Are you looking for a pattern so you can crochet a simple lightweight summer shawl? Looking for an easy summer shawl crochet pattern that is beginner friendly? We’ve got just the thing: a beginner-friendly shawl pattern that’s easy to customize for size and perfect for new crocheters wanting to dip their hooks into shawl patterns but want to go easy.
What’s great about this pattern is that you can adjust the size of the shawl by changing the number of times you repeat the 5 row repeat. Each 5 row repeat adds 3.5 inches in width and 2 inches in height, so you can make the shawl as big or as small as you like. The pattern as written includes 14 repeats and results in a finished size of 54 inches wide and 34 inches tall.
Even if you’re new to crochet, this pattern is easy to follow. You’ll only need to know a few basic stitches, including chain, double crochet, half double crochet, and triple crochet.
To get the best results, we recommend using Lion Brand Truboo yarn. It offers a lovely drape and doesn’t require blocking once you’re finished. Of course, you can use any yarn you like, but keep in mind that it may require blocking after you are done and the drape of the finished shawl may be different.
So why not give this easy summer shawl crochet pattern a try? It’s a fun and rewarding project that you’ll be proud to wear and show off!
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Materials:
- 610 yards of a DK weight yarn
- Recommended Yarn: 3 Skeins of Lion Brand Truboo Yarn in the color Mint
- 6.00 mm Crochet hook
- Yarn needle to weave in ends.
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Crochet Abbreviations Used (US Terms):
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – triple crochet
Notes:
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- The turning chains at the start of each row do not count as a stitch.
- Blocking is not necessary if using the Lion Brand Truboo yarn. Other yarn types might require blocking.
- If you use Truboo Sparkle, remember to double check yardage because the Sparkle has less yardage than the regular Truboo.
Size:
The finished size as the pattern is written is 54 inches (137 cm) across the top by 34 inches (86 cm) down the middle from the top to the bottom middle point.
You can make this smaller or larger by subtracting or adding repeats of rows 7 – 11 of this pattern. Each repeat increases the size of the shawl by 3.5 inches wide (9 cm) and 2 inches in height (5cm).
Estimated Yarn for size:
| # of Repeats | Width Inches (cm) | Height Inches (cm) | Estimated DK Weight Yarn Needed |
| 12 repeats | 47″ (120 cm) | 30″ (76 cm) | 470 Yards |
| 13 repeats | 50.5″ (128 cm) | 32″ (81 cm) | 540 Yards |
| 14 total repeats (as the pattern is written) | 54″ (137 cm) | 34″ (86 cm) | 610 Yards |
| 15 repeats | 57.5″ (146 cm) | 36″ (91 cm) | 690 Yards |
| 16 repeats | 61″ (155 cm) | 38″ (97 cm) | 770 Yards |
| 17 repeats | 64.5″ (164 cm) | 40″ (102 cm) | 860 Yards |
Video Tutorial
Pattern
Initial Rows:
Foundation/Row 1: ch 4, (tr, dc, tr) into 1st ch
Row 2: ch 3, turn, (tr, dc 2x) into 1st stitch, dc into next stitch, (dc 2x, tr) into last stitch
Row 3: ch 3, turn, (tr, dc) into 1st stitch, dc 2x into next stitch, * dc into next stitch, repeat from * until 2 stitches are left, dc 2x into next stitch, (dc, tr) into last stitch
Rows 4-6: ch 3, turn, dc 2x into 1st stitch, dc 2x into next stitch, * dc into next stitch, repeat from * until 2 stitches are left, dc 2x into next stitch, dc 2x into last stitch
Repeat Rows:
Row 7: ch 3, (dc, ch1, dc ) into 1st stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, * dc into next stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, repeat from * until last stitch is left, (dc, ch1, dc) into last stitch
Row 8: ch 4, (tr, ch1 ) into 1st stitch, tr into next ch sp, * ch 1, skip next stitch, tr into next ch sp, repeat from * until last stitch is left, (ch1, tr) into last stitch
Row 9: ch 3, (dc, ch1) into 1st stitch, * dc into next ch sp, ch 1, skip next stitch, repeat from * until 1 ch sp and last stitch are left, dc into next ch sp, (ch 1, dc) into last stitch
Row 10: ch 2, turn, (hdc 2x) into 1st stitch, hdc into next ch sp, * hdc into next stitch, hdc into next ch sp, repeat from * until last stitch is left, (hdc 2x) into last stitch
Row 11: ch 2, turn, (hdc 2x) into 1st stitch,* hdc into next stitch, repeat form * until 1 stitch is left, (hdc 2x) into last stitch
Rows 12 – 76: repeat rows 7 – 11 13 more times
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Row and Stitch Counts
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What other yarns would you recommend for this shawl? I tried the truboo and don’t like it
Thanks
You can use any type that you would like. Truboo is a DK weight so if you wanted to use one about that size then another DK weight yarn would be best.