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Tidal Whisper Shawl | Free Crochet Pattern
Nov
Like a gentle tide brushing the shore, the Tidal Whisper Shawl captures the rhythm and serenity of the sea through its delicate lace motifs and airy drape. Built from soft cotton squares and triangles that resemble rippling petals, each motif joins seamlessly to form a flowing triangular silhouette.
Whether you’re drawn to the meditative joy of motif work or the beauty of coastal-inspired design, this project offers both relaxation and refinement. The stitch patterns are simple yet lyrical — easy to memorize, soothing to repeat, and stunning to wear.
Part of the Sea Glass Collection, this design reflects the balance between movement and stillness — like whispers of the ocean breeze at dusk.
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What you will need:
- 1225 yds (1120m) #2 sport weight yarn
- E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Shown in:
Hobbii Yarn’s Friends Cotton 8/4; 100% cotton, #2 sport weight yarn; 175 yds (160m) per 1.75oz (50g) balls; color Faint Purple (66), 7 balls.
Gauge:
Each motif is 8.5 in (21.6cm) square.
Finished Size:
60 in (152.4cm) wide x 30 in (76.2cm) long.
Stitch Guide:
Chain (ch), double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc), trebel crochet (tr) and treble crochet 5 together (tr5tog).
Pattern notes:
- This pattern uses US terminology.
- Weave in loose ends as work progresses
- Turn work at the end of each row.
- Do not turn work at the end of each round.
- Have fun! Remember the point of being creative is to enjoy it!
Instructions:
Triangle Motif (make 5):
Ch5, slst to 5th ch from hook to form ring.
Row 1: Ch5 (counts as dc, ch2), dc in ring, (ch2, dc in ring)x4, turn. — 5 ch2 sps
Row 2: Slst into first ch2 sp, ch3 (counts as dc), 4dc in same sp, 5dc in ea ch2 sp across, turn. — 15 dcs
Row 3: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 4 sts,*ch1, 1dc in ea of next 5 sts. Rep from * across, turn. — 15 dcs, 4 ch1 sps
Row 4: Ch8 (counts as dc, ch5), tr5tog over next 5 sts, *ch5, dc in next ch1 sp, ch5, tr5tog over next 5 sts. Rep from * across, ch5, dc in last st, turn. — 5 tr5tog, 6 dcs, 10 ch5 sps
Row 5: Slst into first ch5 sp, ch1, sc in same sp, *ch5, sc in next ch5 sp. Rep from * across, turn. — 9 ch5 sps
Row 6: Slst into first ch5 sp, ch3 (counts as dc), (2dc, ch3, 3dc) in same sp, *(ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x3, ch5, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch5 sp. Rep from * once more, turn. — 3 ch3 sps, 12 ch5 sps
Row 7: Slst across and into first ch3 sp, ch3 (counts as dc), (2dc, ch3, 3dc) in same sp, *(ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x4, ch5, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch5 sp. Rep from * once more, turn. — 3 ch3 sps, 15 ch5 sps
Row 8: Slst across and into first ch3 sp, ch3 (counts as dc), (2dc, ch3, 3dc) in same sp, *(ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x5, ch5, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch5 sp. Rep from * once more, turn. — 3 ch3 sps, 18 ch5 sps
Fasten off.
Square Motif (make 10):
Ch5, slst to 5th ch from hook to form ring.
Round 1: Ch5 (counts as dc, ch2), (dc in ring, ch2)x7, slst to 3rd ch of beg ch5 to join. — 8 ch2 sps
Round 2: Slst into first ch2 sp, ch3 (counts as dc), 4dc in same sp, *5dc in next ch2 sp. Rep from * around, slst to top of ch3 at beg of round to join. — 40 dcs
Round 3: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 4 sts, *ch1, 1dc in ea of next 5 sts. Rep from * around, slst to top of ch3 at beg of round to join. — 40 dcs, 8 ch1 sps
Round 4: Ch8 (counts as dc, ch5), (tr5tog over next 5 dcs, ch5, dc in next ch1 sp, ch5)x8, except on last repeat replace last ch5 with (ch2, dc) to 3rd ch of beg ch8 to join. — 8 tr5tog, 8 dcs, 16 ch5 sps
Round 5: Ch1, sc in same sp, *ch5, sc in next ch5 sp. Rep from * around, except replace last ch5 sp with (ch2, dc) in top of sc at beg of round to join. — 16 ch5 sps
Round 6: Ch1, sc in same sp, *ch5, sc in next ch5 sp, ch5, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch5 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x2. Rep from * around, ch5, sc in next ch5 sp, ch2, dc in top of sc at beg of round to join. — 4 ch3 corners, 16 ch5 sps
Round 7: Ch1, sc in same sp, *(ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x2, ch5, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch5 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x2. Rep from * around, ch5, sc in next ch5 sp, ch2, dc in top of sc at beg of round to join. — 4 ch3 corners, 20 ch5 sps
Round 8: Ch1, sc in same sp, *ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x3, ch5, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch5 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x2. Rep from * around, ch5, sc in next ch5 sp, ch2, dc in top of sc at beg of round to join. — 4 ch3 corners, 24 ch5 sps
Fasten off.
Joining Motifs Instructions:
Ch3 join: Ch1, slst to adjacent motif, ch1.
Ch5 join: Ch2, slst to adjacent motif, ch2.
On any round 8, from corner to corner on any side you want to join to an adjacent motif, replace any ch3 space with a ch3 join. Replace any ch5 sp with a ch5 join.
Join all motif edges from corner to corner.
Watch the tutorial videos to see this awesome joining technique in action!
Video Part 1:
Video Part 2:
Video Part 3:
Edging:
Round 1: Join with slst in any side corner (upper width edge), ch3 (counts as dc), 4dc in same sp, 5dc in ea ch5 sp across lower V edge, 7dc in lowest ch5 sp, 9dc in opposite width corner, 2dc in ea row-end st across top of shawl, 4dc in ea same ch5 sp as beg of round, slst to top of ch3 at beg of round to join.
Row 2: Working across lower V edge only, *ch31, slst to next st. Rep from * across. Fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in loose ends. Hand-wash and block to finished measurements; allow to dry completely.
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