Crochet Vibrant Rainbow Crescent Shawl Free Pattern

Crochet Vibrant Rainbow Crescent Shawl Free Pattern

Materials:

• Fingering weight yarn in rainbow colors (approx. 800 yards total)
• Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• tr - treble crochet
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• rep - repeat
• sk - skip

Instructions:

Note: The shawl is worked from the top down in a crescent shape, using different colors for each section. Adjust the size by adding or reducing rows.

1. Foundation Row: With first color, ch 4. Work 1 dc in the first ch to form a circle. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in circle. Turn.
2. Row 1: Ch 3, 1 dc in first dc, 2 dc in each dc across, 2 dc in turning ch. Turn. (8 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across, 2 dc in turning ch. Turn. (9 dc)
4. Repeat Row 2 until the main body measures approximately 55 inches across, ensuring you alternate colors to create the rainbow effect.
5. Lace Border:
6. Switch to desired border color. Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, 2 tr in next st; rep from * across to last st, work 2 tr in top of turning ch. Turn.
7. Lace Row 1: Ch 3, 1 dc between first 2 tr, *ch 3, 1 dc between next 2 tr; rep from * across, end with 1 dc in top of turning ch. Turn.
8. Lace Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr in first ch-3 sp, *ch 1, 3 tr in next ch-3 sp; rep from * across, end with 1 tr in top of turning ch. Turn.
9. Repeat Lace Rows 1-2 to create desired lace border depth. Fasten off and weave in all ends.