About 23 hours (Standard) or 31 (Long), a project of several weeks · Standard about 20 x 70 in or Long about 24 x 80 in · 140 or 160 rows, 9 bands · worsted yarn, 4 colors · US K-10.5 hook · fringe
The rectangle wrap in Burgundy, Champagne, Sage and Gold, laid flat with the fringe at both short ends. The picture shows a shorter, wider shape than the 20 x 70 in Standard size; yours follows the size you choose. Preview picture, not a photo of crochet.
This crochet shawl is a rectangle wrap in half double crochet, with fringe on both short ends. It has 9 stripes in Burgundy, Gold, Champagne and Sage, so it looks right with a holiday dress, a New Year's Eve outfit or a Valentine's dinner.
It comes in two sizes, Standard (about 20 x 70 in) and Long (about 24 x 80 in), with yarn by color for each one. A free PDF in Letter and A4 comes with the pattern. This is a project of several weeks, not a last-minute gift: about 23 or 31 hours.
At a Glance: A Rectangle Wrap in Burgundy, Gold, Champagne and Sage
Time
About 23 hours (Standard) or 31 (Long), estimated, not timed
Finished size
about 20 x 70 in (Standard) or about 24 x 80 in (Long) (approximate); 82 in (Standard) or 92 in (Long) long with the fringe
Yarn
Worsted weight (#4), 4 colors: about 1,000 yd (Standard) or 1,360 yd (Long) in all, fringe included
Hook
US K-10.5 (6.5 mm)
Gauge
Suggested only, not swatched: 11 sts and 8 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in half double crochet with worsted (#4) yarn and a US K-10.5 (6.5 mm) hook. Measure your swatch and adjust.
Stitches
Chain and half double crochet only; one rectangle, no seams, no border; fringe tied on both short ends
Length
140 rows at 2 rows per in = 70 in; at 9 rows in 4 in about 62 in.
How this pattern was checked
Every row of the swatch and of both sizes was replayed and counted by software: 315 of 315 rows
Two independent readings of the rows agree
Bands and fringe are worked out by calculation, not by the simulator
Not crocheted yet: sizes, yarn and hours are estimates. Make the swatch first.
Draped over the back of a chair, with the fringe hanging at one end. Preview picture, not a photo of crochet.
Rectangle Crochet Shawl Measurements: Standard or Long
Standard is about 20 x 70 in (51 x 178 cm): foundation chain 57, 55 hdc per row and 140 rows. With the fringe it is about 82 in long. Long is about 24 x 80 in (61 x 203 cm): foundation chain 68, 66 hdc per row and 160 rows. With the fringe it is about 92 in long. The 20 x 70 and 24 x 80 sizes are the crochet only. The fringe adds 6 in at each short end. Rows are counted at 2 rows per inch, so 140 rows make 70 in and 160 rows make 80 in.
Standard: about 20 x 70 in
Yarn
Worsted weight (#4), 4 colors
Hook
US K-10.5 (6.5 mm)
Yarn needed
About 1,000 yd in all, fringe included (estimated, with a 15 % margin)
Finished size
about 20 x 70 in (51 x 178 cm), 82 in long with the fringe. If your swatch has 9 rows in 4 in: about 62 in long.
Counts
Foundation ch 57; 55 hdc per row; 140 rows (7,700 hdc); 38 fringes. About 23 hours in all, estimated.
Long: about 24 x 80 in
Yarn
Worsted weight (#4), 4 colors
Hook
US K-10.5 (6.5 mm)
Yarn needed
About 1,360 yd in all, fringe included (estimated, with a 15 % margin)
Finished size
about 24 x 80 in (61 x 203 cm), 92 in long with the fringe. If your swatch has 9 rows in 4 in: about 71 in long.
Counts
Foundation ch 68; 66 hdc per row; 160 rows (10,560 hdc); 44 fringes. About 31 hours in all, estimated.
Size table
Measure
Standard
Long
Width
20 in (51 cm)
24 in (61 cm)
Length, no fringe
70 in (178 cm)
80 in (203 cm)
Length with fringe
82 in (208 cm)
92 in (234 cm)
Stitches per row
55
66
Foundation ch
57
68
Rows
140
160
Fringes per end
19
22
Burgundy (yd)
350
480
Champagne (yd)
320
450
Sage (yd)
270
360
Gold (yd)
60
70
Yarn, all colors (yd)
1,000
1,360
Time, est. (h)
23
31
Finished measurements and stitch counts for every size, in inches. Approximate, from our suggested gauge: check them against your swatch. Scroll sideways on a phone.
Folded, the shawl shows the wide Sage band and the Burgundy ends. Preview picture, not a photo of crochet.
tch = turning chain (ch 2 here: never counted, never worked into)
Yarn, Hook and Yardage by Color
Burgundy: 350 yd (Standard) / 480 yd (Long)
Champagne: 320 yd (Standard) / 450 yd (Long)
Sage: 270 yd (Standard) / 360 yd (Long)
Gold: 60 yd (Standard) / 70 yd (Long)
All yardage is estimated, with a 15 % margin. The body and the fringe are each rounded up to the next 10 yd. Standard, about 1,000 yd in all: Burgundy 330 yd + 20 yd fringe = 350 yd, Champagne 300 yd + 20 yd fringe = 320 yd, Sage 270 yd, Gold 60 yd. Long, about 1,360 yd in all: Burgundy 460 yd + 20 yd = 480 yd, Champagne 430 yd + 20 yd = 450 yd, Sage 360 yd, Gold 70 yd. Check the label for yards, not grams. Gold is only a thin line, so you need very little of it. You will weave in 18 ends.
Use one brand and one dye-lot family per color if you can.
Yarn needle, scissors.
18 ends to weave in.
The four colors, with a hook and scissors. Preview picture, not a photo of crochet.
The numbers assume 11 sts and 8 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in hdc with worsted (#4) yarn and a US K-10.5 (6.5 mm) hook. Nobody has swatched this yet. Chain 16, work 14 hdc and 12 rows, block it the way you will wash the shawl, then measure the middle 11 sts and 8 rows. On a long wrap, a small gap adds up. If your swatch has 9 rows in 4 in instead of 8, the Standard shawl is about 62 in long and the Long about 71 in. Change your hook size or your row count, and do not guess. Row 1: skip the first 2 ch, then hdc in the back bump of each of the other 14 ch. Next rows: ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (14 sts, about 5 in wide).
Crochet Shawl Pattern: Changing Color and Working the Rows
Foundation: chain 57 (Standard) or 68 (Long) in Burgundy. Row 1: skip the first 2 ch, then hdc in the back bump of each ch across. Row 2 and all other rows: ch 2 (it does not count as a st), turn, hdc in each st across. Never work into the turning chain. Your first hdc goes in the very first hdc and your last hdc in the last hdc of the row before. To change color, work the last hdc of the last row of a band until 3 loops are on the hook. Drop the old color, leave a 6 in tail, and pull the new color through all 3 loops. Cut the old yarn at every change and weave in the tails on the wrong side. Recount 55 or 66 sts at each new band. The rows are written out below.
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Shawl rows
Work the rows in order. The color of each band is in the stripe plan above.
FoundationCh 57 (Standard) or 68 (Long).Stitch count: 57 ch (Standard) or 68 ch (Long)
Row 1 (WS)Skip the first 2 ch from the hook (they are the turning ch and do not count as a st). Work a hdc in the back bump of the next ch and of each ch across.Stitch count: 55 hdc (Standard) or 66 hdc (Long)
Row 2 (RS)Ch 2 (does not count as a st), turn. Hdc in each st across. The last hdc of every row goes in the first hdc of the row before, next to the turning ch, never in it.Stitch count: 55 hdc (Standard) or 66 hdc (Long)
Rows 3 to 140 (Standard) or 160 (Long)Repeat Row 2, changing color at the end of the last row of each band (see the stripe plan). The last row is on the right side.Stitch count: 140 rows in all (Standard) or 160 rows in all (Long)
Where the 9 Color Bands Go
Nine bands, the same in both sizes, and the same colors on each end. Standard: Burgundy rows 1-24, Gold 25-26, Champagne 27-48, Gold 49-50, Sage 51-90, Gold 91-92, Champagne 93-114, Gold 115-116, Burgundy 117-140. Long: Burgundy rows 1-28, Gold 29-30, Champagne 31-56, Gold 57-58, Sage 59-102, Gold 103-104, Champagne 105-130, Gold 131-132, Burgundy 133-160. Sage is the wide band in the middle. Gold frames Champagne and Sage with two thin rows each time.
Tie the fringe after you weave in the ends. Cut 2 strands per fringe, each 13 in long: 6 in hanging, 6 in doubled and 1 in for the knot. Fold them in half together. Work on both short ends, the foundation edge and the last row, with one fringe in every 3rd st. Standard: sts 1, 4, 7 … 55, so 19 per end and 38 in all. Long: sts 2, 5, 8 … 65, so 22 per end and 44 in all. Alternate Burgundy and Champagne, starting with Burgundy at each end. Pull the fold through the st with the hook, pass the 4 tails through the loop, tighten and trim. The fringe uses 20 yd of Burgundy and 20 yd of Champagne in both sizes.
Where the fringe goes: every 3rd stitch. Tap to enlarge: Open it full size
How Long Does a Crochet Shawl Take? 23 or 31 Hours
Plan on about 23 hours for Standard and about 31 hours for Long, at 6 hdc a minute. That counts the swatch, weaving in the ends and tying the fringe. Standard is about 7,700 hdc and Long about 10,560 hdc. If you crochet 4 hdc a minute, count about 34 or 46 hours. This is a project of several weeks. If the party is soon, do not start it now. Pick it for the New Year or Valentine's Day, or for next season.
Free Printable PDF and How to Use the Pattern
The PDF has the swatch, both sizes, the bands, the fringe plan and the yarn by color, in Letter and A4. You may sell what you crochet. Please don't copy or repost this pattern; link to it instead. Stitch counts were checked row by row by a stitch simulator: every row of the swatch and of both sizes was counted. The colors and the fringe are worked out by calculation, not by the simulator.
Count the hdc at the end of every row: 55 for Standard, 66 for Long.
Put a stitch marker in the first st of Row 1 to find the edge, and write down each band's last row.
Weave in the ends of each band as you go, so you are not left with 18 ends at the end.
Common mistakes
Working into the turning chain: the rows grow wider and the edge gets wavy.
Counting the turning chain as a st: the row ends up 1 hdc short.
Tying the fringe before you weave in the ends.
Make it your own
Other colors: any 4 colors work with the same rows. Keep the thin accent color between the bands.
No fringe: stop after the last row. The shawl is then about 70 in (Standard) or 80 in (Long) long.
Care
Follow the washing and drying instructions on the label of your yarn.
Crochet Shawl FAQ
How long does it take to crochet a shawl?
This shawl is about 23 hours (Standard) or 31 hours (Long) at 6 hdc a minute, with the swatch, weaving in the ends and the fringe. At 4 hdc a minute it is about 34 or 46 hours. These are estimates and nobody has crocheted it yet.
How much yarn do I need for a crochet shawl?
About 1,000 yd (Standard) or 1,360 yd (Long) of worsted (#4) yarn in four colors, with a 15 % margin. Standard: Burgundy 350 yd, Champagne 320 yd, Sage 270 yd, Gold 60 yd. Long: Burgundy 480 yd, Champagne 450 yd, Sage 360 yd, Gold 70 yd. These are estimates for hdc with a 6.5 mm hook, so make the swatch and check.
How long should a crochet shawl be?
This rectangle wrap is about 70 in (Standard) or 80 in (Long) without fringe, and about 82 or 92 in with fringe. Width is about 20 or 24 in. If your swatch has 9 rows in 4 in, the lengths are about 62 and 71 in.
Can I use DK instead of worsted?
This pattern is calculated for worsted (#4), a US K-10.5 (6.5 mm) hook and 11 sts and 8 rows = 4 in. We did not calculate DK. If you change the yarn, redo the swatch and the stitch count, and the yardage will change too.
Can I make the shawl without fringe?
Yes. Stop after the last row, fasten off and weave in the ends. The shawl is then about 70 in (Standard) or 80 in (Long) long. The fringe yarn, 20 yd of Burgundy and 20 yd of Champagne, is not needed. We have not calculated a border, so we give no rows for one.
How do I add fringe to a crochet shawl?
Cut 2 strands of 13 in, fold them in half and pull the fold through a st with a hook. Pass the 4 tails through the loop and tighten. Do it in every 3rd st at both short ends: 19 per end for Standard, 22 for Long.
Is a shawl the same as a wrap?
Here, yes. This is a rectangle you wear around your shoulders. Call it a shawl or a wrap. It is wider than a scarf, about 20 or 24 in.
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