Spider Stitch Lace Shawl Crochet Pattern

Here is my new shawl! It's so big and warm, it's almost like a blanket! 

I can just snug in it on a chilly evening or use it to cover my garden chair when I'm out in my yard to get some sunshine. 

I enjoyed crocheting this shawl, but making the fringe was boring and dull. 

But the fringe is definitely needed. It makes a big difference!

I used two skeins of Impeccable Big! yarn by Loop & Threads (that's about 1600 yards) and a size H/8 (5 mm) hook. 

The pattern is available in my shops: Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry! 

Big Lace Shells Crochet Shawl

My mom wanted to make a shawl and I suggested this pattern. 

She loved it! She enjoyed working those big textured shells and finished her shawl within a week. 

It turned out beautifully! It is chunky and warm, but at the same times looks lacy and soft. 

My mom used two skeins of Impeccable Big yarn by Loops & Threads and a size H/8 (5 mm) hook. 

The pattern is available on Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry. 

Chilly Weather, Crochet Shawl, and Walking with a Friend

Finally, the chilly days arrived to California. Right in time, as it's the Holiday Season!

I got to wear my new crochet shawl! 

Every week a friend of mine and I go for a walk in a park. It's such a simply, yet wonderful way to connect, to share some laughs, to get some exercise and fresh air. 

My friend snapped these pictures of me. My goodness, I knew I have quite a bit of gray hair, but I didn't realize how much it shows. 

Oh well, growing old is part of life :)

Bright Pink Shells Crochet Scarf

This is the same stitch that I used for the Blue Lace Baby Blanket, but I adjusted it for a shawl. 

Well, it's a bit too wide to be a shawl; it's more of a triangular scarf I guess.

The finished measurements are 60 inches wide and 23 inches long.

Shawl or scarf, I think I'll get some wear out of it this fall and winter. I just need to be patient and wait for the weather to cool down. Here in Northern California we still have summer-like days.

I used Caron Simply Soft Light yarn and size G/4 (4.25 mm) hook. 

I'm pleased with how it turned out, and I wanted to make another one for my friend. 

I don't know what I was thinking! Usually I'm not a big fan of variegated yarns, yet this Red Heart Soft really appealed to me. Wrong choice!

I'll have to think of something I could use this yarn for. Because it clearly doesn't work for this pattern. 

The pattern for Bright Pink Shells Scarf is available in my Etsy shop. 

Baby Alpaca Wool Autumn Scarf

I made a super warm and cozy scarf/shawl using a baby alpaca wool. But the weather here in Nor-Cal is still summer-like. Hopefully cold days will arrive soon. I'm all ready!

Finished Measurements: 60 inches wide (not including fringe) and 21 inches long (not including fringe).

The pattern is available in my Etsy shop.  

Lace Puffs Crochet Prayer Shawl

I finished this shawl over a month ago, but it took me a while to add the fringe (that's such a tedious job), to photograph the finished shawl, and to put the pattern together. 

But now it's finished! I love that feeling of accomplishment when I finish a big project!

 I used Caron Simply Soft Party yarn (category 4) and a size G/6 (4.25 mm) hook. The open lace stitch with puffs works very quickly. 

The gauge in this pattern is not important, so other types of yarn would work too. 

The finished size of this shawl is approximately 74 inches wide and 34 inches long (not including the fringe).

I wrote a very detailed pattern and included close-up photos on how to start this shawl. I think even a beginner crocheter would be able to finish this project.

The pattern is available in my Etsy and Craftsy shops.

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Avocado Green Shawl, My New Crochet Pattern

When I saw this Caron Simply Soft yarn, I knew I must buy it. Green is my favorite color, and in this ombre yarn different shades of green blend together beautifully. 

I bought four skeins, which was enough for a shawl. Once I started crocheting it, I simply couldn't stop. I made the entire shawl in only three days. I debated whether I should add fringe, but decided not to. 

The shawl measures approximately 76 inches wide and 33 inches long. I wrote a very detailed pattern with stitch count and explanatory notes. I also included clear, close-up intermediate pictures for additional visual help. I believe even a beginner would be able to complete this crochet project.

I will be adding this pattern to my Etsy and Craftsy shops soon. 

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Crafting Along @ Be a Crafter

Cup of Morning Joe @ The Cottage Market

Pineapple Shawl, Free Pattern from Cascade Yarns

This pineapple shawl is a gift for my sister-in-law. She lives in Norway, the chilly, rainy, snowy Norway! So I hope this shawl will keep her warm and cozy!

The free pattern is from the Cascade Yarns website. You can see it in PDF format here.

I loved this pattern. In addition to written instructions it has good-quality symbol charts (even though I no longer have trouble following most written patterns, symbol charts still would be my preferred option).

In the original pattern, Pima cotton was used, but I went with a wool blend yarn. I used Wool-Ease by Lion Brand Yarns. My finished shawl is about the same size as the one in the pattern; however, I did not complete all the rows as my gauge was bigger.

I really like that instead of traditional fringe, this shawl has cute round “coins” hanging from chains. They make such an interesting and unusual look.

Notice the sweet little cushion made of burlap and lace. It was made by a blogging friend Stephanie, who writes The Enchanting Rose. Stephanie also has an Etsy shop, where she sells her beautiful creations.  

My lovely wicker chair modeled the shawl for you today. That chair was a left-over furniture piece that our previous home owners left for us. How sweet of them!

Ahhh, such a cozy little place to read a book or do some needlework.

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And here are some shawl patterns from my shop: 

Spider Stitch Triangle for a Shawl, free pattern

For those of you who like making triangular shawls here is a fancy spider stitch.

However, I must warn you that it’s not a beginner level pattern! 

Even though the stitch itself involves only double crochets, single crochets, and chains, there are lots and lots of “skipping”, which makes the pattern complicated. In addition, there are repeating instructions within repeating instructions, which might be confusing if you’ve never worked with such patterns before. 

To make the sample shown in the picture, I used leftover cotton yarn from my stash. But I think it will look much better in acrylic or wool yarn.  

Of course, your shawl will need some edging. You might want to check out the simple edging I used for this spider-stitch shawl.  

Row 1: Ch 4, 2 dc in 4^th ch from hook.

Row 2: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 3: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 4: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, **ch 1, dc in next dc** 3 times, ch 1, skip next dc, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 5: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, **ch 1, dc in next dc** 5 times, ch 1, skip next dc, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 6: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, ch 7, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next {ch, dc, ch}, dc in next dc, **ch 1, dc in next dc** 3 times, ch 1, skip next {ch, dc, ch}, 3 dc in next dc, ch 7, skip next dc, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 7: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, ch 3, sc in 4^th ch of ch-7, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next {ch, dc, ch}, **dc in next dc, ch 1** 2 times, skip next {ch, dc, ch}, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in 4^th ch of ch-7, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 8: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, ch 4, sc in last ch of ch-3, sc in next sc, sc in next ch, ch 4, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next {ch, dc, ch, dc, ch}, 3 dc in next dc, ch 4, sc in last ch of ch-3, sc in next sc, sc in next ch, ch 4, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 9: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, ch 5, sc in last ch of ch-4, sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next ch, ch 5, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 5, sc in last ch of ch-4, sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next ch, ch 5, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 10: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, *ch 1, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 4, skip next ch-space and next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, ch 4, 3 dc in next dc* across,  end with ch 1, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 11: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, *ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next ch-space and next sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, 3 dc in next dc* across, end with ch 1, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 12: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, *ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, **ch 1, dc in next dc** 3 times, ch 1, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next dc* across, end with ch 1, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 13: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, **ch 1, dc in next dc** 5 times, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 space , *ch 1, skip next 2 dc, dc in next dc, **ch 1, dc in next dc** 5 times, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 space * across, end with ch 1, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 14: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, *ch 7, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next {ch, dc, ch}, dc in next dc, **ch 1, dc in next dc** 3 times, ch 1, skip next {ch, dc, ch}, 3 dc in next dc* across, end with ch 7, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 15: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, *ch 3, sc in 4^th ch of ch-7, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next {ch, dc, ch}, **dc in next dc, ch 1** 2 times, skip next {ch, dc, ch}, 3 dc in next dc* across, end with ch 3, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 16: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, *ch 4, sc in last ch of ch-3, sc in next sc, sc in next ch, ch 4, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next {ch, dc, ch, dc, ch}, 3 dc in next dc* across, end with ch 4, 3 dc in last dc.

Row 17: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same beginning space, *ch 5, sc in last ch of ch-4, sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next ch, ch 5, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 space* acrpss, end with ch 5, 3 dc in last dc.

Repeat Rows 10-17.

And here are some shawl patterns from my shop: 

Spider Stitch Shawl Free Pattern

First of all, I want to let you know that I recently turned on comment moderation for the posts older than two weeks as my blog has been bombarded by spammers. If you don’t see you comment appear right away, don’t worry, I will still see it.

Now to my recent crochet project and its pattern.

This Spider Stitch Shawl looks prettier in reality than in the pictures. I used Vanna’s Glamour yarn by Lion Brand, which has metallic polyester thread added. The shawl indeed looks glamorous. But the pictures don’t do it justice and show it rather as boringly grey. 

Now let me tell you how I made this shawl. There were four steps:

First, I crocheted the triangle using spider stitch.

Then, I made edging along two shorter sides of the triangle.

Next, I crocheted one round of single crochets around all three sides.

And finally, I added fringe (which was the most boring part).

As I was crocheting, I took detailed notes, so I could write the pattern. I didn’t have difficulty with the spider stitch, but I did have some trouble writing the pattern for the edging and especially the final round of single crochets.

As you can see from the pictures, the edging itself is not elaborate; it’s just four rows of simple mesh. And what’s too difficult about making a round or single crochets?

But I did have trouble writing down how to make the spacing between the stitches even, especially along the longest side of the triangle. I apologize if that part of the pattern is not very clear. 

But as I said, the edging is simple and perhaps you can make it without the pattern. Or, perhaps, you can come up with your own, fancier edging.

You are welcome to use my pattern to make shawls for personal use or for sale. But if someone asks you about the pattern, please refer them to my blog. Thank you!

Size: 62 inches wide, 35 inches long (not including fringe)

Materials:

Vanna’s Glamour by Lion Brand, Color 150 Platinum, 7 balls

US size E/4 (3.50mm) hook

Row1: Ch 4, 2 dc in fourth ch from hook. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2: 2 dc into first st of row, ch 4, 3 dc into last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: 2 dc into first st of row, ch 6, 3 dc into last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 4: 2 dc into first st of row, ch 8, 3 dc into last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 5: 2 dc into first st of row, ch 4, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch-4 space grabbing all three chains of previous rows, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc, ch 4, 3 dc into last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 6: 2 dc into first st of row, ch 6, skip next 4 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, 3 dc into next dc, ch 6, 3 dc into last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 7: 2 dc into first st of row, ch 8, 3 dc into ch-1 space, ch 8, 3 dc into last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 8: 2 dc into first st of row, *ch 4, skip 1 dc, 3 dc into next dc, ch 2, sc into ch-4 space grabbing all three chains or previous rows, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc* 2 times, ch 4, 3 dc into last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 9: 2 dc into first st of row, *ch 6, skip next 4 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, 3 dc into next dc* 2 times, ch 6, 3 dc into last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 10: 2 dc into first st of row, *ch 8, 3 dc into ch-1 space* 2 times, ch 8, 3 dc into last dc. Ch 3, turn. 

Repeat Rows 8 through 10 increasing executing instructions from * to * by one. 

For example, in the rows 11, 12, and 13 you will need to execute instructions from * to * three time. In the rows 14, 15, and 16, you will need to execute these instructions four times. And so on.

Continue crocheting your triangle until you have 90 rows in total.

Row 91: 2 dc into first st of row, *ch 4, sc into ch-4 space grabbing 2 chains of previous rows, ch 4, 3 dc into ch-1 space* 29 times, ch 4, sc into ch-4 space grabbing 2 chains of previous rows, ch 4, 3 dc in last dc.

Don’t make turning ch 3 in the last row.

Edging:

Continue crocheting along the shorter sides of the triangle.

Row 1: Ch 4, dc in same space, *ch 2, dc* in end of each row across; (dc, ch 5, dc) all in corner space; *ch 2, dc* in end of each row across. Make (ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) all in the end of last row. Ch 5, turn.

Row 2: Dc in next dc, *ch 2, dc in next dc* across; (ch 2, dc, ch 5, dc) all in third ch of corner ch-5; *ch 2, dc in next dc* across. Ch 4, turn.

Row 3: dc in same space, *ch 2, dc in next dc* across; (ch 2, dc, ch 5, dc) all in third ch of corner ch-5; *ch2, dc in next dc* across; (ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) all in the last stitch. Ch 5, turn.

Row 4 same as Row 2, but don’t make turning ch 4 at the end of the row.

Now we are going to make one round of single crochets at the perimeter of the entire triangle (this is the part I warned you about in the beginning of this post).

Ch 1, turn.

2 sc in next ch-2 space across; 4 sc into corner space, 2 sc in next ch-2 space across; 4 sc into next corner space. Continue crocheting along the longest side of the triangle: *2 dc in next space* three times (those were the spaces of the three rows of the edging).

Now continue crocheting into the last row of the spider stitch pattern. *Skip next dc, sc in next space, 3 sc in next ch-4 space, 3 sc in next ch-4 space* across. Skip next dc, sc in next space.

*2 dc in next space* four times (the spaces of four rows of the edging). Sl st to join. Fasten off.

Fringe:

If you have never made fringe before, I recommend you check out Youtube for some related videos first.

Cut yarn into strands 18 inches long.

Stretch your shawl on a surface the wrong side up. Take three strands of yarns at a time and make fringe in corner space and into every other ch-2 space of the edging.  Then tie the fringe into knots as shown in the picture below.

Trim the ends if needed.

More shawl patterns from my shop: 

Burgundy Pineapple Shawl

Here in California autumn will arrive no sooner than October, but I’m very much looking forward to it. I have this beautiful shawl to keep me warm and cozy on chilly autumn evenings.



My mom crocheted this shawl earlier this year. Since I already have two shawls that my mom made, I tried to sell this one on Etsy. I didn’t have much luck, and I’m actually glad. One day I realized that no other person will value and cherish all the work and love my mom had put into this shawl as much I do. So I removed the shawl from my Etsy listings.

I believe the pattern was from a Russian crochet magazine (usually that’s where my mom gets her patterns from), but I don’t know which one exactly.

And here are some shawl patterns from my shop: