What comes to mind when you think of crochet shawl patterns? If you are envisioning some sort of simple shawl reminiscent of a drab remake of Little House on the Prairie, then think again! Crochet shawls can absolutely be a part of a modern and stylish wardrobe. All you need is the right design and a couple of quick tips to make the most of this free crochet pattern round-up.
There are two main types of crochet shawl patterns, and both are a great choice for different reasons. The first one is triangle shaped. Whether perfectly symmetrical or asymmetrical, triangle shawls are an excellent addition to any modern wardrobe. They can be thrown over the shoulders to add an extra decorative layer against the cold or worn like an oversized bandana scarf. Either way, you’re sure to be feeling good and looking even better in your new beautiful shawl.
The second most common shape of crochet shawl patterns is the rectangle. Just like their triangular counterparts, rectangle wraps and shawls can be worn draped across the shoulders. They can also easily be wrapped around the neck, as they are essentially just really wide scarves. These types of designs tend to be a little easier for beginner crocheters, as there is usually no increasing or decreasing involved.
So what’s the secret to making a handmade shawl look marvelous and modern? It really boils down to yarn choice and pattern selection. When it comes to the yarn you choose, you are usually going to want something a little on the thinner side, typically something between fingering weight yarn and light worsted weight yarn. This will increase the drape of the shawl so that it is not stiff and boxy. And of course it should be soft! Crochet shawl patterns also offer an excellent opportunity to show off your prettiest skeins of yarn like those with different colors, a touch of glitter, or a bit of metallic shine.
As far as pattern selection goes, we’ve got that covered! There are a ton of crochet shawl designs out there, but we’ve curated some of the best and most modern designs for you today. Get ready to feast your eyes on a myriad of gorgeous and modern free crochet shawl patterns that are as fun to make as they are to wear. As an added bonus, most of them are made using a variety of basic stitches, but you won’t call the final designs basic, you’ll see that they are absolutely beautiful!
Eyelet Triangle Shawl
Cake yarns are positively perfect for whipping up the prettiest crochet shawls, and this gorgeous multicolor shawl is case in point! The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches along with picot stitches for the decorative edging. Lace designs don’t get much easier than this, and they don’t get much more beautiful either!
Designer: Hooked by Robin
Yarn: Ice Yarns Cakes Natural Cotton (DK Weight #3)
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Romany Shawl
It’s hard to tell from the photograph, but this design uses an extra special metallic yarn for a boost of shine. I especially love the way that the long tapered ends of this triangle shawl hang down so gracefully and twirl slightly. Double and treble crochet stitches with plenty of chain stitch eyelets between them make this a quick project.
Designer: Bella Coco Crochet
Yarn: Hobbii Metallico (Worsted Weight #4)
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Fences
Modern style meet old world Hollywood glam in this show stopping rectangular shawl design. This is the perfect accessory to wear over a dress for a fancy evening out. The pattern calls for double crochet and trefoil stitches. The gentle ombre color transition in the recommended yarn really brings out the best in this design.
Designer: Expression Fiber Arts
Yarn: Expression Fiber Arts Allure Silk Fingering (Fingering Weight #1)
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Royal Shawl
An oversized triangular shawl really brings the drama and flair to any outfit – even just your basic tee and jeans. For this design, you’ll be using double and treble crochet stitches as well as cluster stitches and v-stitches. Choose your all time favorite color, so that every time you wear this shawl it’ll give you a little pick-me-up.
Designer: Durable Yarn
Yarn: Durable Comfy (Sport Weight #2)
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Northwest Shawl
Even beginners can benefit from these beautiful crochet shawl patterns, especially with straightforward designs like this one. The pattern works up easily using just basic stitches – single and double crochet. You’ll love the versatility of the rectangular shape, and it’s so easy to make too since there are no increases or decreases.
Designer: Truly Crochet
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® (Worsted Weight #4)
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Easy Iris Rectangle Shawl
Creating a multicolor shawl can be a bit of a chore when you’re trying to figure out what colors go well together. Take the guesswork out of the equation by using a self striping yarn instead, like the one used for this shawl design. The pretty lace stitch pattern is made entirely in the iris stitch which calls for an easy to remember combination of double crochet stitches and chains.
Designer: Okie Girl Bling’n’things
Yarn: Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton (DK Weight #3)
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Alma Triangle Shawl
This oversized shawl design is oh so cozy and cute. Multiple granny stitch squares and triangles are stitched up separately and then sewn all together at the end. Using a different color order for different squares really adds a cool effect to the overall design. And since the piece is made using pretty neutral shades, it’s sure to match everything in your closet!
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Feels like Heaven (DK Weight #3)
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Midnight Moth Shawlette
The filet crochet technique is a fun way to add images and even words into your shawls using the contrast between solid and lace stitches. This design was inspired by the beauty of the luna moth. It works up quickly using just double crochet stitches and chains. The shawl is on the smaller side, that’s why it’s called a shawlette.
Designer: Nine Inspired
Yarn: Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop (DK Weight #3)
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Sand Dunes Shawl
Rows upon rows of diamonds dot the surface of this gorgeous lace shawl. I am not usually the biggest fan of yellow, but it really works with the stitch pattern used here! This rectangular shaped shawl design calls for just double crochet stitches and chains. The stitch pattern is easy to memorize, so it’s a good project to work on while bingeing your latest netflix obsession.
Designer: The Lazy Hobbyhopper
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Fuzzy Flannel Wrap
Maybe you are looking for crochet shawl patterns that are a little more practical? You will be as snug as a bug in a rug in this oversized design! Beginner stitchers will get plenty of practice with their single crochet stitches, worked regularly through both loops as well as through just the back loops for the ribbed edges. It’s like a cross between a shawl and a blanket – so cozy!
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Forever Fleece (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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The Wedge
Asymetrical triangle shawls are especially versatile and can be worn any number of different ways. This pretty ombre shawl is a prime example of an asymmetrical design. The pattern calls for just double crochet stitches, so it is very beginner friendly. For this design, you just crochet until you run out of yarn, so you don’t need to worry about counting rows.
Designer: PrettyPeaceful
Yarn: Caron Colorama Halo Perfect Phasing (Bulky Weight #5)
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Leyla Shawl
The tunisian entrelac technique is a really cool way to make a fun checkerboard shawl. With this technique there are a lot less color changes than with traditional methods of crocheting a checkerboard pattern. Entrelac can be a bit stiff sometimes, but the pattern contradicts that by selecting a thinner weight of yarn to increase the drape.
Designer: Blue Star Crochet Company
Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering (Fingering Weight #1)
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Color Weave Shawl
Have you ever wished that you knew how to weave fabrics and yarns into pretty shawls? Well, now you can fake it until you make it with this stunning shawl design. The pattern calls for half double and double crochet stitches. There’s no actual weaving involved, but the stitch pattern certainly mimics the woven effect. I especially love the combination of a solid yarn with a striped yarn.
Designer: Red Heart Design Team
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver and
Red Heart Super Saver Ombré (Aran Weight #4)
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Meera Mosaic Shawl
A geometric design runs head long into a bold striped design in this tunisian mosaic crochet tour de force. The pattern calls for tunisian full stitch, simple stitch, and front post extended simple stitch. Tunisian mosaic crochet is such a cool technique to play around with and it really gives this shawl that “wow factor!” you’ve been looking for.
Designer: KnitterKnotter
Yarn: Knit Picks Palette (Fingering Weight #1)
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Western Split Wrap Ruana
This design is a cross between a wrap and a ruana. Whatever you want to call it, you have to admit that it’s absolutely gorgeous! The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches along with foundation and post stitches. The post stitches are what create those show-stopping 3-dimensional details. Talk about a compliment catcher!
Designer: Life and Yarn Designs
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Recycled (Worsted Weight #4)
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Crumpet Shawl
Keep it lightweight with crochet wrap patterns that are heavy on the lace. These stunning accessories are especially perfect for the warmer months and they look great layered over a dress or a tank top and jeans. Different crochet stitches for this design include shells, v-stitches, and picot stitches. The recommended blend of linen and cotton yarn makes this project even more perfect for summer.
Designer: Lisa Gentry for WeCrochet
Yarn: Knit Picks CotLin (DK Weight #3)
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Morrigan Shawl
I really just can’t enough of these asymmetrical triangle scarves. I love the organic way they can be draped around your frame. There’s no right way to wear them and there’s no wrong way either! This one is an especially easy design that calls for just single and double crochet stitches. The recommended DK weight yarn hits that perfect goldilocks point of not too thin and not too thick.
Designer: Crochet With Carrie
Yarn: Hobbii Kind Feather (DK Weight #3)
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By the Beach Wrap
2 shades of blue yarn intermingle with white yarn for this crochet rectangle shawl. Single and double crochet stitches carry the pattern and puff stitches add some texture into the mix while the lighter weight yarn keeps it versatile. It’s the kind of scrumptious wrap you expect to see the main character of a romance movie wearing as they watch their love fade into the distance.
Designer: Paintbox Yarns
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK (DK Weight #3)
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Open Book Wrap
All eyes will be on you when you walk into the room wearing this gorgeous triangle shawl crochet pattern! Granny stripes and popcorn stitches are the unexpected and visually delightful pairing of this design. I’m obsessed with the strong hue of gold juxtaposed against all the pretty pastel shades of green, pink, blue, and yellow. It just looks so fun and modern!
Designer: Happy Place: TL Yarn Crafts x Hobbii
Yarn: Hobbii Happy Place Solid and
Hobbii Happy Place Melange (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
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Serendipity Shawl
This shawl might not look like anything special, but there are a few key details that make it unique. First of all, working the double crochet stitches in between the stitches rather than directly on top of each other opens up the stitch work to increase the drape and add a touch of lace. Second of all, the dreamy speckled coloring of the recommended yarn really makes this easy crochet pattern pop!
Designer: Kate Made It
Yarn: Blackwattle Yarn & Fibre Sweet Pea (Fingering Weight #1)
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Staggered Stripes Shawl
The next one of our crochet shawl patterns might call for granny stitch, but it’s certainly not your granny’s shawl! This crochet project brings the beloved vintage stitch into the modern era with a bright color palette and a super fun staggered color change effect. What’s the secret to getting those staggered color changes? Well you’ll have to check out the pattern to find out!
Designer: Red Heart Design Team
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids and
Red Heart Super Saver Stripes (Aran Weight #4)
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Plaid Scarf Wrap
If you love all things plaid and you feel most at home in organic, earthy settings, then this easy crochet shawl pattern is for you! Moss stitch worked on the bias (also known as working from corner to corner) gives this wrap its beautiful texture. Woven strands of yarn add an extra dash of color and beautiful details to round the design out nicely.
Designer: Life and Yarn Designs
Yarn: Lion Brand Local Grown (Aran Weight #4)
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Celestia Chevron Shawl
Don’t be afraid to go bold with your color selection when planning your shawl projects. This easy shawl pattern is an awesome inspiration for a really bold and bright color scheme that’s tons of fun. The pattern calls for simple stitches – single, double, and treble – along with increases and decreases to form the peaks and valleys of the chevrons.
Designer: Marly Bird
Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering (Fingering Weight #1)
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Mood Swings Wrap
This next lightweight shawl has got me feeling some type of way. The moody hues and the devil-may-care drape of the asymmetrical shape feel downright sassy – in the best way possible. Basic half double and double crochet stitch patterns never looked better than in this stunning but simple pattern. It’s definitely date night ready but you could also rock this piece at brunch with the gals. You do you!
Designer: Mason Jar Yarn Designs
Yarn: Sewrella Yarn Classic Sock (Fingering Weight #1)
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Bobble Bias Shawl
Orange fades to pink in this absolute dreamsicle of a shawl design. The slight fuzziness of this beautiful yarn gives this cozy wrap a little “halo” and an added touch of softness that feels downright luxurious. In addition to the titular bobble stitches, you’ll also be using single, double, and treble crochet stitches, with some stitches worked into the back loops only.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Caron Colorama Halo O’Go (Bulky Weight #5)
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Final Thoughts on Crochet Shawl Patterns
Well, I hate to rub it in, but I told you so! Now the next time you hear someone say crochet shawl patterns are old school, you can tell them about this free pattern round-up post. Will you be making one of these marvelously modern designs? The tough part is deciding whether to keep it for yourself or give it to a friend.
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