Updated: 4 November 2026 by Sylwia (MyCrochetory)
This lacy crochet shawl pattern started with a small piece of a crochet doily I once saw. It stuck in my memory so firmly that one day I simply had to turn it into a shawl.
Meet Greta. It begins as one tiny point at the bottom and grows wider with every row, with leaf-shaped fans scattered across the lace.
When the triangle is done, a lacy edging goes all the way around the sides, the same way a border finishes off a doily.
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A doily that grew up into a shawl
I’m a total lace lover, so that doily kept coming back to me. I kept picturing its fans and tiny holes stretched across a whole shawl, resting on someone’s shoulders instead of under a vase.
So I grabbed a lace weight yarn and started with a single point. Greta kept everything I liked about that doily, open, airy and full of small details, only now you can wear it.
Lay it flat after blocking and you’ll see it right away. Deep down, Greta is still a doily.
How this lacy crochet shawl pattern grows
Here’s how this lacy crochet shawl pattern works. You start at the bottom point with a chain of 6 and one V-stitch, and from there every row grows at both ends.
Most rows are V-stitches and open mesh. Then, every few rows, a fan of dc2tog stitches opens up between them, and those fans are the leaves you see in the photos.
Once the triangle is big enough, keep your yarn attached. You just turn and add the edging across the top and down both angled sides.
Make this lacy crochet shawl pattern any size
Short on yarn or patience? Greta is easy to make smaller, because the written pattern goes up to Row 54, but you can stop after Row 24, 29, 39 or 44 and jump straight to the edging.
The only rule is to finish on a repeat of Row 9 or Row 14, so the edging fits. At full size the shawl is about 55 by 23 inches after blocking.
Is this lacy crochet shawl pattern for you?
It’s rated intermediate, and I’d call it a pattern for focused evenings. The stitches are simple, chains, double and treble crochet and dc2tog, but you need to watch where each V-stitch and fan lands.
You get two helpers along the way. There’s a full video tutorial, and every row now ends with a count of V-stitches and fans, so you can check your work before you turn.
New to triangles? My guide on how to crochet a shawl walks you through the basics first.
Yarn and blocking for a lace shawl
I made Greta in Malabrigo Silkpaca, a lace weight blend of alpaca and silk, and I still recommend it. It’s soft with a gentle silky shine, and one skein of about 420 yards is all you need.
Because it’s alpaca and silk, I wet block it. I soak the shawl, gently press the water out, then pin it out wide and leave it to dry.
Please don’t skip this step with lace. Straight off the hook Greta looks like a crumpled bundle of holes, and blocking is what opens up the fans and lets the edging lie flat.
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Greta lacy crochet shawl pattern
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Materials and tools
- Yarn: lace weight yarn, about 384 m (420 yd). Shown in Malabrigo Silkpaca (70% alpaca, 30% silk).
- Hook: 2.75 mm. Adjust the hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
- Notions: 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors
Level
Intermediate.
Size after blocking
One size, adjustable. About 140 × 58 cm (55″ × 23″).
Gauge after blocking
After Row 9, the triangle is about 10 cm (4″) high. Gauge isn’t important for this project, but a different gauge changes the yardage and the finished size.
Notes
- The pattern uses US crochet terms.
- The shawl is worked bottom-up in one piece, back and forth in rows. Row 1 is the bottom point, and every row grows at both ends.
- The edging is added at the end without breaking the yarn, a setup round all around, then 4 rows along the two angled edges.
- The ch5 or ch7 at the start of a row stands in for a tr. Later rows work into its 4th ch, or around the ch-5 sp.
- Place a marker on the last st worked, unless told otherwise. It sits on a stitch, not between stitches.
- Instructions in […] are worked as many times as indicated. The numbers in (…) at the end of each row count the V-sts and fans in the whole row, the ones at the edges too.
- For a smaller or bigger shawl, work fewer or more repeats of Rows 6–20. Always stop after a repeat of Row 9 or Row 14, so the edging fits.
- Different yarn weights can be used, but the size and yardage will change.
Abbreviations and special stitches (US terms)
- ch – chain
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- slst – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- yo – yarn over
- sk – skip
- sp – space
- beg – beginning
- prev – previous
- rep – repeat
- M – marker, PM – place marker, RM – remove marker
- dc2tog – [yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops] twice, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook.
- V-st (used in the counts only) – (dc, ch3, dc) in the same st or sp.
- Fan (used in the counts only) – (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in the same sp.
Greta lacy crochet shawl pattern video tutorial
Want a little help along the way? Follow the video tutorial below, and pause it as often as you need.
Pattern
Read all Notes before you start.
Row 1: ch6, (dc, ch3, dc, ch1, tr) in 6th ch from hook. Turn. (1 V-st)
Row 2: ch5, dc in first st, ch3, sk next ch-1sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, (dc, ch1, tr) in 5th ch of ch6 at beg of prev row. Turn. (no V-sts)
Row 3: ch7, sk first st, dc in next ch-1sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc around ch-5sp created at the beg of prev row, ch3, tr in 4th ch of ch5 at beg of prev row. Turn. (1 V-st)
Row 4: ch5, dc in first st, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-3sp, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, (dc, ch1, tr) in 4th ch of ch7 at beg of prev row. Turn. (2 V-sts, 1 fan)
Row 5: ch7, sk next ch-1sp, (dc, ch3, PM, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2sp, ch3, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, tr in 4th ch of ch5 at beg of prev row. Turn. (3 V-sts)
Row 6: ch5, (dc, ch3, PM, dc) in first st, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, [ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, sk next dc, (dc, ch3, dc, ch1, tr) in 4th ch of ch7 at beg of prev row. Turn. (4 V-sts)
Row 7: ch5, dc in first st, sk next ch-1sp, sk next dc, (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, PM, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-3sp, [sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-3sp] rep […] until M, RM, sk next dc, (dc, ch1, tr) in 4th ch of ch5 at beg of prev row. Turn. (3 V-sts, 2 fans)
Row 8: ch7, dc in ch-1sp, PM, ch3, sk next dc, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2sp, [ch3, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2sp] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, sk next dc, dc around ch-5 sp created at the beg of prev row, ch3, tr in 4th ch of ch5 at beg of prev row. Turn. (4 V-sts)
Row 9: ch5, dc in first st, PM, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, [ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, (dc, ch1, tr) in 4th ch of ch7 at beg of prev row. Turn. (5 V-sts)
Row 10: ch7, sk next ch-1sp, (dc, ch3, PM, dc) in next dc, [ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc] rep […] twice in total, [sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-3sp, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, tr in 4th ch of ch5 at beg of prev row. Turn. (6 V-sts, 1 fan)
Row 11: ch5, (dc, ch3, PM, dc) in first st, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, [ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp] rep […] twice in total, [ch3, sk next dc, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2sp, ch3, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, sk next dc, (dc, ch3, dc, ch1, tr) in 4th ch of ch7 at beg of prev row. Turn. (7 V-sts)
Row 12: ch5, dc in first st, ch3, sk next ch-1sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, PM, [ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, sk next dc, (dc, ch1, tr) in 4th ch of ch5 at beg of prev row. Turn. (6 V-sts)
Row 13: ch7, dc in next ch-1sp, PM, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, [ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-3sp, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc around ch-5 sp created at the beg of prev row, ch3, tr in 4th ch of ch5 at beg of prev row. Turn. (7 V-sts, 2 fans)
Row 14: ch5, dc in first st, PM, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, [ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2sp, ch3, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, (dc, ch1, tr) in 4th ch of ch7 at beg of prev row. Turn. (8 V-sts)
Row 15: ch7, sk next ch-1sp, (dc, ch3, PM, dc) in next dc, [ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, tr in 4th ch of ch5 at beg of prev row. Turn. (9 V-sts)
Row 16: ch5, (dc, ch3, PM, dc) in first st, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-3sp, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, [ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-3sp, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, sk next dc, (dc, ch3, dc, ch1, tr) in 4th ch of ch7 at beg of prev row. Turn. (10 V-sts, 3 fans)
Row 17: ch5, dc in first st, ch3, sk next ch-1sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, PM, [ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2sp, ch3, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, sk next dc, (dc, ch1, tr) in 4th ch of ch5 at beg of prev row. Turn. (9 V-sts)
Row 18: ch7, dc in next ch-1sp, PM, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, [ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc around ch-5 sp created at the beg of prev row, ch3, tr in 4th ch of ch5 at beg of prev row. Turn. (10 V-sts)
Row 19: ch5, dc in first st, PM, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-3sp, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, [ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-3sp, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, (dc, ch1, tr) in 4th ch of ch7 at beg of prev row. Turn. (11 V-sts, 4 fans)
Row 20: ch7, sk next ch-1sp, (dc, ch3, PM, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2sp, ch3, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, [ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch3, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2sp, ch3, sk next dc2tog, sk next ch-2sp, sk next dc2tog, sk next dc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch3, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc] rep […] until M, RM, ch3, tr in 4th ch of ch5 at beg of prev row. Turn. (12 V-sts)
Repeats
Rows 21–50: Repeat Rows 6–20 twice more. (Row 50: 30 V-sts)
Rows 51–54: Repeat Rows 6–9 once more. (Row 54: 32 V-sts)
For a smaller shawl, stop after Row 24, 29, 39 or 44 (each one is a repeat of Row 9 or Row 14). Don’t break the yarn and work the edging.
Edging
Turn your work after the last row. You will crochet around the main body of the shawl, across the top long edge and both angled edges. Along the angled edges, the row ends take turns, a tr, then a turning ch (the ch-4 sp in the setup round).
Edging Setup Round (start working across the top long edge): ch1, 2sc in first st, sc in next ch-1sp, sc in next dc, [3sc in next ch-3sp, sc in next dc] rep […] until the ch-5sp remains, 3sc in ch-5sp, PM, 4sc in the same ch-5sp, [4sc around tr, 4sc around ch-4sp] rep […] until last tr before bottom corner, (sc, ch1, sc) in ch-1 bottom corner, [4sc around ch-4sp, 4sc around tr] rep […] until first sc of this round, slst in first sc. Turn.
Edging Row 1: ch3, dc in first st, ch3, sk 4sts, (dc, ch3, dc) in next st, [ch3, sk next 4sts, dc in next st, ch3, sk next 4sts, (dc, ch3, dc) in next st] rep […] until 2sts remain before ch-1sp bottom corner, ch4, sk 2sts, dc in ch-1sp, ch4, sk next 2sts, (dc, ch3, PM, dc) in next st, ch3, sk next 4sts, dc in next st, [ch3, sk next 4sts, (dc, ch3, dc) in next st, ch3, sk next 4sts, dc in next st] rep […] until M, remove M. Turn.
Edging Row 2: ch6, dc in first st, ch1, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-3sp, [ch1, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, ch1, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-3sp] rep […] until next M, remove M, ch5, sk next dc, sk next ch-4sp, (dc, ch5, dc) in next dc, ch5, sk next ch-4sp, sk next dc, (dc, ch3, PM, dc) in next ch-3sp, ch1, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc, [ch1, sk next ch-3sp, sk next dc, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-3sp, ch1, sk next dc, sk next ch-3sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next dc] rep […] until last dc. Turn.
Edging Row 3: ch3, (dc, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-3sp, ch2, sk next dc, sk next ch-1sp, sk next dc, sc in next ch-3sp, [ch2, sk next dc, sk next ch-1sp, sk next dc, (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-3sp, ch2, sk next dc, sk next ch-1sp, sk next dc, sc in next ch-3sp] rep […] until next M, remove M, ch2, sk next dc, sk next ch-5sp, sk next dc, (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-5sp, ch2, sk next dc, sk next ch-5sp, sk next dc, sc in next ch-3sp, ch2, sk next dc, sk next ch-1sp, sk next dc, (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-3sp, [ch2, sk next dc, sk next ch-1sp, sk next dc, sc in next ch-3sp, ch2, sk next dc, sk next ch-1sp, sk next dc, (dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog) in next ch-3sp] rep […] until last ch-6sp. Turn.
Edging Row 4: slst in ch-2sp, ch1, sc in same ch-2sp, [ch4, sc in next ch-2sp] rep […] until last ch-2sp.
Fasten off yarn, weave in all ends and wet block to shape.
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- Eira Shawl, a crescent shawl with bands of little lace leaves.
- Aprilace Shawl, a lacy shawl that’s a good next step after the basic stitches.
- Forsythia Shawl, a prayer shawl to make for a friend or keep for yourself.
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Prefer a triangle with a different texture? These shawls share Greta’s shape, but not its lace.
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- Triangle Moss Stitch Shawl, bold stripes in easy moss stitch.
- Diana Shawl, a big triangle in herringbone stitch.
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Lacy crochet shawl pattern FAQ
What are V-stitches and fans in this lacy crochet shawl pattern?
A V-stitch is (dc, ch3, dc) in the same stitch or space. A fan is four dc2tog with ch2 between them, all in one space, and those are the little leaves.
Can I use fingering weight yarn for this lacy crochet shawl pattern?
Yes, with a bigger hook. Your shawl will come out bigger and you’ll need more yarn, so stop on an earlier repeat if you’d like the same size.
Why do I need two stitch markers?
Each row places a new marker near its start and removes the one from the row before. The marker shows where the [ ] repeat stops, so you always know when to work the end of the row.
How do I keep the bottom point of the lacy shawl sharp?
Pin the point out first when you wet block, then pin the long top edge straight. Once it’s dry, the point stays where you pinned it.
Keep scrolling for the FREE version of the Greta Shawl + helpful VIDEO TUTORIAL.
I find no link to the “helpful Video Tutorial”, where might that be located.
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Dear Sylwia
Thanks for the response – I thought perhaps you had invented a new stitch! Other than that, I thought I was going mad,
I did purchase he yarn recommended for the shawl e.g. malabrigo silkpaca but I am finding it very difficult to crochet with – I see in the video tutorial you use a different yarn which seems easier to crochet with.
Kind regards
Lynne
Hi Sylwia
Can you please tell me why the dc2tog written instruction states to repeat twice and why you pull through 4 loops when the tutorial only repeats once and you then pull through 3 loops not 4!
dc2tog (double crochet 2 together) – [yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops] rep […] twice, yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook.
Thanks for pointing out the mistake in the dc2tog (double crochet 2 together) instructions. You’re correct that it should be 3 loops on the hook, not 4. I’m sorry for the confusion. I’ll fix the instructions. If you have any more questions, just let me know.
Hi Sylwia, I am currently working this pattern, edging row 3 appears to have an error in the starting stitch sequence, as it is the only place sc2tog is mentioned and is not repeated at the other side. I presume this should be dc2tog as the patterns are usually symmetrical from the center point and there are no other sc’s in the pattern?
thanks! love the pattern, basic stitches, and a hidden simple 3 row repeat aside from the starting and ending stiches per row which extends – though paying attention to the row ends is important 😉 just what I needed when I began it, beautiful but fairly easy, and just enough to keep my attention. almost done!
Hi Sylwia,
I’ve just made your shawl and I’m very pleased with it.The yarn is also very beautiful and soft (I used Fuchsia colour).Thank you for a lovely pattern.
Can you please tell me if I need to do the blocking every time I wash the shawl?