Crochet this stunning summer-weight triangle crochet shawl, a quick and beginner-friendly project!  The Evening Primrose Shawl uses sport-weight yarn for a light and feminine accessory and features hand-dyed yarn for a one-of-a-kind addition to your closet! 

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crochet triangle shawl

It’s shawl season!

Actually, it’s always shawl and wrap season for me because I love making and wearing them pretty much all year round. Whether triangle or rectangle, crescent or asymmetrical, these are accessories that go with everything from dressing up a casual outfit to providing additional layering for warmth.

For the warm weather months, I love to wear shawls and wraps to accessorize jeans or summery dresses, and using lightweight yarn such as sock or sport weight is the way to go. I am thrilled to introduce the Evening Primrose Shawl, an easy summer-weight triangle crochet shawl perfect to wear all year long! And using hand-dyed yarn for a one-of-a-kind, eye-catching handmade item? Yes, please!

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Inspiration for a triangle crochet shawl . . .

Neckwear is one of my favorite things to design, from scarves to wraps to shawls, and it’s been a minute since I have designed anything in a triangle shape. The original design for this triangle crochet shawl came from a scarf I made last year as a Christmas gift using some stash yarn, and I jotted down notes and charts in case I wanted to come back to it as a published pattern. When the Downton Abbey Collection from Sewrella Yarn released earlier this year, I fell in love with the entire collection. I dug out my previous notes and started working on a new design for a lightweight feminine accessory with softer vintage-inspired tones.

triangle crochet shawl
triangle crochet shawl
evening primrose shawl

The Evening Primrose Shawl customizations are endless!

I stepped out of my comfort zone a bit with soft tones of cream and pink and purple for my version of the Evening Primrose Shawl. While these colorways are specific to that limited edition release and are no longer available, there are many independent yarn dyers with in-stock yarn and new collections are frequently released. Of course, you do not have to use hand-dyed yarn for your project, and here are a few alternate options. Oh Baby Organic Yarn from Lion Brand and Bernat Baby Sport Ombre Yarn from Yarnspirations are both good options for sport-weight yarn. A great tonal option for solid coordinating colors is Upcycle Alpaca Blend Sport from WeCrochet. Even a lightweight DK yarn works for this project, provided that gauge is met, such as Mandala or Ice Cream Yarn from Lion Brand.

evening primrose shawl
triangle crochet shawl

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Why do I love this triangle crochet shawl?

First, using sport-weight yarn keeps this shawl from becoming too bulky and heavy so you can wear it as a scarf around the neck or as a shawl across your shoulders. I love the way this shawl accessorized the white summer dress I wore for my photo shoot. Second, the design is an easy six-row repeat that will fly off your hook and the alternating color stripes provide a wonderful contrast and visual texture to your project. And last, any chance I get to use hand-dyed yarn is a win in my book! Get started today to create your own unique shawl – I can’t wait to see what you have made!

Want more inspiration? Check out the No Tricks Triangle Scarf for another easy triangle crochet scarf option, or the Mood Swings Wrap for a lightweight asymmetrical wrap!

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The Evening Primrose Shawl – Triangle Crochet Shawl

SKILL LEVEL:  Advanced Beginner

MATERIALS:

US Size H/8 5.00 mm crochet hook

#2/Sport Weight Yarn, approximately 984 yards used in three contrasting colorways. 

Featured yarn:  Sewrella Yarn #2/Classic Sport 100% Superwash Merino Wool (328 yards/100g)

  • Color A – The Dowager (1 hank, 328 yards)
  • Color B – Mrs. Patmore’s Kitchen (1 hank, 328 yards)
  • Color C – Edith (1 hank, 328 yards)

Scissors

Yarn Needle

Measuring Tape

GAUGE:  15 dc x 10 rows = 4 inches

Gauge is not particularly important for this project as long as the drape of your project is as desired.  If the shawl is stiff and the stitches are working too tightly, consider going up a half or whole hook size. 

Finished Shawl:  Approximately 69” x 44.5” x 44.5” and 26.5” from base to peak of triangle. 

ABBREVIATIONS: 

ch(s) – chain(s)

dc – double crochet

sc – single crochet

sk – skip

st(s) – stitch(es)

tch – turning chain

ch-sp – chain space

ch2-sp – chain two space

PATTERN NOTES:

  • There is no wrong side or right side to this reversible triangle crochet shawl.
  • The shawl is created by increasing each row by six stitches at the beginning and end of each row.   
  • Each color section is made up of three rows – a double crochet row, a row of double crochet/skipped stitches and a double crochet row. The shawl is worked in a six-row repeat, switching colors every three rows in a repeat sequence of Colors A/B/C.
  • The shawl is finished with a feminine ruffle detail created by working single crochets and chains into the same space as indicated. 
  • I did not block my finished shawl, however you may wish to lightly steam block your project if you feel the stitches need to be smoothed out or the ruffle is not laying flat. 
  • The ch 3 turning chain DOES count as a stitch; overall stitch counts are indicated in parentheses ( ) at the end of each indicated row. 
  • I had very little leftover yarn after working the final double crochet row before moving on to the final edging, please make sure to purchase additional yarn if you wish to add rows or embellishments like tassels or fringe to your finished shawl. 

THE PATTERN:

With Color A:    

Row 1:  Ch 3, 2 dc in the 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch.  Turn.   (6 dc sts)

Row 2:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp.  Dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in top of tch.  Turn.  (12 dc sts)

Row 3:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same st.  Dc in each st until ch2-sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp.  Dc in each st ending with 3 dc in top of tch.  Turn.  (18 dc sts)

Row 4:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same st.  Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 3 sts.  Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp.  Dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 3 sts.  Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st, ch 1, sk last st, 3 dc in top of tch.  Turn.  (24 total sts including dc and ch1 sts)

Row 5:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same st.  Dc in each st and ch-sp, working (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp and ending with 3 dc in top of tch.  Turn.  (30 dc sts)   

Switch to Color B. 

Beginning of Repeat Rows

Row 6:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same st.  Dc in each st until ch2-sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp.  Dc in each st ending with 3 dc in top of tch.  Turn.  (36 dc sts)

Row 7:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same st.  Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st.  *Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st.*  Repeat from * to * until three st remains before ch2-sp.  Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp.  Dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st.  *Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st.*  Repeat from * to * until one st and tch remains.  Ch 1, sk last st, 3 dc in top of tch.  Turn.  (42 total sts including dc and ch1 sts)

Row 8:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same st.  Dc in each st and ch-sp, working (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp and ending with 3 dc in top of tch.  Turn.  (48 dc sts)    

Switch to Color C.

Row 9:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same st.  Dc in each st until ch2-sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp.  Dc in each st ending with 3 dc in top of tch.  Turn.  (54 dc sts)

Row 10:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same st.  *Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 3 sts.*  Repeat from * to * until two st remain before ch2-sp.  Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp, dc in next st. *Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st.*  Repeat from * to * until one st and tch remains.  Ch 1, sk last st, 3 sc in top of tch.  Turn.  (60 total sts including dc and ch1 sts)

Row 11:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same st.  Dc in each st and ch-sp, working (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp and ending with 3 dc in top of tch.  Turn.  (66 dc sts)

  • Completed Rows 1 – 11
  • Repeating sequence of colors A/B/C
  • Completed shawl!

Rows 12 – 56:  Repeat Rows 6 – 11, switching colors every three rows in a repeat sequence of Colors A/B/C and ending with Color C. 

Ruffle Edging

Switching to Color A or preferred color, ch 2 (does not count as a stitch here).  2 sc in same st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next st.  *Sk next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next st.*  Repeat from * to *, working (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch2-sp and ending with 2 sc in top of tch.  Fasten off. 

  • Closeup of ruffle edging; (sc, ch 2, sc) is worked into the same stitch across with skipped stitches in between.
  • Ruffle stitches are worked until the ch2-sp is reached.
  • Work (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch2-sp.
  • Continue working ruffle stitches on the other side of the triangle.
  • Finishing the ruffle edging and working two single crochets into the top of the turning chain.

Weave in all your ends, and you are done!

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