What if I tell that you can crochet a full length shawl that weight less than 200g without compensating the stitch definition?
Of course, I am going to tell you that. And it is possible to make such a shawl.
Introducing, the Pentas Shawl, a free crochet shawl pattern for summer. It is unbelievable light and chic to wear.
Inspiration
Well, my inspiration for this crochet shawl pattern was my necessity. I wanted a shawl to amp-up my Indian kurtis and leggings outfit. I wanted it to be modern, light without compromising on the stitch-definition. I ended up with a stitch pattern that meets all of my needs.
I enhanced the design with a simple border on all sides and that is how Pentas shawl came into existence, as a free crochet shawl pattern for summer.
Check out Sanctuary of Shells scarf if looking for summer scarf.
Name and Design
Pentas is a tropical flower with five petals. The lacy design of the shawl mimics the structure of a five-petal flower and thus the Pentas Shawl received it’s name.
The shawl is designed with less than two cakes of Scheepjes whirlette and this makes it so light weight to wear. If you don’t know Scheepjes whirl and whirlettes are one of my favourite yarns to work with.
The Wanderlust shawlette is also designed with one cake of whirlette.
Now let’s dive into making our shawl. The pattern is a very easy to make that uses only a few simple stitches. It is written in US terminology
Materials
- Scheepjes whirlette – 2 cakes of same colour
- Crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Gauge
17 sts in 7 rows of tr is 4’’
Finished Dimension
72’’ long and 23’’ wide
Abbreviation
- R – row
- st – stitch
- slst – slip stitch
- sp – space
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- 5dc-tog – 5 double crochet stitches placed together
- tr – treble crochet
- 3tr-tog – 3 treble crochet stitches placed together
Notes
- Beginning ch4 is considered as treble crochet.
- Ch1 in the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
- Turn after every row unless specified.
- The shawl is worked seamlessly from the beginning to end, up to the border.
You can get the printable version of the pattern containing crochet stitch chart for the pattern and stitch multiples for customizable shawl and scarf dimensions, from my Ravelry store HERE
Instructions
Chain 127
R1: tr in the 7th ch from the hook, *ch3, sk4, sc in the next st, ch3, sk4, (tr, ch5, tr) in the next st* repeat until 10sts left, ch3, sk4, sc in the next st, ch3, sk4, (tr, ch2, tr) in the last st
R2: ch1, sc on same tr, ch3, (tr, ch5, tr) in the next sc, *ch3, sc into the 3rd ch of next ch5, ch3, (tr, ch5, tr) in the next sc* repeat until the last sc, ch3, sc in the 4th ch (last tr).
R3: ch6, tr in the same sc, ch3, sc into the 3rd ch of ch5, *ch3, (tr, ch5, tr) in the next sc, ch3, sc into the 3rd ch of next ch5* repeat until last ch5, ch3, (tr, ch2, tr in the last sc.
Repeat R2 and R3, 73 times or until desired length.
Note: The number of repetitions should be an odd number.
Do not turn after the last row and continue with the border.
I. Working along the long side of the shawl,
Ch1, sc on the last tr of the last row, *ch2, ({5dc-tog, ch2} twice, 5dc-tog) in the next sc, ch2, sc in the next sc* repeat until the end. Do not turn.
Note: The last sc falls on the base of the last tr from R1
II. Working along the starting chains of the shawl,
Ch1, sc in the same st as last sc, *sk4, (3tr-tog, ch4, 3tr-tog) in the next st, sk4, sc in the next st* repeat until the end. Do not turn
Note: The last sc fall on the base of the first tr st from R1.
III. Working along the other long side of the shawl,
Ch1, sc in the same st as last sc , *ch2, ({5dc-tog, ch2} twice, 5dc-tog) in the next sc, ch2, sc in the next sc* repeat until the end. Do not turn.
Note: The last sc falls on the 4th ch from the starting of the last row.
IV. Working along the last row of the shawl,
Ch1, ss in the same st as last sc, *(3tr-tog, ch4, 3tr-tog) in the next sc, sc into the 3rd ch of next ch5* repeat until the end.
Note, the last sc falls on the last tr of last row.
Ch1, slst into the next sc.
Fasten off and weave in the ends. Block the shawl well to get a perfect shape.
And your Pentas shawl is ready flaunt. I style mine with my Indian wear – churidar leggings and kurtis. I can’t wait to see how you are going to style yours. When you post them on socials, do tag me and use hashtags #yarnnmedesigns and #yarnnmemakers.
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