Crochet a Triangle Shawl | Fun Tassels & Lovely Texture!

Sep 10, 2024 | Crochet patterns

Crochet a triangle shawl with this simple and easy pattern!

This beautiful crochet triangle scarf is made with self-striping yarn and an easy repetitive stitch pattern!

This easy crochet triangle shawl pattern features solid stitches as well as a more open, airy mesh stitch with ridges for texture. This combination of dense and open stitches adds texture and dimension making it lightweight yet warm.

The triangular shape is worked from the top down. Suitable as a wrap for chilly evenings or as a stylish accessory for a casual outing. The stitch pattern is repetitive with enough variety to keep the pattern interesting. With basic crochet stitches it is perfect for an adventurous beginner or an advanced crocheter looking for a relaxing evening of crochet.

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How to Crochet a Triangle Shawl

For the full written pattern instructions for this easy crochet shawl pattern, scroll down below. I have the ad-free PDF available for the So Long Summer Scarf in my shop. Or, become a Lifetime Member and never pay for a PDF again!

1. This crochet scarf is worked from the top down and starts with a Chain 4.

2. Begin working row 1 with double crochet stitches and a ch-2 corner space. The ch-2 will be the corner space every row.

3. Row 2 is a row of front post double crochet which will create a “ridge” of texture on the front or right side of the scarf. This ridge will always be on the same side of the scarf whether you are working a row of front or back post stitches. An easy way to check to make sure you haven’t skipped a row in the pattern!

4. Row 3 is a row of mesh or file – ch 1, skip a stitch, dc in the next. At the beginning there is a ch-4 which counts as the first dc + a ch-1 space and the last stitch is a (dc, ch 1, dc) all worked in the same st.

5. Row 4 is a row of double crochet stitches worked in each stitch and in each ch-1 space. Remember that there is a ch-1 space after your turning ch-3 at the beginning and a ch-1 sp in between the last two stitches of the row. These spaces can be easy to miss!

6. Row 5 is a row of back post dc stitches creating another “ridge”. Remember – all the ridges are on the same side!

Continue repeating that same stitch pattern throughout the remainder of your scarf – filet, dc, front or back post dc stitch rows.

Approximate finished size: 58” wingspan x 32” tall

Make any size – large or small!

I also have a complete video tutorial for the So Long Summer Scarf pattern. FYI – the yarn shown in the video is now discontinued.

So Long Summer Scarf Yarn Supplies

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Lion Brand Mandala Ombre, Weight 4 Medium (100% acrylic)
(3) Transform 15.9 oz / 1032 yards
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

I am using Lion Brand Mandala Ombre yarn which is a medium worsted weight #4 acrylic self-striping yarn. A lovely self-striping yarn with several different color combos available!

Perfect pattern for your favorite self-striping yarn!

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You may like the following free crochet patterns at Nana’s Crafty Home:

Mandala Pretty Puff Stitch Triangle Scarf free crochet pattern

So Long Summer Scarf free written instructions

Pattern written in US crochet terminology

Supplies:

Lion Brand Mandala Ombre, Weight 4 Medium (100% acrylic)
(3) Transform 15.9 oz / 1032 yards

Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Approximate finished size: 58” wingspan x 32” tall not including tassels

Gauge: 7 pattern rows x 14 dc stitches = 4” x 4”

Abbreviations:

RS = right side
ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)
sk = skip
FPdc = front post double crochet (see special stitches section below)
BPdc = back post double crochet (see special stitches section below)
yo = yarn over

Special Stitches:

FPdc (front post double crochet stitch): Yo and insert your hook from front to back to front around the dc stitch post from the row below, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops.

BPdc (back post double crochet stitch): Yo and insert your hook from back to front to back around the dc stitch post from the row below, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops.

Pattern Notes:

Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as first st.
Ch 4 at beginning of row counts as first st + ch 1.
In the filet rows (dc + ch-1 sp), there is a ch-sp after first st and before final st – very easy to miss.

Recommended Tutorial:

So Long Summer Scarf Tutorial

Ch 4.

Row 1: (RS) 2 dc in fourth ch from hook, ch 2 (corner sp), 3 dc in same ch. Turn. (6 + 1 ch-2 corner sp)

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same sp, FPdc in each dc to corner ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner sp, FPdc in each dc to last st, 2 dc in last st. Turn. (12 + 1 ch-2 corner sp)

Row 3: (Filet row) Ch 4 (counts as first st + ch-1), dc in same st, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st] twice, ch 1, sk next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner sp, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st] twice, ch 1, sk next st, (dc, ch 1, dc) in last st. Turn. (12 dc + 8 ch-1 sps + 1 ch-2 corner sp)

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each ch-1 sp and in each st to corner sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner sp, dc in each st and in each ch-1 sp to last st, 2 dc in last st. Turn. (26 + 1 ch-2 corner sp)

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, BPdc in each st to corner sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner sp, BPdc in each st to last st, 2 dc in last st. Turn (32)

Rows 6: (Filet row) Ch 4, dc in same st, ch 1, *sk next st, dc in next st, ch 1,* repeat from * to * to corner sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner sp, ch 1, repeat from * to * to last st, (dc, ch 1, dc) in last st. Turn. ( 22 + 18 ch-1 sps + 1 ch-2 corner sp)

Row 7: Repeat row 4. Turn. (46 + 1 ch-2 corner sp)

Row 8 – 47 (or to size desired): Repeat rows 2 – 7 ending on row 5.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Optional Tassels (make 2):

Using a 7” tall piece of sturdy cardboard, wrap yarn around height of cardboard approximately 70 times. Fasten off.

Cut 3 extra pieces of yarn approximately 12”.

Slip yarn off cardboard keeping the circle shape, thread one 12” piece of yarn through the circle and tie a tight knot to secure.

Tie another 12” piece of yarn approximately 2” below first tie around both sides of circle.

Tie last 12” piece of yarn in same place as last piece to secure.

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