Have you been looking for an easy crochet shawl pattern? This simple shawl featuring the granny stitch maybe it! It works up fast, looks beautiful and will keep you cozy!
Scroll on down for the free shawl crochet pattern here on the blog or purchase a convenient PDF crochet pattern instead. Do you want more top/wrap ideas? You’ll need to try the Olivia Top, or the Isle Wave Wrap too!
I am so excited to see all the shawls that are going to be made! Happy Crocheting Friends
Make This Quick Crochet Shawl Today!
This shawl is easy to make, follows a simple stitch repeat and works up with minimal ends to weave in, so you have more time to make even more patterns!
Read on down to find this quick & easy crochet shawl pattern!
If You Love Easy Patterns You’ll Love This Simple Granny Shawl!
I designed this shawl because I love classic, but modern looking pieces like this crochet wrap I recently created. Also, simple and easy designs are kind of my thing! 😉 If you love simple crochet patterns then I am pretty sure you’re going to like this one.
The Basic Stitches of a Crochet Shawl
For the entire shawl, you’ll need to know two basic crochet stitches, which is an excellent thing for those of us who LOVE quick & easy patterns! (Yep like I said before that’s me!)
The two stitches you’ll need to have an understanding of are the double crochet and the chain stitch both of which are easy to learn!
The Stitch Chart for a Granny Shawl
I created a free stitch chart for this pattern for those that may want one as a companion to the written design. Plus, sometimes just seeing the stitches written out helps to get the design completed.
This one shows the first four rows of the pattern, and if you scroll down you will find the details on the remaining rows! I hope this crochet stitch chart is useful for you!
The Yarn That’s Perfect for a Crochet Granny Shawl
For this crochet shawl, I used Touch of Alpaca Yarn from Lion Brand. It is a 90% acrylic yarn & 10% Alpaca fiber hence the name touch of alpaca! This yarn is warm, incredibly soft, and the best part is that it is hypoallergenic!
Once you work this up, you will see just how amazing it is and how the fiber drapes beautifully! PS: Taupe is the first color listed and is what I used for this granny shawl!
PSST: If you’d like to make a lightweight shawl you can try the Summer Nights Shawl which is perfect for warmer weather and climates.
Click the yarn images below to check them out!
Ready to Get Started on This Simple Granny Shawl?
Keep on scrolling down to find the granny shawl details and free written crochet pattern or you can watch the Youtube tutorial on this granny shawl too if you’d like.
Be sure to let me know what you think after you make one in the Easy Crochet Facebook community group!
Happy Crocheting Friends!
PS: You can purchase and download the inexpensive PDF below for on the go crocheting!
The Free Granny Crochet Shawl Pattern
Description: Make a classic granny shawl today to keep you warm this fall and cozy all winter long!
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
Touch of Alpaca Yarn from Lion Brand Yarn in Taupe (550 yards) or any medium weight yarn.
Yarn needle
Scissors
Size J crochet hook 6 mm
Crochet Abbreviations
dc = double crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
ch = chain
sk = skip
Finished Size
68″ at widest point at the bottom of shawl and 32″ from top to bottom of the shawl. The shawl is one size fits most.
Gauge
Each dc 3 is approximately 1 inch
Notes
Ch 3’s count as an st
Written in Standard US terms
Granny Crochet Shawl Pattern
Row 1: Start with a ch 3, in the 3rd ch from the hook dc 2 times, ch 2, dc 3 times in the same stitch, turn. (6)
Row 2: ch 3, 2 dc in first st, sk 2 st’s and ch 1, dc 3 times in the ch 2 space from the row before, ch 2, dc 3 more times in the same ch 2 space, sk 2 sts, end with 3 dc’s in the last st, turn. (12)
Row 3: ch 3, dc 2 times in the first st, ch 1, dc 3 times in the next ch 1 space, ch 1, dc 3 times in the next ch 2 space, ch 2, dc 3 times in the same ch 2 space, ch 1, dc 3 times in the next ch 1 space, ch 1, sk 2 sts, dc 3 times into the last st, turn. (18)
Row 4: ch 3, dc 2 times in the first st, ch 1, dc 3 times in the next ch 1 space, ch 1, dc 3 times in the next ch 1 space, ch 1, dc 3 times in the next ch 2 space, ch 2, dc 3 times in the same ch 2 space, ch 1, dc 3 times int the next ch 1 space, ch 1, dc 3 times in the next ch 1 space, ch1 , sk 2 sts, end with 3 dc’s in last st, turn. (24)
Row 5 – 32: Repeat row 4. The stitch counts for each row will be as follows starting with Row 5 and ending with row 32.
Stitch Count for Rows 5- 32: 30,36,42,48,54,60,66,72,78,84,90,96,102,108,114,120,126,132,138,144,150,156, 162,168,174,180,186,192
After row 32 fasten off your yarn and weave in the loose ends throughout!
No Blocking Required!
This shawl shouldn’t require any blocking since the yarn has a beautiful drape to it but if you prefer to block then go ahead!
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its beautiful… gotta make this!!
Hi there – I have just started following your pattern – thank you! I seem to have more stitches for each row than your pattern suggests so row 2 I had 14 stitches, row 3 I had 22 stitches, row 4 I have 32 stitches – can you please help – what am I doing wrong?? Thanks
Hi Karen,
Make sure not to count the chains as stitches when you are working your rows. If you have a picture I’d be glad to look at it too. You can share in our Facebook group where everyone is great with answering questions and helping out. https://www.facebook.com/groups/RescuedPawDesigns
Hi Krista, thank you for free pattern
Hi Vera,
You are so welcome! Happy Crocheting!
Krista
If you do not count the chains, the final stitch count(by your chart) is 5 for row 1, 11 for row 2, 17 for row 3…etc. I also don’t understand why you wouldn’t count the chains.
Hi Erin,
Chain 3’s at the beginning of every row count as a stitch (see the notes section) so they totals would add up as written.
Krista
can it be made larger? at what point would you do that!
Hi Amy, You could. I’d continue past the last row following the same pattern increase. š
Thank you for the actual chart. I am a visual person and this really helps.
So easy to follow!! This was my first crochet pattern I ever followed, first time using the double crochet stitch, and first project that wasn’t a headband, beanie or scarf (lol). Thank you for making this!
Thank you Krista this patten is awesome. I am using it for Prayer Shawls on my third one they come out beautifully.
God Bless You
You are welcome, Lorraine! Have a great weekend!
Thanks, Maegan! I am so glad you liked it and congrats on your first followed pattern! Happy Crocheting!
Krista
You are welcome, Kimberly!
Just finished making one. Love the easy pattern. Will make more in different colorrs.
I am so glad you liked it, Karen! Happy Crocheting! š
I really love this shawl and cannot wait to make it. I am a advanced beginner but I am confused with -Row 5 addding a dc 3 times . I know you used Touch of Alpaca but what do you think about Caron cotton Cakes which is 60% cotton and 40 Acrylic. Will it flow like the Alpaca? I am in Florida so I want a light and airy yarn for the summer. thanks Jean
I am trying to make this but I am a little confused when you get to row 5. Am I suppose to do anything different than the video says? or just keep going along.
I am using a cotton yarn and it is not coming out as nice as your but I am also a Advanced Beginner.
Can you suggest another yarn that would drape like the Alpaca? I live in Florida so I was trying the cotton cakes since I wanted to use it for the springtime.
Hi Jean, You just keep on going. š Mandala Ombre has a nice drape as well as Truboo from Lion Brand. š
I do not think the caron cakes will drape the same unfortunately. 24/7 cotton has a nice drape but you could always experiment with the first few rows with a couple different yarns to see what you like best. š
As for row five it means that you will have an additional six stitches per row. You are repeating row 4 but with the increasing of stitches each time an additional six stitches will be added per row.
Hope this helps and happy crocheting!
Krista
This is such a great pattern. I just want to make sure Iām not doing something wrong. Iām going along following the pattern and it looks like one side is bigger than the other or has more stitches. Is it supposed to be like that or is it supposed to be symmetrical?
Hi Aggie, It is supposed to be symmetrical. If you have any more questions feel free to ask! š
Krista