Crochet Delicate Openwork Lace Shawl Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Lightweight cotton or bamboo yarn (approximately 400 yards)
• 4mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving ends

Gauge

10 double crochet stitches = 4 inches in width.

Abbreviations Used

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sk = skip
• sp = space

Instructions

Shawl Body

1. Ch 50 (or desired width).
2. Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in next ch; repeat from * across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in first ch 1 space, *ch 1, dc in next ch 1 space; repeat from * across. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first ch 1 space, *ch 1, sk 1 dc, dc in next ch 1 space; repeat from * across. Turn.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until desired length, ending with a Row 3.

Border

1. For the border, ch 1 and work 1 sc in each dc and ch 1 space along the edges. Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Block the shawl if desired to enhance the lace pattern.

Enjoy Your Shawl!