Pretty Little Thing Shawl – Crochet Pattern

pretty little thing crochet shawl pattern

Introduction

This is a very simple shawl / wrap / pareo / beach sarong that when made with plied color changing cake yarn and a slightly larger hook, can create a beautiful lacy look with little effort. This shawl can actually be made with any yarn and hook that you choose. There is a lace edging that looks difficult, but is quite easy. If you are a true beginner, you can skip the lace edging and either add fringe or leave as is. Either way will be lovely.

Scroll down to see a video on how to style this shawl in several ways.

You can purchase the ad-free PDF pattern which also includes pattern chart, lace pattern chart, and stitch/row counter, and now a styling video tutorial!

You can save the pdf to any device (phone, tablet, computer) or to your Ravelry Library.

Buy the PDF VERSION on Any of These Sites:

The PDF version of this pattern includes pattern charts and row counters.

You can also conveniently save and print out the PDF version for ease of use.

Ravelry

ETSY

LoveCrafts

Click the button below to purchase on Ravelry:

Materials List:

1 skein, 623 yards, (2) weight Red Heart “It’s a Wrap Rainbow” yarn – “Whisper” colorway (see white/tan pictures below)
1 skein, 437 yards, (2) weight Lion Brand “Ombre Life” yarn – “Cloudy Day” colorway (Top picture)
Or approx. 800 yards of Woolpedia.net “Colors” 6ply weight “Wasserfall” Colorway (Blue pictures below)
Or approx. 500-800 yards of (2) weight 4-6ply yarn of your choice.
Or approx. 400-800 yards of any yarn of your choice. Amount depends the size of shawl.
J, 6.0 mm hook
Or any hook of your choice
Scissors
Yarn needle
Measuring tape

Size and Gauge

Final measurements: You choose the size you like. Keep working until you have size desired.

Featured images lengths are 50-60” across and 22-25” from top to bottom corner.

Gauge: No gauge. Any size yarn or hook is your choice. Using larger hooks than recommended by the yarn will give a lacier look.

Difficulty Level

Easy – Intermediate: This project uses yarn with basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, and basic lace patterns finishing.

Stiches Used and Abbreviations

Ch= chain

Ch sp = chain space

Sk= skip

SC = single crochet

Dc = double crochet

St = stitch

Special stitches are indicated in each row of the optional lace edging. See pg 5.

Important Notes

Take your time getting used to plied yarn. Don’t get discouraged. It will feel a little flimsy at first, but just trust it and pretty soon you will have the hang of working with this type of yarn.

Written Instructions (Pattern Chart follows below)

Row 1: Ch 4, 4DC into first ch, CH2, 5DC into first chain. Turn.

Row 2 Ch3, DC in same st, CH1, DC in each DC, in ch2 sp: [2DC, CH2, 2DC], DC in each DC up to the ch2 sp, DC in ch1 sp, DC in next DC, CH1, 2DC in top of 3^rd Ch. Turn.

Row 3 Ch3, DC in same st, CH1, DC in next DC, DC in next ch1 sp, DC in each DC up to the ch2 sp, in ch2 sp: [2DC, CH2, 2DC], DC in each DC, DC in ch1 sp, DC in next DC, CH1, 2DC in top of 3^rd Ch. Turn.

Row 4+ Repeat Row 3 until desired size. If adding the Lace Edging, continue until a YELLOW row on the stitch counter chart. (see above)

Lace Edging Instructions

You can make this with just the written instructions below, but if you would like there is a Lace Pattern Chart is available in the PDFversion at Ravelry or ETSY
You can begin Lace Edging on any row
- a DC stitch count of multiples of 10 + 24.
- These are rows 8, 13, 18, 23, 28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58, 63, 68 and so on.
See Stitch/Row Count Chart above.
Any row that is highlighted in YELLOW can be a starting row for the Lace Edging.
********DO NOT count the single chain space when starting the lace edging. *********

******** Ignore the single chain space stitch as if it wasn’t there.*********

ER= Edge Row

ER1

Special Stitch

4DC Shell: [2dc, ch3, 2dc]

Ch4, SC in 3^rd DC, Ch2, sk 3DCs, in next DC: [4DC shell],
REPEAT the following until last 5DC before the ch2 space of shawl point:
- [Ch2, sk 3 DC,
- SC in next DC,
- Ch3,
- sk 1 DC,
- SC in next DC,
- Ch2, sk 3 DC, in next DC: (4DC shell)],
POINT OF SHAWL:
- Sk 3 DC, ch2,
- SC in next DC, Ch1, SC in next DC,
- Ch2,
- in Ch2 sp: [4dc shell],
- Ch2,
- SC in next DC, Ch1, SC in next DC,
- sk 3DC,
REPEAT the following until last 7 DC:
- [in next DC: (4DC shell),
- Ch2, Sk 3 DC,
- SC in next DC, Ch3, sk 1 DC, SC in next DC,
- Ch2, sk 3 DC,]
In next DC: [4DC shell],
Ch2, sk 3 DC,
SC in next DC, Ch1, DC in last DC.

ER2

Special Stitches

2SC shell: [sc, ch2, sc]

6DC Shell: [3dc, ch3, 3dc]

Ch1, SC in same st, Ch3,
in Ch3 sp: [6DC shell],
REPEAT: (across until point of the shawl)
- Ch3,
- In ch2 sp: (2SC shell)
- Ch3,
- in ch3 sp: [6DC shell],
POINT OF SHAWL:
- Ch3,
- SC in Ch1,
- Ch3,
- in ch3 sp at point of shawl: [6DC shell],
- Ch3,
- SC in ch1 sp,
- Ch3,
REPEAT: (across until last shell of the row)
- In ch3 sp: [6DC shell],
- Ch3,
- In ch2 sp: (2SC shell)
- Ch3,
LAST SHELL OF ROW:
- In Ch3 sp: [6DC shell],
- Ch3,
- SC in 3^rd Ch. Turn.

ER3

Special Stitch

8DC Shell: [4dc, ch1, 4dc]

Ch1, SC in same st,
Ch4,
in ch3 sp: [8DC shell],
REPEAT the following: (until last shell before the point of shawl)
- Ch4,
- SC in ch2 sp,
- Ch4,
- in ch3 sp: [8DC shell],
POINT OF SHAWL:
- Ch4,
- SC in SC,
- Ch4,
- in ch3 sp: [8DC shell],
- Ch4,
- SC in SC,
- Ch4,
REPEAT the following: (until last shell of the row):
- In ch3 sp: [8DC shell],
- Ch4,
- SC in ch2 sp,
- Ch4,
Last Shell of Row:
- In ch3 sp: [8DC shell],
- Ch4,
- SC in last st.

Finishing

With yarn needle sew in loose ends.

Enjoy your Pretty Little Thing Shawl!!!!

Support My Free Patterns

If you like this and my other patterns and want to pay more, perhaps you might consider “buying me a coffee.” Thank you!
kofiwidget2.init(‘Buy Me a Coffee’, ‘#46b798’, ‘A0A3DBPC’);kofiwidget2.draw();

You can also support my work by sharing your finished garment on social media with the hashtag:

#LightandJoyDesigns

Or Sharing this pattern on Pinterest, Facebook or your Fav social media.

Thank you!