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Deliciously delicate and oh so beautiful the Foxtrot Shawl is the perfect mohair crochet scarf pattern to add to your wardrobe this year. Drape around as a wrap or cosy round as a scarf, it is sure to bring a dose of luxury to any outfit.
I have worn mine as a shawl for a wedding outfit as a guest and have even had it requested to be made in ivory as a crochet bridal shawl – I was so honoured! I truly love crochet accessories like this, ones that are versatile enough to be casual or formal and comfortable enough for you to wear anywhere.
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How to get the crochet pattern
You can carry on reading to find the free pattern here in this blogpost or purchase an ad-free, printable PDF version of the Foxtrot lacy shawl crochet pattern in my stores to download and print. You can also get a copy of it in the 2nd issue of Studio Crochet – an exclusive digital crochet magazine that we are so proud the present!
About the Mohair Crochet Scarf Pattern
This stunning shawl pattern (or scarf if you prefer) is designed to be light as a feather and perfect to wear all year round. With delicate lace crochet detail yet a simple four row pattern repeat, it’s a joy to make and creates a really statement crochet accessory to treasure.
Perfect for any season and just the thing for a wedding shawl too. Style it with jeans and tank top, a floaty summer dress, cocktail dress or full on ball gown. It will make every outfit feel just that bit more luxurious.
Using just beginner crochet stitches it’s a pattern that anyone can achieve and enjoy even though it looks complicated. The only tricky bit is learning how to work with the fine mohair yarn – more on that later 🙂
Gauge for the pattern
19 sts and 11 rows of main set pattern to measure 10X10cm (4X4 in).
Finished size
The finished shawl measures 58cm by 156cm (23 x 61 in) so lovely and generous to wrap around as you’d like to.
Yarn for the Scarf
To make the lace mohair scarf I used Scheepjes Mohair Rhythm.
Lace Weight, 70% mohair, 30% microfibre, 200m/25g
5 balls of Foxtrot- I used approximately 875m of yarn to make the wrap.
What Alternative Yarn Could You Use?
If you need some other great mohair blend yarns to use here are 3 other great yarns that would work up lovely in this scarf pattern.
- Aloft by WeCrochet 72% Super Kid Mohair, 28% Silk 260yds/25g
- Rowan Kidsilk Haze 70% Mohair, 30% Silk, 210m/25g
- Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk 70% Mohair, 30% Silk, 200m/25g
Tips for working with Mohair lace yarn
I know that lots of people want to run a mile at the thought of using such fine lace weight yarn for a project but I promise it’s worth the effort and not as bad as you might think once you get going! My top tips for using Mohair or lace weight yarn would be –
- Make sure you have a comfortable hook to use (I love an ergonomic handle but use whatever is best for you).
- Don’t try and grip your yarn too tightly with your non-dominant hand. This will really make you hand ache as the yarn is so thin so really focus on keeping both hands relaxed.
- Check your gauge before going too far. The nature of this lace yarn means that it will need blocking quite firmly to get to the shape it needs to be – make sure you check sooner rather than later as the ‘fluffiness’ of the yarn means that it does not like being undone (frogged)!
Other Materials You Will Need
Along with your yarn, you will need the following:
| 4.5mm (US G+) crochet hook – my favourites are Dots Crochet Hooks or Caspian Regular crochet hook |
| Tapestry needle |
| Scissors |
Crochet Abbreviations and Glossary
ch(s) – chain(s)
ss – slip stitch
beg – beginning
sk – skip
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
RS – right side
rep – repeat
Crochet Stitches used in the Pattern
The pattern uses the following crochet stitches.
| Standard UK Crochet Term | Standard US Crochet Term |
| dc – double crochet | sc – single crochet |
| tr – treble crochet | dc – double crochet |
How to get the Crochet Pattern
This crochet blanket pattern is a free crochet pattern on the blog for everyone to enjoy, just scroll down to find it.
There are a few ways you can access and enjoy this crochet pattern and help support HanJan Crochet.
- You can find and use the crochet pattern here on the blog that is supplemented with ads.
- You can purchase, print and keep the 6 page ad-free pattern PDF in any of my stores below.
Purchase and Print
Get the ad-free, printable PDF with bonus stitch chart in my pattern stores:
Notes
A ch1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch. A ch3 at the beginning of a row counts as a stitch.
The wrap is worked in rows.
Turn at the end of each row.
Pattern
In standard UK Crochet Terms
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Rows 7-170: Rep the set pattern (Rows 3-6). Row 171: Rep Row 3.
Row 172: ch1, dc in each st and ch across.
Fasten off and weave in all ends to finish. Block to measurements.
Pattern
In standard US Crochet Terms
Rows 3-6 create the set pattern.
Rows 7-170: Rep the set pattern (Rows 3-6). Row 171: Rep Row 3.
Row 172: ch1, sc in each st and ch across.
Fasten off and weave in all ends to finish. Block to measurements.
Other Lace Crochet Patterns
I really hope you’ve enjoyed making this mohair crochet shawl – it’s amazing how simple crochet lace can be! If you’d like to expand your lace stitch and pattern knowledge, then you might enjoy these patterns too (they don’t use Mohair but fingering, 4ply or double knit weight yarn instead).
The Vintage Lace Shawl- It’s perfect for late spring days and summer evenings.
Delicate Crochet Lace Motif- Update and refresh your home with just a little bit of yarn, hook and this delicate lace crochet square motif pattern.
Cynthia Lace Crochet Dress and Top – I wore this crochet dress to my brothers wedding and it was so admired!
And here is a peek at the other beautiful lace crochet projects in Studio Crochet Issue 2, aren’t they fabulous?!
Other crochet scarf and shawl patterns
If you are a lover of delicate crochet scarves and shawls like me then I have more patterns you might enjoy!
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