Instructions
Center-Neck Setup
0/3Notes
- •The shawl is worked from the center neck downward. Ch 3 counts as dc.
Make a magic ring. Row 1: ch 3, 3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc in ring; tighten ring and turn—8 dc and one center ch-2 sp.
Row 2: ch 3, 2 dc in first stitch, dc in each stitch to center sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in center sp, dc across, 3 dc in final stitch; turn.
Place markers in the first stitch, center ch-2 space, and final stitch. Move them after every row.
Lace Repeat A
0/4Notes
- •Every row adds stitches at both outer edges and at the center spine.
Row 3: ch 4, tr in first stitch, *ch 1, skip 1, tr in next stitch* to center sp; (tr, ch 2, tr) in center sp; repeat the mesh to final stitch, (tr, ch 1, tr) in final stitch; turn.
Row 4: ch 3, 2 dc in first stitch, 2 dc in each ch-1 sp to center, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in center sp, 2 dc in each ch-1 sp across, 3 dc in final stitch; turn.
Row 5: repeat Row 3.
Row 6: repeat Row 4.
Lace Repeat B
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- •Shells are worked into ch-1 spaces from the mesh row.
Row 7: ch 3, 2 dc in first stitch, *skip 2 dc, 5 dc in space before next pair* to center; (5 dc, ch 2, 5 dc) in center sp; repeat shells across, 3 dc in final stitch; turn.
Row 8: ch 4, tr in first stitch, *ch 3, sc in center dc of next shell* to center; (sc, ch 5, sc) in center sp; repeat across, ch 3, tr in final stitch; turn.
Row 9: ch 3, 2 dc in first stitch, 3 dc in each ch-3 sp to center, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in center ch-5 sp, 3 dc in each ch-3 sp across, 3 dc in final stitch; turn.
Row 10: repeat the mesh structure from Row 3, maintaining edge and center increases.
Continue the Shawl Body
0/3Notes
- •Check that the same number of motifs appears on both sides of the center marker.
Rows 11–58: repeat Rows 4–10 seven times, ending after a solid dc row.
Measure the shawl from center neck to point. Add another Rows 3–10 repeat if more depth is desired.
Final body row: repeat Row 3 once to create evenly spaced loops for the border.
Picot Border
0/3Notes
- •Work loosely so the border does not pull the shawl edge inward.
Border Row 1: ch 1, sc in first stitch, *(sc, ch 3, sl st in first ch, sc) in next ch-1 sp; repeat to center, work two picots in center sp, continue across, sc in final stitch.
Fasten off leaving an 8 in (20 cm) tail. Weave the tail through nearby solid stitches in two directions.
Soak for 20 minutes, roll in a towel, pin to 64 × 28 in (163 × 71 cm), open every picot, and dry fully before unpinning.
FAQ
Questions about this pattern
Is Delicate Crochet Lace Shawl good for beginners?+
Delicate Crochet Lace Shawl is marked intermediate, so it is better after you have finished a few crochet patterns for beginners. Read the full instructions first and check each shaping or assembly note before starting.
What yarn weight do I need for Delicate Crochet Lace Shawl?+
This pattern lists Fingering (1). If you substitute yarn, make a gauge swatch before starting so the finished size stays close to the pattern notes.
How long does Delicate Crochet Lace Shawl take to crochet?+
The estimated time is 14–18 hours. Your pace may change depending on yarn choice, stitch familiarity, and how much finishing the project needs.
Do I need to check gauge for this crochet pattern?+
Yes. The pattern gauge is One 8-row lace repeat = approximately 4 in (10 cm) deep after blocking; exact gauge is not critical.. Use the listed hook size, 3.75 mm (F), unless your swatch tells you to adjust. Checking gauge helps avoid a finished project that is too small, too large, or too stiff.
Can I print Delicate Crochet Lace Shawl?+
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