Updated: 23 September 2026 by Sylwia (MyCrochetory)

I saw a knitting designer do something I wanted to try myself. So I made this trapezoid shawl crochet pattern instead.

Years ago, I was still fairly new to designing. I loved playing with shapes, not just triangles or squares, but unusual ones too. I kept seeing knitters build shawls in these strange, non-triangle forms, and I remember thinking, I can figure that out with a hook.

So I gave it a try. First, I worked a triangle at the top. Then I added two more edges, one on each side, worked separately. The shape grew wider at the bottom than at the top, no longer a triangle, but a trapezoid instead.

I kept the stitches simple for this one, just chains, single crochet, and double crochet. Nothing complicated. But that unusual shape is what makes it feel special, way more interesting than a basic triangle shawl.

This trapezoid shawl crochet pattern was one of my very first designs, and it still makes me happy today. It’s proof that one small thought, “I bet I can do that too,” can turn into something real.

The full free pattern is right below, so scroll down whenever you’re ready. Want an ad-free, printable PDF with the stitch charts instead? You can grab that on Etsy or Ravelry, totally optional though.

Introducing This Trapezoid Shawl Crochet Pattern

Want to try something a little different from your usual triangle shawl? This one might be perfect for you.

Meet the Spring Solstice Wrap. It’s one of my earliest designs, and I still think it’s a great pick if you want a shawl that looks unique without being hard to make.

You don’t need any special skills for this project. If you can work a triangle shawl, you already have almost everything you need.

The part you’re starting with today, the triangle, only uses basic stitches. Later in the pattern, you’ll pick up a couple of decrease techniques, dc2tog and BLdc2tog, to shape those two side edges into place. Neither one is complicated, and you won’t need them until you get there.

That’s really what makes this trapezoid shawl crochet pattern fun. You start with something familiar, and then, step by step, it turns into something you haven’t made before.

Keeping the Stitches Simple

Here’s some good news. You don’t need any fancy techniques for this one.

Just three basic stitches make up this whole design: chains, single crochet, and double crochet. That’s it. If you already know these, you’re ready to start today.

But don’t let the simple stitches fool you. Put together the right way, they create two different textures in one piece, similar to what you’ll find across my collection of creative crochet stitches. Soft, open mesh lace sections sit right next to bold eyelet stripes, so your eyes move across the fabric instead of staying flat and boring.

That contrast is what makes the finished shawl look more detailed than it actually is to make. Simple stitches, smart placement, a design that looks way harder than it really is.

Why This Pattern Comes in Three Parts

Ever start a huge project and just want a break halfway through? That’s exactly why I split this trapezoid shawl crochet pattern into three posts instead of one long one.

Part 1 is what you’re working on right now, the starting triangle. Once you finish that, Part 2 picks up from there and starts shaping one side edge. Then Part 3 finishes the second side edge, turning your triangle into a full trapezoid.

Splitting it up this way gives you a natural stopping point after each section. You finish Part 1, set it down, and come back whenever you’re ready for the next part. No pressure to power through the whole trapezoid shawl crochet pattern in one sitting.

A Trapezoid Shawl Crochet Pattern for Every Skill Level

Worried this shape might be too tricky for you? Don’t be.

This trapezoid shawl crochet pattern stays simple the whole way through. If you’ve made a basic triangle shawl before, you already know most of what you need. New stitches aren’t the challenge here, patience with the shape change is.

That makes this a great next project if you’ve finished a few triangle shawls and want to try something a little different, without jumping into something way harder. You get a new shape to work toward, but nothing that’ll leave you stuck or frustrated.

Other Trapezoid Crochet Shawl Patterns You Might Love

1. Havra Wrap
2. Monochrome Bias Wrap
3. Kalinda Wrap

If you want to share your wips and finished Spring Solstice Wrap on social media, please, use hashtag #mycrochetory. I love to see your finished project!

SPRING SOLSTICE WRAP FREE PATTERN

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Materials & Tools:

1. Yarn DROPS Alpaca 50g = 167m, 100% alpaca, 6 skeins, color A 5 skein light pearl grey (9020) and color B 1 skein dark pink (3770).
2. Hook size 3.5 mm. Adjust  hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
3. Tapestry needle (to weave and hide yarn ends).
4. Scissors.
5. Stitch marker.

Level:

Advanced beginner/Intermediate

Gauge after blocking:

21 sts and 11 rows = 10 cmx 10 cm using double crochet stitch.

Gauge is not crucial for this project. However, changes might result in a different yardage requirement.

Size after blocking:

Length: approx. 222cm on long side and 138cm on short side.

Width: approx. 43cm

The picture below illustrates construction of this wrap:

Notes:

• The pattern uses US – Terminology
• The shawl starts from a triangle (A) worked from the centre top down.
• Remaining halves (B and C) of the shawl are worked one side at a time.

Stitches & Abbreviations (US terms):

ch – chain stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

sl st – slip stitch

sc – single crochet

BLdc – back loop double crochet

dc – double crochet

dc2tog – double crochet 2 stitches together –  [yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over, draw up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops] twice, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook.

BLdc2tog – back loop double crochet 2 stitches together – the same as dc2tog but working in the back loop of indicated stitches.

sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together

Instructions in square brackets […] are worked as many times as indicated.

Spring Solstice Wrap – crochet chart for Rows 1-33

PATTERN

Start with 5ch, sl st in the first st to close the round.

With color A

Row 1: ch 3 (counts as a dc here and throughout), 5 dc in the ring, ch, 6 dc in the ring. Turn.  (12 dc, 1ch)

Row 2: ch3 (counts as a BLdc here and throughout), 2BLdc in first st, BLdc until ch-1 space remain, (2BLdc, ch, 2BLdc) in ch-1 space, BLdc until the last stitch remain, 3BLdc in last stitch. Turn. (20BLdc, 1ch)

Row 3 –Row 6:  Repeat Row 2

Row 3 (28BLdc, 1ch), Row 4 (36BLdc, 1ch), Row 5 (44BLdc, 1ch), Row 6 (52BLdc, 1ch)

With color B

Row 7: ch3, 2dc in first st, dc until the ch-1 space remain, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in ch-1 space, dc until the last stitch remain, 3dc in last stitch. Turn. (60dc, 1ch)

Row 8: ch3, (ch1, dc) in first st, [ch1, skip 1st, dc in next st] – repeat until 1st remain before ch-1 space, ch1, skip 1st, (dc, ch3, dc)  in ch-1 space, [ch1, skip 1st, dc in next st] – repeat until 2st(s) remain, ch1, skip 1 st, (dc, ch1, dc) in last st. Turn. (34dc, 35ch)

Row 9: ch3, 2dc in first st, dc in every st(s) and ch-1 spaces until ch-3 space remain, (3dc, ch, 3dc) in ch-3 space, dc in every st(s) and ch-1 spaces until the last st remain, 3dc in last stitch. Turn. (76dc, 1ch)

With color A

Row 10: ch3, 2dc in first st, dc until the ch-1 space remain, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in ch-1 space, dc until the last stitch remain, 3dc in last stitch. Turn. (84dc, 1ch)

Row 11 –Row 15: Repeat Row 2

Row 11 (92BLdc, 1ch),  Row 12 (100BLdc, 1ch), Row 13 (108BLdc, 1ch), Row 14 (116BLdc, 1ch), Row 15 (124BLdc, 1ch)

Row 16: Repeat Row 7 (132dc, 1ch)

Row 17: Repeat Row 8 (70dc, 71ch)

Row 18: Repat Row 9 (148dc, 1ch)

Row19: Repeat Row 10 (156dc, 1ch)

Row 20 –Row 24: Repeat Row 2

Row 20 (164BLdc, 1ch),  Row 21 (172BLdc, 1ch), Row 22 (180BLdc, 1ch), Row 23 (188BLdc, 1ch), Row 24 (196BLdc, 1ch).

Tip: Place marker in ch5* – this is the center of the shawl

Row 25: ch8 (counts as 1dc and 5ch here and throughout), sc in 3rd st, [ch5, skip 3 st(s), sc in next st] – repeat until 3 st(s) remain before ch-1 space, ch5, skip 3 st(s), (sc, ch5*, sc) in ch-1 space , [ch 5, skip 3 st(s), sc in next st] – repeat until 2 st(s) remain, ch5, skip 1 st, dc in last st. Turn. (51ch-5 spaces, 50sc, 2dc)

Row 26: ch8, sc in first ch-5 space, [ch5, sc in next ch-5 space] – repeat across row until ch5* remain, ch5, (sc, ch5*, sc) in ch-5* space, [ch5, sc in next ch-5 space] – repeat across row the last sc in ch-8 space from the previous row, ch5, dc in 3rd chain of 8th at beginning of previous row. Turn. (53ch-5 spaces, 52sc, 2dc)

Row 27 – Row 31: Repeat Row 26

Row 27 (55ch-5 spaces, 54sc, 2dc), Row 28 (57ch-5 spaces, 56sc, 2dc), Row 29 (59ch-5 spaces, 58sc, 2dc), Row 30 (61ch-5 spaces, 60sc, 2dc), Row 31 (63ch-5 spaces, 62sc, 2dc),

Row 32: ch3, dc in first st, ch1, 3dc in first ch-5 space, [ch1, 3dc in next ch-5 space] – repeat across row until ch5* remain, ch1, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in ch-5* space, [ch1, 3dc in next ch-5 space] – repeat across row, ch1, 2dc in 3rd chain from the ch-8 space. Turn. The last 2dc should be in ch-8 space from the previous row. (196dc, 67ch)

Row 33: ch3, 2dc in first st, dc across row in every st(s) and ch-1 spaces until ch-3 space remain, 5dc in ch-3 space,  dc across row in every st(s) and ch-1 spaces until last st remain, 3dc in last st. Turn. (269dc)

This completes the triangle part (A) of the wrap but don’t fasten off yarn. Next week, we will be working the first half (B) of the wrap starting here with the same yarn.

UPDATE! Instructions for Part 2 is available HERE and for Part 3 HERE.

FAQ

Is this pattern good for beginners?
Honestly, it’s built more for intermediate crocheters, so you should feel comfortable with basic stitches and reading a pattern already. But if you’re a beginner who likes a challenge, browse a few tutorials first, then go for it. Just give yourself extra time and patience.

Can I make the shawl bigger or smaller?
Yes, easily. Just add or skip a few pattern repeats, and the size changes. You don’t need to touch anything else in the construction.

Is there a video for this pattern?
Not right now, no. Instead, you get detailed written steps and crochet charts, so you can follow along without guessing.

Do I need to finish Part 1 before I start Part 2?
Yep. Part 2 picks up right where Part 1 leaves off, so finish your triangle first. Take a break in between if you want, that’s actually why I split the pattern into parts.

Can I use a different yarn weight?
Sure, go for it. Just know it’ll change your outcome a bit. Thicker yarn makes a bigger, warmer shawl. Lighter yarn gives you something more delicate and airy instead. Either way, adjust your hook size to match your yarn, so your tension stays even.