Gloria Easy as Pi Shawl | Free Crochet Pattern

The Gloria Easy as Pi Shawl is the kind of project that invites you to play, experiment, and truly make it your own. Built on a classic circular shawl formula, it’s a wonderfully flexible design that works beautifully in everything from bold stash-busting stripes to elegant gradient yarns.

Want a statement piece? Try self-striping yarns, ombré blends, or even yarns with sequins, ribbons, or novelty textures to create something truly one of a kind. Prefer a more classic look? Solid colors allow the stitches and shaping to shine. And if you love a finishing flourish, you can take it even further by browsing through my book Crochet Power 2: Edgings to add a spectacular lace border for extra drama.

The possibilities are truly endless—every yarn choice tells a new story with this shawl.

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Gloria Easy as Pi Crochet Shawl Pattern

This crochet pattern includes includes:

• Step-by-step written instructions for the full shawl

• Stitch diagram charts for both the main body and the edging

• Tips for customizing yarn weights, colors, and finishes

Whether you’re looking for a stash buster, a showcase for a special yarn, or a meditative “just one more round” kind of project, the Gloria Easy as Pi Shawl is ready to become whatever you dream it to be.

What you will need to make the Gloria Easy as Pi Crochet Shawl Pattern:

• 650 yds (594m) #3 dk weight yarn
• K/10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook
• scissors
• yarn needle

Shown in:

Hobbii Yarn’s Recycled Cotton; 100% recycled cotton, #3 dk weight yarn; 82 yds (75m) per 1.75oz (50g) ball; color 11 purple, 8 balls.

Gauge: 

10 sts = 4 in (10cm) in stitch pattern

Finished Size:

72 in wide x 32 in long.

Stitch Guide: 

Chain (ch), slip stitch (slst), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr), double treble crochet (dtr), single crochet (sc), and back loop only (blo).

Pattern notes: 

• 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!

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Watch the Easy As Pi Gloria Crochet Shawl Video Tutorial Here:

 

Tips for Customizing Yarn Weights, Colors, and Finishes

The Gloria Easy as Pi Shawl is a wonderfully flexible design, and small changes in yarn and finish can completely transform your project. Here are some ideas to make it uniquely yours:

Yarn Weights

• Use lace or fingering weight yarn for a light, airy shawl with elegant drape.

• Try worsted or aran weight yarn for a cozy, warm wrap with more body.

• Mix weights creatively for stripes or layered textures.

Colors

• Self-striping or gradient yarns create effortless waves of color.

• Solid shades highlight stitch definition and the circular shaping.

• Play with stripes, color-blocking, or alternating textures for a bold, modern look.

Finishes

• Keep it simple with a clean edge for everyday wear.

• Add flair with a lace edging (try ideas from Crochet Power 2: Edgings).

• Personalize further with tassels, beads, sequins, or fringe for a one-of-a-kind finish.

With so many possibilities, every Gloria Easy as Pi Shawl can tell its own story. ✨

Instructions:

Row 1: Ch11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and ea ch across, turn. — 10 scs

Note: All stitches are worked through back loop only.

Row 2: Ch1, 2sc-blo in each sc across, turn. — 20 scs

Row 3: Ch1, sc-blo in each sc across, turn. — 20 scs

Row 4: Ch5 (counts as first dtr, skip first st, dtr-blo in each st across, turn. — 20 dtr

Row 5: Ch1, 2 sc-blo in each sc across, turn. — 40 scs

Row 6: Ch1, sc-blo in each st across, turn. — 40 scs

Row 7: Rep row 4, turn. — 40 dtr

Row 8: Rep row 3, turn. — 40 scs

Row 9: Rep row 3, turn. — 40 scs

Row 10: Rep row 4, turn. — 40 scs

Row 11 – 13: Rep rows 2 – 4, turn. — 80 sts

Rows 14 – 19: Rep rows 8 – 10 two times, turn. — 80 sts

Row 20 – 22: Rep rows 2 – 4, turn. — 160 sts

Row 23 – 34: Rep rows 8 – 10 four times, turn. — 160 sts

Row 35: Ch1, 2sc-blo in ea of first 2 sts, *2sc-blo in next st, 1sc-blo in next st. Rep from * across, turn. — 241 sts

Edging:

Row 36: Ch3, dc in same st (counts as beg 2dc-cl), *ch5, skip 3 sts, 2dc-cl in next st. Rep from * across, turn

Row 37: Slst into first ch5 sp, ch1, sc in same sp, ch5, sc in next ch5 sp, *ch9, sc in next ch5 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x3. Rep from * across, except on last rep (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x1, turn.

Row 38: Slst into first ch5 sp, ch1, sc in same sp, 14dc in next ch9 sp, *(ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x2, 14dc in next ch9 sp. Rep from * across, sc in last ch5 sp, turn.

Row 39: Ch1, sc in first st, *skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch1)x5, dc, ch3, (dc in next dc, ch1)x5, dc in next dc, skip next dc, sc in next ch5 sp, ch5, sc in next ch5 sp. Rep from * across, except on last repeat omit last (ch5, sc). 

Fasten off.

Finishing:

Weave in loose ends. Hand wash, block to finished measurements and allow to dry.

About Kristin Omdahl
Kristin Omdahl is a bestselling author, designer, and creative entrepreneur known for her “sensory storytelling” — weaving food, craft, and nature into unforgettable fiction and non-fiction. Her debut novel, The Sea Glass Journal, is a love letter to Florida’s Gulf Coast, exploring themes of healing, connection, and creative legacy.

When she’s not writing, Kristin shares crochet and knitting designs, recipes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process with her global community on Patreon.