Updated: 23 October 2026 by Sylwia (MyCrochetory)
This asymmetrical crochet shawl is pure moss stitch calm. Making Willow felt like meditation to me, row after row of single crochet and chain 1, while one gradient cake slowly changed color on my hook.
Willow starts with just 2 stitches in one corner and grows into a long, sweeping triangle about 68 inches wide and 25.5 inches deep. One edge gets a fun zigzag, and a row of tiny picots finishes it off.
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Why I love this asymmetrical crochet shawl
This asymmetrical crochet shawl is mostly moss stitch, just single crochet and chain 1. After a few rows you barely need to look at the pattern, and you can simply enjoy the colors changing.
Every sixth row, a line of V-stitches breaks up the moss stitch and adds a row of little holes. Those lines run diagonally across the whole shawl and catch the light so nicely.
How this asymmetrical crochet shawl grows
This asymmetrical shawl is worked in rows, from one corner to the opposite side. The first 9 rows set up the shape, and from Row 10 you simply repeat a block of 6 rows.
At the start of each repeat you slip stitch over the first few stitches, while the other end keeps growing. That’s what makes the triangle lean to one side and gives one edge its zigzag look.
Is this asymmetrical crochet shawl good for beginners?
Yes, if you’re an adventurous beginner who knows single crochet and double crochet. The moss stitch rows are moss stitch, the V-stitch rows are V-stitches, and the last row adds picots.
Never made a shawl before? My guide on how to crochet a shawl explains the main shapes, and asymmetrical shawls are in there too.
Yarn and size for your asymmetrical crochet shawl
I made my Willow with Scheepjes Woolly Whirl, a cotton and wool blend with long color changes, and I still recommend it. One cake has 1000 m (1094 yd), which is enough for the shawl in the photos.
You can stop at any repeat or keep going, so the size is up to you. Just know that a bigger shawl needs more than one cake.
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Willow Shawl free crochet pattern
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Materials & Tools
- Yarn Scheepjes Woolly Whirl (215g/1000m/1094yd, 70% Cotton, 30% Wool), 1 cake.
- Hook size 3.5mm (US E/4). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
- Tapestry needle (to weave and hide yarn ends).
- Scissors.
Level
Adventurous beginner/Intermediate
Size (adjustable)
Wingspan 172cm/67.7”, Center depth 65cm/25.6”.
Gauge after blocking
After Row 16: Wingspan 10cm/4”, Center depth 4.5cm/1.75”.
Gauge is not important for this project. However, changes might result in different yardage requirements and a different finished size.
General Notes
- The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- The shawl is worked in rows back and forth.
- You can make this shawl as long as you like by adding or subtracting rows.
- You can use yarn in different weights, but be aware that the width will be different depending on your gauge.
- Ch1 at the beginning of the row doesn’t count as a stitch.
- Ch3 at the beginning of the row counts as a stitch. So when you make the last stitch of a row, work it into the third chain of the beginning ch3.
- Instructions in square brackets […] are worked as many times as indicated.
- Sk next (…) means skip all stitches included in (…) at once.
Stitches & Abbreviations (US terms)
st – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
sp – space
sk – skip
picot – ch3, insert your hook in the third chain from the hook, yarn over and draw the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on the hook.
Asymmetrical crochet shawl pattern
Ch2.
Row 1: 2sc in second ch from hook. Turn.
Row 2: ch1 (doesn’t count as a st here and throughout), 2sc in first st, sc in last st. Turn.
Row 3: ch1, sc in first st, sc in next st, ch1, sc in last st. Turn.
Row 4: ch1, sc in first st, sc in next ch-1sp, ch1, sc in last 2sts. Turn.
Row 5: ch1, sc in first st, sc in next st, ch1, sc in next ch-1sp, ch1, sk next st, sc in last st. Turn.
Row 6: ch1, sc in first st, sc in next ch-1sp, ch1, sk next st, sc in next ch-1sp, ch1, sc in last 2sts. Turn.
Row 7: ch1, sc in first st, sc in next st, ch1, [sc in next ch-1sp, ch1, sk next st] rep twice in total, sc in last st. Turn.
Row 8: ch3 (count as a st here and throughout), 2dc in next ch-1sp, sk next (sc and ch-1sp), (dc, ch1, dc) in next sc, sk next ch-1sp, (dc, ch1, dc) in next sc, dc in last st. Turn.
Row 9: ch1, sc in first st, sc in next st, ch1, sc in next ch-1sp, ch1, sk next st, sc in next st, ch1, sk next ch-1sp, sc in next st, ch1, sk next st, sc in last 2sts. Turn.
Row 10: ch1, slst in next 2sts, slst in next ch-1sp, slst in next st, sc in next ch-1sp, sc in next st, ch1, sc in next ch-1sp, [ch1, sk next st, sc in next ch-1sp] rep until 2sts remain, ch1, sc in last 2sts. Turn.
Row 11: ch1, sc in first st, sc in next st, ch1, sc in next ch-1sp, [ch1, sk next st, sc in next ch-1sp] rep until 2sc remain, ch1, sc in last 2sc. Turn.
Row 12: Rep Row 11
Row 13: ch1, sc in first st, sc in next st, ch1, [sc in next ch-1sp, ch1, sk next st] rep until 1 st remains, sc in last st. Turn.
Row 14: ch3, 2dc in next ch-1sp, sk next (sc and ch-1sp), (dc, ch1, dc) in next sc, [sk next (ch-1sp and sc), (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch-1sp, sk next (sc and ch-1sp), (dc, ch1, dc) in next sc] rep until ch-1sp and 2sts remain, sk ch-1sp, (dc, ch1, dc) in next st, dc in last st. Turn.
Row 15: ch1, sc in first st, sc in next st, ch1, [sc in next ch-1sp, ch1, sk next st, sc in next st, ch1, sk next ch-1sp, sc in next st, ch1, sk next st] rep until 2sts remain, sc in next 2sts. Turn.
Repeat Rows 10 – 15 until desired length.
Last row: ch1, sc in first st, picot, [sc in next 4sts, picot] rep until 4 or 2 sts remain. In this row every st and every ch-1sp counts as 1 st.
If 4 sts remain (after 1, 3, 5… repeats): sc in next 2sts, 2sc in next st, picot, sc in last st.
If 2 sts remain (after 2, 4, 6… repeats): 2sc in next st, picot, sc in last st.
Fasten off yarn, weave in all ends and block your shawl.
Stuck on a row? Leave a comment below, or ask in my Facebook Group or Ravelry Group, where other crocheters can help you too. And if you spot a mistake, email me at mycrochetory@gmail.com and I’ll fix it.
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More asymmetrical crochet shawls
Love a shawl that leans to one side? These four are asymmetrical too.
- Aprilis Shawl. A simple mesh triangle worked from corner to corner, great for a beginner plus.
- Despina Shawl. V-shell lace worked sideways into a lacy asymmetric triangle.
- ZygZak Shawl. Chevron ripples in three colors, worked sideways from one tip.
- Crax Gradient Shawl. Mosaic crochet with two gradient cakes in an asymmetric triangle.
More moss stitch crochet patterns
Moss stitch fan? Here are four more of my patterns that use it.
- Triangle Moss Stitch Shawl. A top-down triangle with bold stripes, made with just chains and single crochet.
- Bandos Wrap. Three moss stitch triangles joined into a long trapezoid wrap.
- Greus Cowl. An asymmetric moss stitch cowl worked on the bias in two colors.
- Ombre Moss Stitch Cowl. A three-color ombre cowl worked in the round.
Asymmetrical crochet shawl FAQ
How many repeats do I need for the size in the photos?
Willow is made to be adjusted, so there’s no fixed number. Just repeat Rows 10–15 until it’s as long as you like or your cake runs out.
How do I keep track of the repeats?
Each repeat has one V-stitch row, Row 14. So you count the lines of little holes, and every line is one finished repeat.
Can I make Willow in stripes?
Yes! My second Willow is merino stripes in pink, green and off-white. That yarn isn’t made anymore, but any fingering weight yarn in a few colors works.
Can I use a different yarn weight?
Yes, the pattern works with any weight. A thicker yarn and a bigger hook make a wider shawl, so you’ll also need more yarn.
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