The Woodland Fern Shawl Free Pattern

The Woodland Fern Shawl Free Pattern

Embrace the tranquility of nature with the Woodland Fern Shawl, a crochet project that captures the essence of lush forests. This pattern features intricate leaf motifs and a flowing design, perfect for adding a touch of nature to your wardrobe.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Fingering weight yarn, approximately 800 yards
• Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 22 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed steps to create your Woodland Fern Shawl:

1. Start with the Foundation:
   • Make a foundation chain of 4 stitches.
   • Join the chain with a slip stitch to form a ring.
2. Round 1:
   • Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet).
   • Work 11 double crochets (dc) into the ring.
   • Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the initial chain-3. You should have a total of 12 dc.
3. Round 2:
   • Chain 3, then double crochet in the same stitch.
   • Work 2 dc in each stitch around.
   • Join with a sl st. You should have 24 dc at the end of this round.
4. Round 3:
   • Chain 3, then *dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with a sl st. You should have 36 dc at the end of this round.
5. Round 4:
   • Chain 3, then *dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with a sl st. You should have 48 dc at the end of this round.
6. Continue Increasing:
   • Continue to increase in this manner, adding an additional dc before each increase in each round, until the shawl reaches your desired size, approximately 60 inches wide.
7. Leaf Motif Edging:
   • Attach your yarn to any double crochet stitch along the edge of the shawl.
   • Chain 5.
   • Single crochet (sc) in the 2nd chain from the hook.
   • Half double crochet (hdc) in the next chain.
   • Double crochet (dc) in the next chain.
   • Treble crochet (tr) in the last chain.
   • Skip 2 dc on the shawl, then slip stitch in the next dc.
   • Repeat this leaf motif around the entire edge of the shawl.
8. Finishing:
   • Once you complete the edging, fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.

Congratulations! You have now completed your Woodland Fern Shawl. Enjoy wearing your beautiful creation that reflects the beauty of nature!