Larkspur Shawlette, Free Crochet Pattern + Full Video Tutorial

The Larkspur Shawlette is a pretty little accessory that is perfect for warmer weather when you just need a little something extra.  Using alternating rows of variegated and solid colors makes a fun piece that is interesting to work up.  A simple granny triangle construction with a pretty and simple scallop makes this piece fun for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike!

Larkspur Shawlette

By Jennifer Dickerson

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Abbreviations and Tutorial Links:

• Chain (ch)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

Materials:

• 4.0 mm G crochet hook
• 460 yards of sock yarn of your choice (yarn used in the piece pictured is Adriafil’s Calzasocks, 1 skein “Violet” and 1 skein “Multi-Purple”  Each skein is 230 yards for a total of 460 yards.  Feel free to use your favorite sock yarn, there are so many gorgeous choices out there!
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Sizing:  

• 41 inches across the top triangle edge
• 30 inches along each side triangle side

Shawlette Instructions:

Note:  To make the shawl as shown, work 4 rows of each color.

Ch 4, then in the ch furthest from the hook sl st to form ring.

Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as a dc, ch 1), the work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in center of ring, the work (ch 1, dc) in the ring.

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as a dc, ch 1), the work 2 dc in the ch 1 space from the previous row, then ch 1.  Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the ch 2 space (top corner peak) from the previous row, then ch 1.  Work 2 dc, ch 1 in the ch 1 space from the previous row, then a dc in the third ch of the turning chain.

Row 2: Ch 4, 2 dc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1,  (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, ch 1, 2 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, dc in last dc (which is the 3rd ch of the turning ch-4.)

Row 3:  Ch 4, 2 dc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1,  2 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, dc in last dc.

Row 4:  Ch 4, 2 dc in first ch-1 sp, (ch 1, 3 dc) in each of the next 2 ch-1 spaces, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, (ch 1, 3 dc) in each of the next 2 ch-1 spaces, ch 1,  2 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, dc in last dc.

Repeat row 4, adding a (3-dc in a ch- 1 sp) on each side for each row until triangle is desired size. Row 2: Ch 4, 2 dc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1,  (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, ch 1, 2 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, dc in last dc (which is the 3rd ch of the turning ch-4.) 

Row 3:  Ch 4 (counts as a dc, ch 1), then work 2 dc, ch 1 in the ch 1 space.  Work 3 dc, ch 1 in the chain 1 space.  Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the chain 2 space (top corner peak). Ch 1, then 3 dc in the ch 1 space, then ch 1, then 2 dc in the ch 1 space, then ch 1, then a dc in the last dc.

Row 4:  Ch 4 (counts as a dc, ch 1).  Work 2 dc in the ch 1 space, then work (3 dc, ch 1) in each of the the next ch 1 spaces, then ch 1.  Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the ch 2 space (top corner peak), then work (ch 1, 3 dc) in each of the next ch spaces, then ch 1.  Work 2 dc in the last ch space, ch 1, then a dc in the last dc.

Repeat row 4 until shawlette is as large as you’d like it to be, switching colors as often as you like (shawlette shown is worked in 4 rows of each color before switching).  Fasten off and proceed to edging instructions below.

Note:  As you repeat row 4, each side will have a (3 dc, ch 1) added to each row on both sides as the shawlette grows in width and height.

Edging Instructions:  

Tie new edging color on and ch 3.  Turn piece and work 3 dc, sl st in the first space.  *Work 4 dc, sl st in the next space.  Rpt from * to top peak/point (corner) of triangle.  When you reach the top peak, work 8 dc, sl st in the ch 2 space of the peak/point.  *Work 4 dc, sl st in the next space.  Repeat in each space from * to end of row and fasten off.

Finishing & Assembly:

Weave in any ends that remain.  Block if desired (shawl shown in photos has been wet blocked).  Click below for a full video tutorial on how to block your items:

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