
The What You Love Crochet Shawl is crocheted from the center out in a triangle shape that expands as you add more rows. It uses a mix of stitches to create a cozy and stylish accessory you will be proud to wear everywhere. Drape it around your shoulders for warmth or wrap it around your neck as a trendy triangle scarf, you decide. Pick a few colors you love and get started on this fun project today.
I have been working on this shawl forever… confession, it’s been done for awhile but I am a huge procrastinator about weaving in my ends haha. But, here it is all finished with its ends woven in and everything. I am so happy with how this one turned out. Sometimes projects just don’t translate well from the idea in my head to actual yarn, this was not one of those. It is even better than I imagined it could ever be.
Originally, I was going to use a skein of random dusty pink I had in my stash (red heart super saver I think?) but after the first few rows it just didn’t have the squish factor and drape I was craving. So of course, I ended up in the yarn aisle at Joann’s.
I picked Lion Brand Wool-Ease yarn. I hadn’t used this yarn since I first started crocheting 6 years ago and for the life of me I can’t figure out why. It has been a joy to work with. It is a blend of 80% acrylic and 20% wool, so it has that springy-ness and that added warmth. It is super cozy and I can’t wait to work with it again.
I had a hard time naming this piece… actually I have a hard time name ALL my projects… somehow Pretty Triangle Shawl just wasn’t cutting it haha. I went back and forth between a few different names but I finally ended on What You Love.
I have this coffee mug that I keep my crochet hooks in that says “Do more of what makes you happy” and one day as I was grabbing my hook out of it, it came to me: The What You Love Shawl. It has been a good reminder to me and I hope it is to you too. Do what you love, make what you love and always be true to who you are.
I have been wearing this thing all week and it is so cozy, I just know you’re going to love it.
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Materials
- 952 yds Lion Brand Wool-Ease (30z/196 yds per skein) or similar #4/worsted weight yarn. I have listed what colors I used below:
- 2 skeins Rose Heather
- 2 Skeins Natural Heather
- 2 Skeins Mushroom
- I had a little left of each color.
- Total yardage does not include tassels.
- 5.5mm/I crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Needle to weave in ends
- Scissors
Gauge and Sizing
- Gauge: 13 sts x 8 rows= 4 inches in double crochet
- Finished piece measures: 36 inches from top to point. 67 inches across the top.
Abbreviations
- I use US Terminology
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- Dc: double crochet
- FLO: front loop only
- St(s): stitch(es)
- Sc: single Crochet
Notes
-This shawl is worked from the center out starting with a magic circle.
-You can change colors at the end of the rows throughout however you see fit. This is how I did it:
CA= Natural Heather CB= Mushroom CC= Rose Heather
Rows 1-8: CA | Row 19-20: CA | Row 35: CC |
Rows 9-14: CB | Row 21-26: CC | Row 36-37: CA |
Row 15: CA | Row 27-31: CB | Row 38-42: CC |
Row 16: CC | Row 31-32: CA | Row 43-46: CB |
Row 17: CA | Row 33: CB | Row 47-48: CA |
Row 18: CC | Row 34: CA |
-Turning chains at the beginning of each row always count as a stitch.
-Work your last stitches of each row in the top of the turning chain,
-I have included how many stitches each row count will increase by in the { } at the end of the each rows instructions. Do not include the ch 2 at the point of the triangle in your count.
-Odd rows are the “right side”
Special Stitches
–Puff stitch: (Yo, insert hook into stitch, yo and pull up a loop) 3 times in the same stitch. Yo pull through all 7 loops on hook.
Pattern
Row 1: Make Magic Circle, Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ring. Pull tail to cinch closed. Turn. {6 dc}
Row 2: Ch 3, Working in FLO, dc in same st as ch 3 and in next 2 sts. (2 dc, ch 2, 2dc) in ch 2 sp. Dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in last st Turn. {12 dc}
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as ch 3 and in next 5 sts. (2 dc, ch 2, 2dc) in ch 2 sp. Dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in last st. Turn. {will increase by 6}
Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), Dc in same st as ch 4, *ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next repeat from * across. Ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch 2 sp, Ch 1, Dc in next. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next repeat from * across, until 2 sts remain, ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc, ch 1, dc) in last st. Turn. {will increase by 8- count dc and ch 1 spaces}
Row 5: Ch 3, Dc in same st as ch 3, dc in each ch 1 sp and dc across, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc) in ch 2 sp. Dc in next st and in each ch 1 sp and dc across until 1 st remains, 2 dc in last st. Turn. {will increase by 6}
Row 6: Ch 2, Puff st in same st as ch 2, ch 1, skip 1 st, *Puff st in next, Ch 1, skip 1 st, repeat from * across, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in ch 2 sp, Skip next st, *Puff st in next, Ch 1, skip 1 st, repeat from * across. (Puff st, hdc) in last st. Turn. {will increase by 4- count puff sts and ch 1 spaces)
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in same st as ch 3 and in each st and ch 1 sp across. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 sp. Dc in next st and in each st and ch 1 sp across until 1 st remains, 2 dc in last st. Turn {will increase by 6}
Row 8: Ch 3, working in FLO, Dc in same st as ch 3 and in each st across, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 sp, dc in next and in each st across until 1 st remains, 2 dc in last st. Turn. {will increase by 6}
Rows 9-47: repeat rows 3-8. You will end on a row 5
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Row 48: Ch 3, working in FLO, Dc in same st as ch 3 and in each st across, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 sp, dc in next and in each st across until 1 st remains, 2 dc in last st. Turn. {will increase by 6}
Row 49: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc in same st as ch 1 and in each st across to ch 2 sp. Place 3 sc in ch 2 sp, sc in next and in each st across. Finish off, and weave in ends. {will increase by 3 sts}. If desired, make 2 tassels and attach them to each end of the shawl.
If you are interested in another pretty triangle shawl pattern check THIS ONE out.
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This is so beautiful!! Any way you can do this as a rectangle shawl?
I so want to make this shawl for Mothers Day. I’m a bit confused… I googled how to do the magic circle but doesn’t that mean that all my “rows” will be rings on the circle? Looking at the photo of the shawl it doesn’t look like there are concentric circles, so not sure if I’m misunderstanding how to use the magic circle but end up with a triangular shape? Any chance you have a video of the beginning of this pattern Or even some photos of the first few rows?
No, your stitches in the magic ring can form a V shape, you will not be working enough stitches in it to become a circle. Then you are going to turn your work at the end of every row.
The colour chart CA Natural Heather, CB Mushroom, CC Rose Heather, Where in the pattern is there any mention of White as shown in your photograph? I have never crocheted a triangle scarf before and I read through your pattern and decided I would like to try yours. My concern regarding the colour White is the only thing that is holding me back from starting
The white color you are seeing in the photos is the Natural Heather.
how can this shawl be made bigger? Are there certain rows I repeat?
Ih, I am Claudette I want to know do you have a tutorial to follow this pattern. I really love this shawl.
Hi could you please give me What the total stitches are suppose to be at the end of row 8 and again at the end of row 48 please? I’m off by one starting in row 8. Thank you!
I love this pattern! It’s fun and easy to work up. I confess- I tried 3 other triangle scarf patterns before this one and I just wasn’t having fun with them- too much counting and way too much to keep track of. This one is fun and easy and I like the look even more than the others. I can’t believe I didn’t find yours first- you’re my go-to for fresh patterns. I started with your wildwood slouchy hat and you’ve been my favorite ever since. Thanks!
Message about instructions please notify me by email. Thank you.
Betty T.
I can’t find these colors ! Any suggestions??
I am a beginner and would love to make this shawl for my youngest daughter. I am a little confused on the instructions and wondered if you have a tutorial on You Tube, that I can use as a guide.
Thank you
Betty T.
I do not understand how to find out what the instructions are telling me to do.
What are the numbers in (?) mean for me to do.
Row 2: Ch 3, Working in FLO, dc in same st as ch 3 and in next 2 sts. (2 dc, ch 2, 2dc) in ch 2 sp. Dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in last st Turn. {12 dc}
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as ch 3 and in next 5 sts. (2 dc, ch 2, 2dc) in ch 2 sp. Dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in last st. Turn. {will increase by 6}
Hi Betty! Work all the stitches listed in the parentheses in the same space/stitch. This is what will form the point of your triangle. I hope this helps. 🙂
Thank you I will try that and see how it goes. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Can this pattern be enlarged for a larger shawl? If so which rows would be the repeats I should do for the increase?
Wow! Lovely!
This is a lovely pattern. My mother asked me to make it for her and I’m almost finished. Just one quick question if you don’t mind. I don’t see row 49 on your list of rows and their colors. Is it supposed to be the same as the previous row?
In row 6 is there supposed to be a chain 1 in between the puff stitches ??
Yes, thank you! I will update the pattern. ?