How to crochet a shawl in a triangle shape

Dear Crafters,

I thought I should tell you that I’ve finally managed to overcome the lethargy after the stroke. In fact, even my sister, Ana-Maria, is feeling much better. We were both struck with apathy and with this sense of futility. But for the past few months I’ve started crocheting again and my sister started to learn how to crochet. I feel this overwhelming joy that I can hold the crochet hook without feeling frustrated that I can’t crochet double crochet stitches like I used to. I’m still limited to a few techniques and stitches, because of my blindness, but it’s better than nothing. Ever since I started crocheting I’ve been making shawl after shawl. Seven, to be more precise. Some of them I offered to friends as gifts and the rest I intend to sell. But, even if I want to sell the complete project, that doesn’t mean that you do not have the right to know “the secret” behind the project. So, we decided to teach you how to crochet a shawl in a triangle shape, like the one in the image below.

You can also watch the video tutorials below on how to crochet a shawl in a triangle shape:

Part 1:

Part 2:

Let’s get started!

Abbreviations:

() – work instructions within parentheses as many times as instructed
[] – work instructions within parentheses as many times as instructed
beg-ch – beginning chain
ch – chain
chX-sp – chain X space, where ”X” is the given number of chains, such as ”ch1-sp” or ”ch3-sp”
dc – double crochet stitch
sl st – slip stitch

Level: beginner
Tips: Read our next article on tips and recommendations about how to crochet a shawl in a triangle shape.

Work a loose ch of 4. Join first ch with last ch with a sl st to form a ring (Tip: work around the ring and the loose end to avoid sewing).

Row 1: work 4ch (counts as 1dc and ch1-sp here and throughout); 3dc inside the ring; 3ch to form the tip of the triangle; 3dc inside the ring; 1ch; 1dc inside the ring; 4ch to turn; turn.

Row 2: work 3dc in first ch1-sp which separates the last set of 3dc and the last 1dc from previous row; 1ch; (3dc,3ch,3dc) in next ch3-sp; 1ch; (3dc,1ch,1dc) in beg-ch4 from previous row; 4ch to turn; turn.

Row 3: work 3dc in first ch1-sp which separates the last set of 3dc and the last 1dc from previous row; 1ch; 3dc in next ch1-sp; 1ch; (3dc,3ch,3dc) in next ch3-sp; 1ch; 3dc in next ch1-sp; 1ch; (3dc,1ch,1dc) in beg-ch4 from previous row; 4ch to turn; turn.

Row 4: work 3dc in first ch1-sp which separates the last set of 3dc and the last 1dc from previous row; 1ch; [3dc in next ch1-sp, 1ch] X2; (3dc,3ch,3dc) in next ch3-sp; 1ch; [3dc in next ch1-sp, 1ch] X2; (3dc,1ch,1dc) in beg-ch4 from previous row; 4ch to turn; turn.

Row 5: work 3dc in first ch1-sp which separates the last set of 3dc and the last 1dc from previous row; 1ch; [3dc in next ch1-sp, 1ch] X3; (3dc,3ch,3dc) in next ch3-sp; 1ch; [3dc in next ch1-sp, 1ch] X3; (3dc,1ch,1dc) in beg-ch4 from previous row; 4ch to turn; turn.

Rows 6 & more: repeat row 5 following the same steps as shown previously.

That’s it. Seriously. We are not going to write instructions for the next rows because it would be redundant and hard to follow. All you need to do is follow the instructions given for rows 1-5. The only difference is that each side of the row will have an additional set of 3dc. This is how the shawl increases: on the sides and not on the tip, as you might think.

Don’t forget to read the article about tips and recommendations about how to crochet shawls in a triangle shape. We will also post an article to show you how to attach the tassels to a shawl. And lastly, feel free to post photos of your finished projects on our Facebook page.

Happy crocheting,
The Coolorfuls.

 

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