Crochet Elegant Gradient Lace Shawl Free Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Gradient cake yarn in fine or light weight, approximately 1000 yards
• Crochet Hook: Size G/4.0mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

Gauge is not crucial for this project.

Finished Size

Approximately 42” wingspan x 24.5” tall

Instructions

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sp: space

Pattern

1. Begin by creating a magic ring.
2. Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, 3 dc in ring, turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each dc across, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space, dc in each dc across, turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in each st across, turn.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3, increasing the number of double crochets as you progress with each row, maintaining the pattern of increasing at the edges and in the center.
6. Continue until the shawl measures approximately 24.5” tall or desired length.
7. End with a sc row for a clean edge.
8. Border: Finish with a shell stitch border. Ch 1, sc in first st, *skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in next st* repeat from * to * along the entire edge.
9. Fasten off and weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
10. Block the shawl to shape if desired.

Finishing

Block your shawl to open up the lace pattern and adjust the shape. Secure any loose ends.