Whimsical Lacy Nightwing Shawl - Free Crochet Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Sport-weight yarn (approximately 800 yards)
• Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• st - stitch
• sk - skip
• sp - space
• sl st - slip stitch
• tr - treble crochet

Pattern Instructions:

Starting at the center and working outward, this shawl features a captivating lace pattern that resembles the fluttering wings of a night-time creature.

Foundation Row:

1. Ch 5, join with a sl st to form a ring.

Row 1:

1. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, *3 dc in ring, ch 2; repeat from * twice more, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3.
2. Total: 12 dc and 3 ch 2 spaces.

Row 2:

1. Sl st to first ch 2 sp, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, *3 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2; repeat from * twice more, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3.
2. Total: 24 dc and 6 ch 2 spaces.

Row 3:

1. Sl st to first ch 2 sp, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in same sp, ch 3, *3 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 3; repeat from * twice more, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3.
2. Total: 36 dc and 9 ch 3 spaces.

Row 4:

1. Repeat Row 3 until you reach a desired size, typically about 84 inches wide (210 cm). You can add more rows for a larger size.

Lace Edging:

1. In the last row, switch to a treble crochet stitch. 1 tr in each dc and in each ch sp, working 1 ch between each tr to create a light and airy effect.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle. Block your shawl to enhance the lace pattern and give it a nice drape.

Enjoy your new Whimsical Lacy Nightwing Shawl!