Have you ever bought a beautiful skein of hand-dyed yarn and you want to use it for something special? Green Olive is a crochet triangle shawl pattern that is the perfect project for showcasing a skein of hand dyed yarn. With a delicate lace stitch pattern and a classic triangle shape, it will become a firm favourite!
This lightweight shawl is perfect for wearing in warmer weather, as its open stitches allow for breathability. It would look gorgeous over a sundress or tank top on a cool summer evening.
Best of all, when you are finished crocheting your last stitch, you will only have two ends to weave in. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you will love the simplicity and beauty of this beautiful shawl.
How to get the Pattern for Green Olive Shawl
- Free Crochet Pattern: Scroll down this blog post for the written pattern instructions
- Printable PDF: Ad-free printable pattern with 6 pages including all details and the addition of a printable crochet chart on a single page. This helps me continue to provide free patterns. Thank you for your support! – Purchase on Ravelry and on Etsy
Yarn for the Triangle Crochet Shawl
This beautiful shawl uses one skein (400m) of fingering weight yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook. Fingering weight yarn (4 ply) is a delicate and lightweight type of yarn, which makes it perfect for creating crochet lace patterns.
The shawl can be made larger or smaller by working more or fewer pattern repeats. This will alter the amount of yarn required.
You could also make this pattern using a different weight yarn. Worsted weight yarn and a larger hook would create a cozy shawl.
Use different colors from your stash to make a statement piece! Follow the pattern instructions as normal but you could change colors for each row repeat – great for mini skeins.
Inspiration for the Green Olive Crochet Triangle Shawl Pattern
The beautiful skein of yarn I used for this design was my inspiration. I purchased 2 skeins of La Bien Aimee on a visit to Lisbon a few years ago. One of my most popular patterns, Vintage Peach, was crocheted using one of the colors and I had this gorgeous olive green color sitting on my shelf just waiting for another special project.
With the remaining skein, I wanted to create an open and elegant shawl and let the beauty of the yarn shine. The open stitch pattern and triangular shape really make the most of that precious skein.
I must say a quick word about blocking. Blocking is essential for this design so do not miss that step, it is magic!
Stitches for the Lace Triangle Crochet Shawl
Beginner crocheters can make this lovely pattern! It only uses basic crochet stitches – single crochet and double crochet stitches that you will join with chain spaces. Until you memorise the pattern, you will need some concentration (and keep an eye on your stitch count!). But once you have the row repeat practised a few times, the pattern will fly along.
If you purchase the ad-free PDF pattern, you will receive a beautiful crochet chart, made for me by Madame Stitch. You should check out her lovely blog!
Printable Pattern
You can find the free pattern with written instructions below. Or you can purchase the ad-free printable pattern with the addition of a crochet chart. Thank you for your support! You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry and on Etsy.
More Free Patterns for Triangle Crochet Shawls
I think you all know I love making shawls! Check out the easy pattern for this crochet triangle shawl in a gradient yarn, or this easy crochet shawl pattern using only basic stitches.
If you love one skein patterns, check out my most popular shawl design, Tendril Shawl, which has a video tutorial. Or this version Tendril shawl revisted
You may also like this triangular shawl pattern using one skein of yarn and a relaxing repeat row or this beautiful asymmetrical one skein shawl.
Crochet Triangle Shawl Instructions
Skill Level
Only basic stitches are used in this shawl, but some concentration is required until the row increases are established.
Pattern is in US crochet terms
Measurements
Shawl blocked measures 183cm/72in wide by 68cm/27in deep excluding tassels
Materials
- La Bien Aimee Merino Singles – Fingering/4 ply, 100% Merino/100g/366m(400yds)
- One skein of colorway – The Shire
- 4mm Crochet Hook
- You can use any Fingering weight yarn to achieve a similar effect
Notes
- Shawl is a triangle creating a wide wingspan
- The main body is worked in one piece from top down, increasing on each side and in the middle to form a wide triangle
- Place marker (pm) in centre st or ch-sp as instructed
- The shawl can be made larger or smaller by working more or fewer pattern repeats. This will alter the amount of yarn required
- Gauge is not important. To achieve a light drape tension, I suggest making a swatch of the first 6 rows and see what hook size works best for you
Abbreviations
US Crochet Terms
- Sc – single crochet
- Dc – double crochet
- Ch – chain
- Rep – repeat
- Sp – space
- Beg – beginning
- T-ch – turning chain
- Yo – yarn over
- Pm – place marker
UK Crochet Terms
- Dc – double crochet
- Tc – treble crochet
- Ch – chain
- Rep – repeat
- Sp – space
- Beg – beginning
- T-ch – turning chain
- Yo – yarn over
- Pm – place marker
Special Stitches
- V-Stitch (v-st) – (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc) in the same space/stitch
- Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog) – In indicated space/stitch, work (yo, insert hook in space/st, yo and pull up loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook) 2 times, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
- Shell – (dc2tog, ch 1, dc2tog, ch 1, dc2tog) in the same space/stitch
Pattern Instructions
Using 4mm hook, make a magic ring
Row 1: Ch 8 (counts as 1 dc, ch 5 here and throughout), v-st, ch 5, 1 dc in magic ring. Close magic ring and turn – 2 dc, 1 x v-st, 2 x ch-5 sp
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1 here and throughout), shell in first ch-5 sp, ch 1, 1 sc in centre of v-st (pm), ch 1, shell, ch 1 in last ch-5 sp, 1 dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-8, turn – 2 dc, 1 sc, 2 x shell, 4 x ch-1 sp
Row 3: Ch 8, skip next (ch-1 sp, dc2tog), 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip next dc2tog, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 5, skip next (dc2tog, ch-1 sp), v-st in centre sc (pm), ch 5, skip next (ch-1 sp, dc2tog), 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip next dc2tog, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 5, skip next dc2tog, 1 dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, turn – 2 dc, 1 x v-st, 4 sc, 2 x ch-3, 4 x ch-5
Row 4: Ch 8, 1 sc in first ch-5 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in centre of v-st (pm), ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in last ch-5 sp, ch 5, 1 dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-8, turn – 2 dc, 7 sc, 8 x ch-5 sp
Row 5: Ch 8, [1 sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5] 4 times, v-st in centre sc (pm), [ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-5 sp] 4 times, ch 5, 1 dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-8, turn – 2 dc, 1 x v-st, 8 sc, 10 x ch-5 sp
Row 6: Ch 4, shell in first ch-5 sp, ch 1, [1 sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, shell in next ch-5 sp, ch 1] 2 times, 1 sc in centre of v-st (pm), [ch 1, shell in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch-5 sp] 2 times, ch 1, shell in last ch-5 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-8, turn – 2 dc, 5 sc, 6 x shell, 12 x ch-1 sp
Repeat rows 7-10 start
Row 7: Ch 8, skip next (ch-1 sp, dc2tog), 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip next dc2tog, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, * ch 5, skip next (dc2tog, ch-1 sp, sc, ch-1 sp, dc2tog), 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip next dc2tog, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * until last dc2tog before centre marker, ch 5, skip next (dc2tog, ch-1 sp), v-st in centre sc (pm), ch 5, skip next (ch-1 sp, dc2tog), 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip next dc2tog, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, * ch 5, skip next (dc2tog, ch-1 sp, sc, ch-1 sp, dc2tog), 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip next dc2tog, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across, ending with ch 5, skip (last dc2tog, ch-1 sp), 1 dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, turn.
Row 8: Ch 8, 1 sc in first ch-5 sp, * ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-5 sp; rep from * ending in last ch-5 sp before centre v-st, ch 5, 1 sc in centre of v-st (pm), ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-5 sp, * ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-5 sp; rep from * ending with ch 5, 1 dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-8, turn.
Row 9: Ch 8, 1 sc in first ch-5 sp, * ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-5 sp; rep from * to ch-5 sp before centre marker, ch 5, v-st in centre sc (pm), * ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-5 sp; rep from * ending with ch 5, 1 dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-8, turn.
Row 10: Ch 4, shell in first ch-5 sp, ch 1, * 1 sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, shell in next ch-5 sp, ch 1; rep from * to centre marker, 1 sc in centre of v-st (pm), ch 1, shell in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, * 1 sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, shell in next ch-5 sp, ch 1; rep from * across, ending with 1 dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-8, turn.
Rows 11- 42: Repeat rows 7-10 8 times
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends. Block shawl by soaking 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 the finished shawl and use a pin on each ‘point’ of the final shell row … It will make a huge difference to the finished piece! Add tassels if you wish.
Tassel Instructions
Make 2 tassels as follows:
Using a book approx. 4-6in [10-15cm] in width, cut a 12in length of yarn and lay across top of book – this will be used to tie top of tassel.
Wrap yarn around book about 20 – 24 times (depending on thickness required). Using the 12in tie, knot top of tassel tightly. Cut tassel at opposite end.
Wrap another length of yarn around tassel 1in from top approx. 8 times and knot ends together. Trim if needed and sew securely to 2 corners of shawl.
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Annie, I am hung up on row 7. Could you please read that over and tell me if it is right? Do you really men to chin 5 and then skip over all of those 2dctog and spaces and sc?
Yes, for that part of the pattern (if I am understanding you!), you will skip 1 x 2dctog, a ch-1, 1 sc, a ch-1, 1 x dc2tog – and then make a sc in the next ch-1 sp. If you can read a crochet chart, the paid PDF includes one which makes it very clear:)
Hi Annie, beautiful beautiful shawl.
I wonder if there is any way to adapt the pattern for a rectangular shape, could it be done with minimal changes or it must be completely redesigned? Thank you
It would have to be redesigned to get a straight edge on each side. You have inspired me though to look at it!
I would also like a rectangular shape in this stitch. It’s absolutely beautiful and just what I want. Only in rectangle shape.
Hi Annie, I’m new to following patterns and I’ve never seen x used before (2 dc, 1 x v-st, 2 x ch-5 sp) Does this mean 2 dc in the next stitch, one time v-st in the next st, 2 times ch-5 space? Im having trouble following this. Thank you.
The stitch counts at the end of the row are to help you keep track of the amount of stitches in that row. You have already crocheted the row and these are reminders of what you should have. X = the amount. Eg. 1 v-st, 2 chain 5 spaces. Hope that helps!
Row 7 is very confusing and might need to be re-worded. It might make more sense as the project gets bigger but the original row 7 is something I’m getting hung up on
Hi Rachel. It is a long instruction I know! The PDF has a crochet chart which may help. Let me know if there is anything I can help with.
It’s not that row 7 is long and complicated; it’s missing a lot of detail about how to interact with the single crochets on row 6 (you talk about the shells and chains but disregard the SC). I’m glad it’s better explained in the paid version but I’ll be frogging this.
Hi Amber, thanks for your comment! Just to clarify—Row 6 doesn’t include any single crochet stitches, so I think you might be referring to Row 7 instead? The chart in the PDF version is also very handy if you like a visual guide.
As per your instructions, row 6 has 5 SC:
2 dc, 5 sc, 6 x shell, 12 x ch-1 sp
Or is this wrong? Perhaps this is the source of all commenters’ confusion.
Hi Amber, no, you are correct. I am guilty of not reading the correct row number, my apologies:) It has been a while since I checked out this pattern. I understand what you are saying and I completely understand that the instructions for row 7 are long. The pattern was looked at by 2 tech editors and I remember discussing this issue. It can be difficult to fit in all the steps without it being overwhelming. The pattern is correct and I would guess that the chart helps cover any queries. The project page on Ravelry for this pattern has 50 projects attached https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/green-olive-3 Feel free to email me: carmen@anniedesigncrochet.com and I am happy to help you in any way!
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your shawls are gorgeous. do you have this shawl on YouTube?
I don’t have a video. This shawl has a crochet chart in the low cost PDF pattern which is very helpful:) And thank you!