Searching for your next crochet project? This free Diamond Shawl pattern is just what you need. With a beautiful lace-like diamond structure and fluid drape, it’s perfect for layering over any outfit—whether for cool evenings or as a statement piece.
Elegant yet easy, this pattern is great for makers at any level.
Contents
Materials
- Medium weight (category 4) yarn
- Approx. 10 oz (283 g) per ball; 515 yds (471 m)
- Color used: Mermaid
- You’ll need 3 balls or approximately 1150 yds / 1045 m
- Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
- Cardboard 7″ [18 cm] wide (for tassels)
Measurements
Finished size: approx. 20″ x 75″ [51 x 185.5 cm], excluding tassels
Gauge
- 11.5 single crochet and 14 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
- 3 pattern repeats and 3 rows = approx. 6″ [15 cm] square
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Pat = Pattern
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp = Space
Instructions
Notes:
- Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc.
- Fasten off at end of each strip.
- Each strip starts from foundation chain and is joined with slip stitch as you go in corresponding ch-1 spaces.
First Strip
Ch 300.
1st row (RS): (3 dc. Ch 1. 4 dc) in 4th ch from hook (counts as: 4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc) – counts as beginning shell.
*Skip next 3 ch. Sl st in next ch. Skip next 3 ch. (4 dc. Ch 1. 4 dc) in next ch – Shell made. Rep from * to last 8 ch.
Skip next 3 ch. Sl st in next ch. Skip next 3 ch. (4 dc. Ch 1. 8 dc. Ch 1. 4 dc) all in last ch – last “circle” made.
Do not turn. Work in remaining loops of foundation chain:
Skip next 3 ch. Sl st in next ch (the same ch where sl st was made).
Skip next 3 ch. Shell in next ch (the same ch where Shell was made).
Rep from ** to last 8 ch. Skip next 3 ch. Sl st in next ch. Skip next 3 ch. Shell in next ch (the same ch where Beg Shell was made).
Join with sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off. 38 “circles” or double Shells.
Second to Tenth Strips
Ch 300.
1st row (RS): (3 dc. Sl st to corresponding ch-1 sp of adjoining shell. 4 dc) in 4th ch from hook.
*Skip next 3 ch. Sl st in next ch. Skip next 3 ch. (4 dc. Sl st to corresponding ch-1 sp of adjoining shell. 4 dc) in next ch.
Rep from * to last 8 ch. Skip next 3 ch. Sl st in next ch. Skip next 3 ch.
(4 dc. Sl st to corresponding ch-1 sp of adjoining shell. 8 dc. Ch 1. 4 dc) all in last ch.
Do not turn. Work in remaining loops of foundation chain:
Skip next 3 ch. Sl st in next ch (same ch where sl st was made).
Skip next 3 ch. Shell in next ch (same ch where Shell was made).
Rep from ** to last 8 ch. Skip next 3 ch. Sl st in next ch.
Skip next 3 ch. (4 dc. Ch 1. 4 dc) in next ch (same ch where Beg Shell was made).
Join with sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off. 41 “circles” or double Shells.
Tassels (Make 10)
Wrap yarn around a 7″ [18 cm] piece of cardboard 15 times.
Tie securely at one end. Cut across other end.
Wrap yarn 6 times around tassel 1½” [4 cm] from tied end and fasten securely.
Attach tassels at each “circle” across short sides of Shawl.
Wrap Yourself in Colorful Comfort
This Diamond Shawl is the kind of lightweight, textured wrap that you’ll reach for again and again.
Whether you’re looking for something bold and colorful or a soft neutral piece, this pattern is versatile enough to suit any style. Crochet it, wear it, and fall in love with its charm.
