Easy Triangle Shawl Crochet Pattern

I hope you enjoy this easy triangle shawl crochet pattern that is perfect for beginners! It’s worked up using just double crochet stitches with a little added texture to the stitch by using front or back loops.

You can make this shawl in any size you like and it’ll definitely be a staple in your wardrobe once it’s ready.

This is one of those mindless crochet projects that, once you get the hang of the row repeat, you can crochet on and on. It’s also great for making as big or as small as you like because after you’ve reached the desired size, you can just stop right there.

There’s a little technique to it so if you’re a beginner looking to advance your skills, this is a great pattern. You’ll learn something new and be left with a beautiful piece you can toss on over any outfit!

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More about this easy textured crochet shawl

Simple and chic — that’s exactly how I’d describe this beginner-friendly crochet pattern. It’s a go-to project for when you’re not in the mood for anything complex but you want to still pick up your crochet hook and a ball of yarn.

Another great aspect about this shawl is that you can bust your stash with it and use up your scraps. If you have a ball, half-a-ball of some colors, you can put them in this shawl and make colorful tassels at the end. That’ll really pull everything together nicely!

You get to set the tone of your shawl — whether that’s funky or neutral, retro or chic. The choice is yours!

How do you crochet a triangle crochet wrap like this?

This shawl is worked in one piece from a two-row repeat. It forms into a triangle as you work with the sides extending further and further as you go.

You can change colors whenever you’d like and at the end, add tassels to the corners. Once you’re finished, you can style it as a scarf or wrap.

Yarn

To crochet this beginner-friendly crochet shawl pattern, I used two shades of Wander by Furls Crochet (100% acrylic, 120yds(109m)/100g, worsted weight), namely, Sandbar and Cocoa.

My shawl came together with 3 balls of Sandbar and 2 balls of Cocoa but you can use any worsted weight for your project. Some great options are:

• Simply Aran by Paintbox Yarns (100% acrylic, 184m/100g)
• Brava Worsted by WeCrochet (100% premium acrylic, 208yds/100g)
• Twill by WeCrochet (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 149yds/100g)

According to the size you are making, you’ll increase/decrease the number of balls you use. With the yarn and hook I used, the finished shawl measures 70cm by 130cm ( 27.5” by 51”) without tassels.

Materials

Along with your yarn, you will need the following:

• 5.5 mm (US I) crochet hook (or hook required to meet gauge)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker

Video Tutorial

You can watch a full video tutorial for the Willow Shawl here:

Pattern Options

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Glossary and Abbreviations

ch(s) – chain(s)

sp – space

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

rep – repeat

yoh – yarn over hook

blo – back loop only

flo – front loop only

Stitches

The beginner shawl uses the following crochet stitches:

sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)

dc – double crochet (UK tr – treble crochet)

Special Stitches

This shawl is made by starting from a small triangle and working your way out.

If you want to make more neckwear crochet projects, I’ve got a few suggestions for you (and you can search my blog for more patterns too):

• Richmond Shawl (another triangle option)
• Blossom Shawl (a feast of stitches!)
• Vintage Lace Shawl (would look fabulous in spring or summertime)

The special stitches used in this simple crochet triangle shawl are given below:

Front Loop Only: flo

Work the stitch into the front loop only of the stitch. Looking at the stitch from above this is the loop nearest you.

Back Loop Only: blo

Work the stitch into the back loop only of the stitch. Looking at the stitch from above this is the loop furthest from you.

Pattern Notes

The pattern is written in standard US crochet terms.

The shawl is made in rows and you will turn at the end of each row.

A stacked crochet stitch at the beginning of a row counts as a stitch. If you would prefer not to work stacked stitches then you can chain 3 that counts as a stitch instead.

Change color in whatever sequence you like on the shawl but always do it at the end of a row on the last ‘yarn over and pull through’ of the last stitch.

Customisation

The possibilities are endless with this pattern to really make it your own and completely unique. You can easily customise the entire shawl by continuing to work as many or as few repeats of Row 2 and Row 3 as you would like.

You can also customise by changing your yarn weight – just make sure to use a hook that gives you the drape of fabric that you are happy with.

You can change colour at any point, add stripes, use a single block colour, anything you like!

You can add tassels to each of the points as I have or leave them off if you prefer. If you have plenty of yarn left you can always add a fringe too if you like.

Gauge and Sizing

The gauge for the shawl is 12sts and 6 rows = 4” by 4” but gauge isn’t essential as long as you are happy with the drape of your fabric.

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