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Pattern for: The Sea Glass cowl neck crochet shawl pattern
Yarn used: Comfy Fingering by WeCrochet (a fine, lightweight yarn perfect for shawls)
Difficulty level: Intermediate – but once you get the hang of the stitch placement, it’s a breeze
Stitches used: A mixture of stitches of different heights to create a delicate lace
Hannah’s Notes: Beautifully delicate and light as a feather, this stunning bandana scarf is the perfect way to jazz up any outfit in any season! With a clever seam at the back, you can wear it with ease.
Table of Contents
In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to make this crochet cowl neck triangle shawl, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
This boho crochet shawl is made in rows to create a triangle, which we then flatten out and seam to create a cowl fit. The tricky part of this pattern is getting the stitches in the right places at the beginning, but once you’ve got the hang of that, it’s an easy repeat!
I have lots of other shawl and scarf patterns free on the blog that you might want to take a look at too!
Yarn
To make this cowl neck crochet scarf, I used Comfy Fingering by WeCrochet, which is 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic (218yds/200m/50g)
Crochet with fine, lightweight cotton all year! With a large selection of colours, Comfy Fingering is a perfect cotton option for colorwork crochet. The blend of Pima cotton and acrylic fibres in Comfy makes it easy to crochet heavily textured stitches, like cables. Use Comfy for babies, warm weather, or your favourite sweater that you know you will throw in the washing machine again and again.
It’s a category 2, fine weight yarn which is what makes the scarf so delicate and light. Check our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.
I used Marlin for the plain version.
My original version in multiple colours is made in a yarn that is no longer available but here are some close matches you can find if you like the combination: ivory, parchment, sea foam, marlin, planetarium, whisker.
Yarn Substitutes
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options are:
- Stroll Fingering by WeCrochet, 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon (231yds/211m/50g)
- Gloss Fingering by WeCrochet, 70% Merino Wool, 30% Silk (220yds/201m/50g)
- Palette by WeCrochet, 100%Peruvian Highland Wool (231yds/211m/50g)
Things you’ll love about this elegant crochet scarf pattern
Getting Started: Materials Needed for Your Cowl Neck Triangle Shawl
Sizing
The scarf measures 29.5″/75cm in length with a neck circumference of 29.5″/75cm.
How much yarn do I need to crochet the lace crochet shawl
The following yarn amounts are approximate and assume you use a single colour and add tassels. Any changes and customisations will adjust the amount of yarn required so make sure to order plenty.
You will require approximately 365 metres, 400 yards of yarn to crochet the scarf.
This is 2 balls of the recommended yarn.
Other Materials
Along with your yarn, you will need the following:
- A 4mm(G) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
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Step by Step Video Tutorial
Come along as I make the delicate scarf and see just how easy it is in our step-by-step video tutorial.
Crochet Terms You’ll Need to Know
Glossary and Abbreviations
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain(s)
ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)
flo – front loop only
rep – repeat
RS – right side
sp – space
tog – together
ss/sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
Yoh – yarn over hook
Stitches
The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:
sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)
hdc – half double crochet (UK htr – half treble crochet)
dc – double crochet (UK tr – treble crochet)
tr – treble crochet (UK str – double treble crochet)
Special Stitches
Treble crochet (tr)
Yarn over hook 2 times, insert hook into desired stitch to work into. Yarn over hook and pull through (4 loops on the hook now). Yarn over hook and pull through the first two loops on the hook (3 loops on the hook now). Yarn over hook and pull through the first two loops on the hook (2 loops on the hook now).
Yarn over hook and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook to complete the stitch.
I have a tutorial about long crochet stitches, if you’re interested in finding out more.
Before you jump into crocheting your modern triangle scarf, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.
Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
- The pattern is written in standard US crochet terms
- The shawl is made in rows
- Turn at the end of each row
- A ch3 or ch4 at the beginning of a row always counts as a stitch.
- The scarf is worked in flat rows, then the straight edges at the top are seamed to form the cowl.
- A ch7 at the beginning of a row counts as a dc with a faux stitch above it (the faux stitch will stick up in the air and count as a ch4 at the end of next row).
Free Cowl Neck Shawl Crochet Pattern
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11-28: Repeat the Increase Pattern. (Rows 8-10)
Row 29: ch4, tr in ch2-sp, tr in next dc, *ch4, skip (ch3 and dc), dc in next dc, ch4, skip (dc and ch3), tr in next dc**, 3tr in ch2-sp, tr in next dc; rep from * ending last rep at **, tr in last ch2-sp, tr in 7th ch of beg ch9 from prev row. [2tr decreased at each end]
Row 30: ch3, skip st at base of beg ch3, dc in next 2 sts, *ch7, skip (ch4, dc, ch4), dc in next 5 sts; rep from * to end of row, ending last rep with dc in next 3 sts.
Row 31: ch3, skip st at base of beg ch3, dc in next dc, *ch3, skip next dc, (dc, ch2, dc) in 4th ch of ch7, ch3, skip next dc, dc in next 3 sts; rep from *to end of row, ending last rep with dc in next 2 sts.
Row 32: ch7 (counts as tr and ch3), skip (dc and ch3) *tr in next dc, 3tr in ch2-sp, tr in next dc, ch4, skip (ch3 and dc), dc in next dc**, ch4, skip (dc and ch3); rep from * ending last rep at ** (this last dc is worked into the top of beg ch3 from previous row).
Row 33: ch7 (counts as dc and ch4), *dc in next 5tr, ch7; rep from * to last set of 5tr, dc in next 5tr, ch4, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch7 from previous row.
Row 34: ch5, dc in same st at base of beg ch5 (counts as dc, ch2, dc), *ch3, skip next dc, dc in next 3 sts, ch3, skip next dc, (dc, ch2, dc) in 4th ch of ch7; rep from * to end.
Rows 35-37: Rep Rows 29-31.
Fasten off. Block to measurements before joining.
To join, sew row-ends from Rows 29-37 to form the cowl of the bandana.
Weave in ends to finish.
Add a Fringe
To make the fringe, use 5 strands of yarn approximately 25cm in length, thread through desired chain spaces at the side of the scarf and secure to create tassels. Use 5 strands of co-ordinating colour for the first tassel at the tip of the scarf. Then, use a ratio of 3 strands of the row colour to 2 strands of the next row colour.
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More Crochet Shawls You Might Enjoy
If you’ve enjoyed making this lace crochet shawl pattern, then why not try a few more? I have lots of easy crochet shawl and scarf patterns, here’s a few other of my designs you might like:
- Elegant scarf crochet pattern – an easy filet summer scarf
- Easy triangle shawl crochet pattern – perfect for beginners
- Lacy crochet wrap pattern with sleeves – a versatile piece that’s effortlessly stylish
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