Dahlia Shawl – Free Crochet Shawl / Scarf Pattern
For the Dahlia Shawl / Scarf, I’ve combined several simple crochet stitches that add both a nice texture and drape. The size is easily customizable so you can crochet it and wear it as a shawl or triangular scarf. The free crochet shawl / scarf pattern can be found in this blog post below, or you can purchase an ad-free, easily printable PDF on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here or Etsy here.
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For this triangular crochet shawl, I chose Lion Brand Yarns Turnstyles, a self-striping, bulky mohair-look yarn, and all of the colorwork was done for me which made this a perfect crochet project for binge watching my favorite TV shows. I don’t know about you, but my favorite part about self-striping yarns is that I wasn’t left with a bunch of ends to weave in!
If you prefer shawls and scarves in a lighter weight yarn, I designed the Chimera Scarf / Shawl using Lion Brand Yarns Mandala, a DK weight, self-striping yarn. You can find the free crochet scarf pattern for the Chimera Scarf, HERE.
2020 Scarf & Hat of the Month Club
The Dahlia Shawl / Scarf free crochet pattern is my contribution to the 2020 Scarf and Hat of the Month Club CAL with Rhondda from Oombawka Design and Amy from The Stitchin’ Mommy. This is a fun, year long crochet along where you will find a total of 36 new free crochet scarf and hat patterns from Rhondda, Amy, and 6 guest designers! Today only, make sure that you grab your free pdf of my Dahlia Shawl / Scarf (scroll down to the BIG PINK BUTTON below) and free pdfs of Rhondda’s Agnes Infinity Cowl, and Amy’s Ombre Granny Stripe Cowl crochet patterns!
If you would like to know more about this CAL, including the schedule please visit the links above (or click the picture below).
DAHLIA SHAWL / SCARF – FREE CROCHET SHAWL PATTERN
The free crochet shawl pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, I’ve got a few great options for you.
Purchase the kit here! Lion Brand has a full kit of the Dahlia Shawl, available on their website HERE. The kit includes your choice of 8 colorways and a digital ad-free pdf of the pattern below.
Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF, including all photo tutorials, on Ravelry here, and Etsy here.
Save this pattern to your Ravelry favorites here.
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Materials
- Yarn: Bulky Weight / 5 / Yarn, 654 yards (Lion Brand Yarns Turnstyles, in Dahlia, was used for the sample in the photos) (50 g / 1.75oz / 109 yards / 100 meters / 100% acrylic) per ball – You’ll need 6 balls for a full size shawl as shown in the photos.
- You can also find the yarn on Amazon HERE.
- Crochet Hook: M/N/9.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
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Gauge
- Dimensions are included within the instructions to check gauge as you work. Gauge isn’t crucial.
- In sc: 10 sts = 4″ + 6 rows = 2.5″ (unblocked)
Finished Size
- Scarf Size: 62″ W x 34″ L (at center point)
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- RS: right side
- yo: yarn over
- rep: repeat
- sp: space
- 2 dc-cl: 2 double crochet cluster (click HERE for tutorial)
- Alt-dc: alternate double crochet (click HERE for tutorial)
Pattern Notes
- I tend to crochet on the tighter side. You may need to go down a hook size (or two) to meet gauge if you crochet on the looser side.
- Turning chains are not included in stitch count.
- The first stitch of every row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain, unless stated otherwise.
- Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn Turnstyles in Dahlia, 48% Acrylic / 34% Wool / 18% Polyamide (109 yards / 100 m / 50 g / 1.75 oz). You’ll need 6 balls for a full size shawl as shown in the photos.
- Yarns similar in fiber and weight can be substituted.
- Chains (for chain spaces) are included in stitch count. When reading the instructions, skipped stitches can be chains or stitches.
- Shawl is worked from the center outward in a triangular shape.
- Tassels: If you’re planning to add tassels to your shawl or scarf, Click HERE for my Tassel Tutorial.
Special Stitches
- Alternate Double Crochet (alt-dc): After turning your work, do not ch, instead, insert your hook into the first st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop, yo, pull thru remaining loops. Click HERE for tutorial.
- 2 Double Crochet Cluster (2 dc-cl): Yo, insert hook where indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru remaining loops. Click HERE for tutorial.
Dahlia Shawl Instructions
Row 1: Ch 2, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) into the 2nd ch from your hook. Turn. (6 sts) *Chains (not including turning chains) are counted as stitches.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, 2 sc into the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (10 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc into the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (14 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to the last st, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (18 sts) *Stitch count increases by 4.
Rows 5 – 7: Rep Row 4. (30 sts at the end of Row 7) Approximately 8″ W x 4.5″ H at this point.
Row 8: (Alt-dc, dc) in the first st, skip the next st, (2 dc in the next ch-1 sp, skip the next st) rep across to the ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the ch-2 sp, skip the next st, (2 dc in the next ch-1 sp, skip the next st) rep across to the last st, 2 dc in the last st. Turn. (32 sts) *Stitch count increases by 2.
Note: In Row 9, you’ll skip 2 stitches just before the ch-2 space and just before the end of the row.
Row 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc under all top loops of the next dc, see the photos below for stitch placement, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to the first dc in the ch-2 sp from the previous row, skip the dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc under all top loops of the next dc, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (34 sts) *Stitch count increases by 2.
Rows 10 – 13: Rep Row 4. (50 sts at the end of Row 13) Approximately 15.5″ W x 8″ H at this point.
Row 14: (Alt-dc, dc) in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (2 dc-cl in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to ch-2 sp, (2 dc-cl, ch 2, 2 dc-cl) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, (2 dc-cl in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to the last st, 2 dc in the last st. Turn. (54 sts) *Stitch count increases by 4.
Rows 15 – 17: Rep Row 4. (66 sts at the end of Row 17)
Rows 18 – 50: Rep Rows 8 – 17, ending with a Row 10 rep.
Do not turn at the end of Row 50. Do not fasten off. Continue on to Finishing.
Finishing
Row 1 (RS): Continuing on from the last row, rotate the shawl so that you can work into the sides of the rows along the shawl’s longest edge. Work 1 sc into the side of each sc row and 2 sc into the side of each dc & alt-dc row, across the longest edge of the shawl.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block (click here for my blocking tutorial). Continue on to Tassels (click HERE for tutorial).
Blocking
- Blocking isn’t mandatory, but it does add a nice finished look to crochet wearables!
- Click HERE for my Blocking Tutorial & Learn 3 Different Ways to Block!
Tassels
- For the tassels shown, I used a 6″ piece of cardboard and wrapped the yarn around it 20 times.
- Click HERE for my Tassel Tutorial
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