patter, easy dont need count and result is amazing, thank you Carmen and send greetsings from Prague

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  40. I just saw this Pattern and I’d love to try it..Can you
    send a chart to me also. I seem to do alot better with a chart ..Thank you 🙍‍♀️

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  41. So I have just made this and it was a beauty to crochet. Never made a tassel before so have three of those to try. I think I could’ve gone up a hook size (although frequently told I’m a loose crocheter) as definitely not as long as those in picture despite more rows, but wonder if a block will work…
    Thanks for the pattern Annie. Wish I could share a photo.

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    1. You are welcome! Blocking will make a difference to the size. Dampen your shawl and stretch it out well and use pins. That should open up your stitches!

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  49. Hi there, I’ve made a couple of shawls from your pattern here, and I really appreciate your hard work in creating it! I am making one of these shawls for my friend, but she requested that I build up two triangles along the top edge to make a wider covering on the front of the shawl. I am having some trouble figuring out how to reduce the corners in a nice diagonal as it had been growing in this pattern. Although this is not a part of your pattern at all, I was wondering if you had any recommendations as to how I could make this happen stitch-wise?

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    1. Gosh, I really don’t know without actually seeing it. If you want to make the shawl wider, you could add a wide border to the top?

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