Description

Two Lace Shawls – 1980s Crochet Patterns: Instant PDF Download

Fan-Pattern Shawl Size: 56″ wide × 33″ deep at center back, plus fringe
Spider-Web Shawl Size: 56″ wide × 28″ deep at center back, plus fringe

This vintage lace shawl crochet pattern gives you two heirloom-worthy designs in a single download — each with its own distinctive character. The Fan-Pattern Shawl builds outward with graceful fan motifs and open mesh, growing row by row into a sweeping triangle of airy, vintage lace. The Spider-Web Shawl takes a more geometric approach, its delicate web-like stitch pattern creating a mesmerizing open-work texture that catches the light beautifully. Both are worked in fine mercerized cotton and finished with generous hand-knotted fringe, giving that quintessential 1980s boho elegance that feels just as wearable today. Whether you’re drawn to flowing bridal wraps, elegant evening shawls, or simply a rewarding lace crochet project, this is a classic pairing worth adding to your collection.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Both shawls begin at the lower center back and are worked outward in rows, increasing to form a triangle shape. The fan shawl starts with a chain foundation; the spider-web shawl begins with a small ring. Both are finished with a straight single crochet edge and knotted fringe added to the sides.
Finished Measurements: Fan-Pattern Shawl — 56″ wide (top wing span), 33″ deep at center back, plus fringe. Spider-Web Shawl — 56″ wide (top wing span), 28″ deep at center back, plus fringe.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms, with a full abbreviations guide included.
Stitches: Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet; Fan motifs and Spider-Web open-work mesh.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Mercerized knitting and crochet cotton — approximately 1,400 yards for the Fan-Pattern Shawl; approximately 1,200 yards for the Spider-Web Shawl.
Since the original 1980s cotton yarns may be discontinued, substitute with standard modern mercerized crochet cotton thread, such as Aunt Lydia’s® Size 10 Classic Cotton Crochet Thread.
Crochet Hook Size: Steel crochet hook No. 1 (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends; cardboard for winding and cutting fringe (8″ for Fan Shawl, 9″ for Spider-Web Shawl).
Gauge: 3 meshes (ch 2, dc) = 1″ for both shawls.

This is a digitally restored PDF crochet pattern

Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The original vintage instructions have been digitally enhanced, reformatted, and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.