A Beautiful Serrate Leaf Shawl Crochet Pattern to Try

Updated: 22 September 2026 by Sylwia (MyCrochetory)

This leaf shawl crochet pattern started with two ideas I couldn’t stop thinking about, one borrowed, one all mine.

I’ve always loved leaf motifs, they’re one of my favorite things to design around. Then I saw a shawl once with a completely different stitch pattern down the center than along the sides, and that idea stuck with me too. Most shawls repeat the same texture edge to edge, so seeing two distinct designs working together in one piece felt worth trying myself.

I put those two ideas together: a leaf motif I already loved, and that split-design structure. The result is the Serrate Shawl, double crochet panels on each side, and a detailed leaf motif building down the center panel to a scalloped point.

Find a printable PDF version of the Serrate Shawl in my Ravelry Shop and Etsy Shop. The PDF includes an ad-free, 7-page pattern with row-by-row instructions to make the Serrate Shawl, plus a helpful stitch chart.

Choosing Yarn for the Serrate Shawl

I used Slavica Yarns Ragana for this one, a dark bottle-green colorway that felt right for a leaf-inspired design. It’s 100% merino wool, so it’s soft against the skin and has enough body to hold the lace panel’s shape once blocked.

You don’t need this exact yarn to make the shawl work. Any smooth yarn with good stitch definition will show off both the double crochet side panels and the leaf motif center clearly.

Just keep in mind that wool blocks more dramatically than acrylic, so if you’re using something synthetic, don’t expect quite the same dramatic before-and-after.

Solid Panels and Lace Leaves

Let me walk you through how the center panel of this leaf shawl crochet pattern actually comes together. You build layered V-shaped rows outward from the top, and they stack on top of each other until, honestly, they just start looking like leaves once you step back and take in the whole thing.

The panel narrows as you work down, ending in a point with a small scalloped edge. I kept the double crochet panels on each side completely plain on purpose, that contrast is exactly what makes the leaf motif in the middle pop.

Why Blocking Matters So Much for This Leaf Shawl Crochet Pattern

If there’s one step you shouldn’t skip with this pattern, it’s blocking.

Right off the hook, lace leaves almost never look like leaves. The chain spaces stay tight, the points stay curled in, and the whole motif reads as a cluster of stitches rather than anything leaf-shaped. Blocking is what changes that.

Soak the finished shawl in lukewarm water, squeeze out the excess without wringing, then pin it out into shape while damp. For the lace panel especially, stretch each point of the leaf motif out fully. That’s what opens the chain spaces and gives the leaves their actual shape, the difference before and after blocking on lace like this is dramatic.

Let it dry completely before unpinning, ideally a full day. Rushing this step is the most common reason a finished lace shawl looks flat instead of defined.

Shawl Size and Fit

Once it’s blocked, this shawl comes out to about 24 inches wide at the center and 75 inches long, so there’s plenty to work with, room to spare on both ends when you wrap it around your shoulders.

I love that crescent shape because it gives you options. Wear it loose over both shoulders one day, wrap it once around your neck like a scarf the next, it drapes beautifully either way. And since that pointed lace panel sits right at the center back, it’s honestly the first thing people notice when you put it on.

FAQ

Is the Serrate Shawl pattern suitable for beginners?
It’s better suited for intermediate crocheters who are ready for something a bit more involved. If you’re comfortable with double crochet and basic lace stitches, you’ll be fine.

Where can I find the pattern for the Serrate Shawl?
It’s available as an ad-free, printable PDF on both Ravelry and Etsy.

Can I use a different yarn weight?
Yes, but keep in mind the finished size will change along with your gauge. Sticking close to a DK or fingering weight will get you results closest to the original.

Do I need to block this shawl?
Yes, and it makes a real difference here. The lace leaf panel especially needs blocking to open up and show its shape clearly, straight off the hook it just looks like a cluster of stitches.

How much yarn do I need?
The pattern calls for 2 skeins of Slavica Yarns Ragana (100g/400m each). If you’re substituting yarn, aim for a similar total yardage.

SERRATE CROCHET PATTERN SHAWL

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Materials & Tools:

• Yarn Slavica Yarns Ragana 100g = 400 meters, 100% Merino Wool, 2 skeins. For the shawl sample I used Forbidden Grove colorway,
• Hook size 3.5mm (US E/4 – UK 9). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge,
• Tapestry needle (to weave and hide yarn ends),
• Scissors,
• 3 Stitch markers.

Level:

Advanced beginner.

Size after blocking

Wingspan – 190cm, Center depth – 61cm

Gauge after blocking:

18 dc and 11 rows per 10 cm (4”) square.

Gauge is not crucial for this project. However, changes might result in a different yardage requirements and the finished size.

Notes

• The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
• The shawl is worked top-down in rows, back and forth, in one piece.
• You can also use yarn in different weights, but just know that the width will be different depending on your gauge.
• You can make this shawl as big as you like by adding or substracting pattern repeats.
• The pattern includes the stitch chart.

In the ad-free, printable PDF, I’ve provided a stitch chart. If you’re a visual learner or if you just want to support my work you can purchase this crochet pattern here on ETSY or here on Ravelry.. Thank you and I hope you find it useful!

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