SEA STARS SHAWL

FREE PATTERN WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL

My main design objects for the past few years have been bags. Many different kinds, from totes, to backpacks and clutches. But there are many fashion accessories still to make. And the Sea Stars Shawl is one of those garments that can be super fashionable and easy to wear for all seasons.

To try in different ways, for that versatility you’re looking for. Worked back and forth and constructed of one single triangular piece, which will be long enough to cover the shoulders and even wrap around the neck when you feel like it.

Main stitches included are single crochets and treble crochets, that are combined to create that geometric stitch pattern. With a final edge, made of single crochets and decorative picots, to give it that special touch. Basic stitches really, but classified as an intermediate skill project, just because it requires a bit more of a trained eye, to identify the right place to make every stitch.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Treble crochet: Double crochet, with an extra yarn over at the beginning, to create a taller stitch. Yarn over twice, insert hook in next st, yarn over and draw through the st, (yarn over and draw through two loops on the hook) twice, yarn over and draw through last two loops on the hook.

Picot (with 8 chains): Decorative, round looking stitch, made from 8 chains which are closed in the round with a sl st. Ch 8, sl st in 8th ch from the hook.

You’ll find the stitch pattern very interesting. Video tutorial and chart come super handy to understand its sequence. After a few rows, it will become that kind of project where you can just sit back and relax, while listening to some music. Written instructions and some photos are also included below, for you to have still shots of the process.

If you want the formatted, ad free, 5 page PDF document (with written instructions, chart and images) of the Sea Stars Shawl, this is available in my pattern stores (Ravelry, Etsy, Lovecrochet) for USD $2.50.

Cotton worsted weight yarn was my choice, and in light colors, which I think showcase the stitch work best. This type of thread makes a nice weave and gives a nice drape too, for a modern look. And you basically need your yarn and hook, no other finishing accessories or techniques. Only light blocking (if you wish) by the end, to make the picots of the edge more defined.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

• 4.5 mm (G7) crochet hook
• Three 100 gr/ 3.5 oz (170 m/ 186 yd) skeins of worsted weight Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn (100% cotton) in SKY 107
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

FINISHED SIZE:  59.1” x 25.6”/ 150 cm x 65 cm 

GAUGE (double crochets): 15 sts x 7 rows= 4”/ 10 cm

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate: This design includes crochet basic and intermediate stitches, intermediate shaping and simple finishing techniques.

STITCH GUIDE

• R: row
• St(s): stitch(es)
• Sl st: slip stitch
• Sc: single crochet
• Tr: treble crochet
• Ch: chain
• Sp: space
• Sk: skip
• Rep: repeat
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side

 NOTES 

• When crocheting back and forth, with sc, ch 1 to begin every R, this ch does not count as a st.
• When crocheting back and forth, with tr, ch 4 to begin every R, this 4 ch replace the first tr.

SEA STARS SHAWL
Crocheted back and forth, starting from shawl’s longest side (support chart with symbols below). Make a magic/slip ring.
R1: Ch 5, (tr 3, ch 2, tr 3, ch 1, tr 1) inside the ring, turn. Close magic/slip ring.

R2: Ch 5, 2 tr in ch-1 sp, tr 3, (tr 2, ch 2, tr 2) in center ch-2 sp, tr 3, (tr 2, ch 1, tr 1) in ch-1 sp, turn.

R3: Ch 5, 2 tr in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 3 sts, [(tr 1, ch 2) twice, tr 1] in next st, ch 1, sk 3 sts, (tr 2, ch 2, tr 2) in center ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk 3 sts, [(tr 1, ch 2) twice, tr 1] in next st, ch 1, sk 3 sts, (tr 2, ch 1, tr 1) in ch-1 sp, turn= 1 motif (of 3 tr with 2 ch-2 intermediate sp) on each side of the triangle.

R4: Ch 5, 2 tr in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 2 sts, [(tr 1, ch 2) twice, tr 1] in next ch-1 sp, sk next st and next ch-2 sp, sc 1 in next st, sk next ch-2 sp and next st, [(tr 1, ch 2) twice, tr 1] in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 2 sts*, (tr 2, ch 2, tr 2) in center ch-2 sp, rep from * to **, (tr 2, ch 1, tr 1) in ch-1 sp, turn= 2 motifs (of 3 tr with 2 ch-2 intermediate sp) and 1 sc, on each side of the triangle.

R5: Ch 5, 2 tr in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 2 sts, [(tr 1, ch 2) twice, tr 1] in next ch-1 sp, sk next st and next ch-2 sp, sc 1 in next st, sk next ch-2 sp and next st, [(tr 1, ch 2) twice, tr 1] in next sc, sk next st and next ch-2 sp, sc 1 in next st, sk next ch-2 sp and next st, [(tr 1, ch 2) twice, tr 1] in ch-1 sp, sk 2 sts*, (tr 2, ch 2, tr 2) in center ch-2 sp, rep from * to **, (tr 2, ch 1, tr 1) in ch-1 sp, turn= 3 motifs (of 3 tr with 2 ch-2 intermediate sp) and 2 sc, on each side of the triangle.

R6: Ch 5, 2 tr in ch-1 sp, ^ch 1, sk 2 sts, [(tr 1, ch 2) twice, tr 1] in next ch-1 sp, sk next st and next ch-2 sp, sc 1 in next st, sk next ch-2 sp and next st, *[(tr 1, ch 2) twice, tr 1] in next sc, sk next st and next ch-2 sp, sc 1 in next st, sk next ch-2 sp and next st, rep from * until before ch-1 sp, [(tr 1, ch 2) twice, tr 1] in ch-1 sp, sk 2 sts ^^, (tr 2, ch 2, tr 2) in center ch-2 sp, rep from ^ to ^^, (tr 2, ch 1, tr 1) in ch-1 sp, turn= 4 motifs (of 3 tr with 2 ch-2 intermediate sp) and 3 sc, on each side of the triangle.

R7-26: Rep R6 continuously, increasing 1 motif and 1 sc on each side of the triangle, in each R. By the end of R26, there will be 24 motifs (of 3 tr with 2 ch-2 intermediate sp) and 23 sc, on each side of the triangle.

R27 (shawl edging): Ch 1, (sc 1, 1 picot, sc 1) in ch-1 sp, ^sc 2, sc 1 in next ch-1 sp, *sk next st, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, sc 1, 1 picot, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, sk next st, sc 1, rep from * until 1 motif before ch-1 sp, sk next st, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, sc 1, 1 picot, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, sk next st, sc 1 in ch-1 sp, sc 2^^, (sc 1, 1 picot, sc 1) in center ch-2 sp, rep from ^ to ^^, (sc 1, 1 picot, sc 1) in ch-1 sp= 25 picots on each side of the triangle and 1 center picot.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

FINISHING
Block R27 softly, by placing the steam iron just above the work, on the WS, without touching the yarn, to line up the picots over the edge.

And you’ve finished your beautiful Sea Stars Shawl!

See how it looks in other shades, depending on your taste, as I mentioned in the beginning of my post, colors on the lighter end will make the stitch pattern shine. And don’t forget to let me know if you’re in the making of your own. Share with the hashtag #seastarsshawl or tag me on my Instagram profile @chabepatterns and tell me if you have any questions 🙂

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