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Seafarer’s Song Shawlette | Free Crochet Pattern
Nov
A smaller wrap that sings of docks, sails, and whispered promises. The Seafarer’s Song Shawlette is perfect for evenings by the water. Worked side to side, in a bulky weight yarn, this is a great last-minute, quick gift idea, too.
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What you will need:
- 660 yds (603m) #5 bulky weight yarn
- J/10 (6mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Shown in:
Lion Brand Jiffy Bundle Yarn; #5 bulky weight 100% acrylic yarn; 681 yds (623m) per 14.5 oz (410g); color Plum, 1 ball.
Gauge:
11 dc = 4 in (2.5cm) in double crochet, after blocking.
Finished Size:
66 in (167.6cm) wide x 20 in (50.8cm) tall.
Stitch Guide:
Chain (ch), double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), treble crochet (tr), double crochet 2 together (dc2tog), and 3 treble crochet cluster (3tr-cl).
Pattern notes:
- This pattern uses US terminology.
- Weave in loose ends as work progresses
- Turn work at the end of each row.
- Have fun! Remember the point of being creative is to enjoy it!
Shawl:
Increase Section:
Row 1: Ch4, 2dc in 4th ch from hook, turn. — 3 dcs
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in same st, 1dc in ea of next 2 sts, turn. — 4 dcs
Row 3: Ch4 (counts as dc, ch1), dc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st, turn. — 3 dcs, 2 ch1 sps
Row 4: Ch3 (counts as dc), (1dc in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next dc)x2, 1dc in same st, turn. — 6 dcs
Row 5: Ch4 (counts as dc, ch1), dc in next st, (ch1, skip 1 st, dc in next st)x2, turn. — 4 dcs, 3 ch1 sps
Row 6: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ext ch1 sp, 1dc in next dc)x3, 1dc in same st, turn. — 8 dcs
Row 7: Ch4 (counts as dc, ch1), dc in next st, (ch1, skip 1 st, dc in next st)x3, turn. — 5 dcs, 4 ch1 sps
Row 8: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ext ch1 sp, 1dc in next dc)x4, 1dc in same st, turn. — 10 dcs
Row 9: Ch4 (counts as dc, ch1), dc in next st, (ch1, skip 1 st, dc in next st)x4, turn. — 6 dcs, 5 ch1 sps
Rows 10 – 35: Rep rows 8 – 9 () times.
Even Section:
Row 1: Ch3 (counts as dc), *1dc in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next dc. Rep from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch4 (counts as dc, ch1), skip next dc, 1dc in next dc, *ch1, skip 1 dc, 1dc in next dc. Rep from * across, turn.
Rows 3 – 8: Rep rows 1 – 2 () times.
Decrease Section:
Row 1: Ch3 (counts as dc), *1dc in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next dc. Rep from * across to last 2 sts: dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn.
Row 2: Ch3, dc in next st (counts as beg dc2tog), *ch1, skip 1 dc, 1dc in next dc. Rep from * across, turn.
Rows 3 – 34: Rep rows 1 – 2 () times.
Row 35: Ch3, dc2tog over next ch1 sp and next dc (counts as beg dc3tog).
Do not fasten off.
Edging:
Row 1: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in same row-end st, 2dc in ea row-end st across, turn.
Row 2: Ch3, skip 1dc, dc in next dc, ch2, dc2tog working first leg in st just used, skip 2 sts, 2nd leg in next st, *ch4, 2tr-cl in 4th ch from hook, skip 2 sts, 3tr-cl in next st, ch4, 2tr-cl in 4th ch from hook, skip 2 sts**, dc2tog working first leg in next st, skip 2 sts, 2nd leg in next st, (ch2, dc2tog working first leg in st just used, skip 2 sts, 2nd leg in next st)x2. Rep from * across, on last repeat, work only to **, dc2tog dc2tog working first leg in st just used, skip 2 sts, 2nd leg in next st, ch2, dc2tog working first leg in st just used, skip 1 st, 2nd leg in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch3 (counts as dc), *3tr-cl in first cl st, ch5, (3tr-cl, ch7, 3tr-cl) in next cl st, ch5, 3tr-cl in next cl st. Rep from * across, dc in top of ch3, turn.
Row 4: Ch7 (counts as tr, ch3), sc in next ch5 sp, 13tr in next ch7 sp, *sc in next ch5 sp, ch5, sc in next ch5 sp, 13tr in next ch7 sp. Rep from * across, sc in next ch5 sp, ch3, tr in top of ch3, turn.
Row 5: Ch1, sc in first tr, *(ch2, skip 1 tr, tr in next tr)x6, ch2, skip 1 tr, sc in next ch5 sp. Rep from * across, except on last repeat, place last sc in 4th ch of ch7, turn.
Row 6: Ch1, sc in first sc, *(sc, hdc, 2dc, hdc, sc) in next ch2 sp)x6, skip next 2 ch2 sps. Rep from * across, except on last repeat, replace skipping the last 2 ch2 sps with (sc, hdc, 2dc, hdc, sc) in last ch2 sp, sc in last sc. Fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in loose ends. Hand wash, block to finished measurements and allow to dry.
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