The Penelope Sideways Shawl is a fun and easy beginner friendly crochet shawl pattern that can easily be made in a couple of days. Get the free pattern BELOW or purchase the ad free, printable PDF version here.
Design
Today’s free crochet pattern is the Penelope Sideways Shawl and is a great filet crochet shawl pattern that only uses two stitches throughout the whole pattern which is the chain stitch and the double crochet stitch and it gives it this lovely open mesh look shawl. The Penelope Sideways Shawl is very similar to the Kaylee Sideways Shawl just without the single crochet stitch which makes this one even quicker than the Kaylee Sideways Shawl – Bonus!
The Penelope Sideways Shawl didn’t take long to crochet at all, it took me about 3 days and that was only crocheting 2 hours a day so if you have the patience to follow a one row repeat for longer than 2 hours than you would get this done in no time at all, unfortunately i don’t, i like to then crochet other things haha!
I wanted to create a very simple crochet shawl pattern that was beginner friendly and had quite a classic look to it and i think this fits the bill and this would also make a wonderful holiday gift for anyone who likes to wear shawls.
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Below you will find the full free crochet pattern with ads, but i also like to offer a nicely formatted ad free PDF version of the pattern as i know many of you like to crochet whilst out and about, in the car, at the beach, in a cafe and lots of other places. This way you can print out the PDF version and pop it in to your bag and have it wherever you are without having to worry about if you can access the pattern online.
This version includes a photo tutorial and some helpful info if you are wanting to use thinner yarn!
The premium PDF version of this pattern can be purchased HERE!
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Yarn:
For this shawl pattern i used Cascade 220 which has an AMAZING amount of different shades which i absolutely love when choosing yarn for projects. It is made with 100% highland Peruvian wool and is perfect for shawl projects as it blocks so nicely as it really opens up the stitch definition and that is exactly what you want when blocking a shawl.
This yarn is classed as more of a high end yarn but when you are making a shawl that you want to last for years then you should go for a yarn that will stand the test of time and i really feel this yarn is perfect for that. You will need 660 yards for your shawl.
- 100 grams
- 220 yards /200 meters
- 100% wool
- This yarn is hand wash only / Cascade 220 superwash is machine washable
Buy the wool for this project HERE
Yarn Substitutions:
You can easily substitute the yarn i used for a more of an affordable yarn or one that is machine washable. Just remember acrylic yarn doesn’t wet block as well as wool but you could always carefully steam block your shawl.
- Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted
- Lion Brand Heartland Yarn
- Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
- Cascade 220 Superwash – Superwash yarns will stretch more than other yarns
PATTERN:
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Materials:
Size Width – 18.5 inches – Approx x Length – 71.75 inches – Approx
Gauge 16dc + 8 rows = 4 inches approx
Hook 5.5mm – US I/9
Yarn Weight Any Worsted/Aran yarn
Recommended Yarn Cascade 220
Colorway Walnut Heather
Yardage 660 yards
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Tapestry Needle – Weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
Ch Chain
Dc Double Crochet
St(s) Stitch(es)
Beg Beginning
Written In:
This pattern is written using American standard crochet terminology.
Notes:
Ch1 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch from here and throughout.
Penelope Sideways Shawl
Let’s get to the pattern!
Remember that you can choose the neat ad free, printable PDF version HERE which includes a photo tutorial of each repeating row and some helpful info if you are wanting to use thinner yarn!
R1. Ch83, 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in next ch * Ch2, skip next 2 chs, 1dc in next 2chs * Repeat across, turn
R2. Ch1, 1dc in first 2dc * Ch2, skip next ch space, 1dc in next 2dc * Repeat across, turn
Repeat row 2 until shawl measures 63 inches approx.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Notes:
If you would like your shawl longer, carry on repeating row 2 but please note you will need more yarn to do this.
Blocking:
Soak finished shawl for 20 minutes in cool water and squeeze excess water out gently. Do not twist. Lay damp shawl on blocking boards and stretch to 18.5 inch width x 71.75 inch length (or to your desired width and length) use blocking pins to hold in place. Let your shawl dry completely before unpinning.
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