Crochet Breezy Lattice Shawl with Ribbed Edges Free Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn: 400-600 yards of worsted weight yarn (preferably cotton or a cotton blend).
• Hook: Size 10 mm (N/P).
• Scissors.
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge:

4 stitches and 4 rows = 4 inches in lattice stitch pattern. Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain gauge.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space

Instructions:

Foundation Chain:

Ch 80 (or any multiple of 6 + 4 for the border).

Row 1:

Dc in 4th ch from hook (this counts as your first dc), then dc in each ch across (total of 78 dc).

Row 2:

Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn. *Ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * across. End with a dc in the top of the turning chain.

Row 3:

Ch 3, turn. *(Ch 2, dc in ch-2 space from the previous row); repeat from * across. You should have a total of 39 spaces filled with dc.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3:

Continue repeating Rows 2 and 3 until you've reached your desired length, ending with a Row 3.

Ribbed Edge:

To add a ribbed edge, ch 1, then sc in every dc across for 3 rows. This will give your shawl a finished, cohesive look.

Bind Off:

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Finishing:

Lightly block your shawl to emphasize the lace pattern and ribbed edges. Enjoy your new breezy accessory!