Description

Striped Shawl – 1960s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: Triangular Shawl (One Small/Medium Size)

Draped as a stole or wrapped as a shawl, this 1960s striped mesh design turns a simple increasing chain-and-double-crochet lattice into a rainbow of color. An easy/beginner crochet scarves and shawls project, it’s worked in worsted yarn patterns with a generous fringe finish, making it a satisfying stash-busting piece for using up leftover skeins.

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Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Easy/Beginner.
Construction: Worked in rows from a small starting chain at the back point, increasing one open mesh space at the beginning and end of every row to form a triangle, changing to a new stripe color every two rows; finished with a hand-knotted fringe in varied colors along both straight edges.
Finished Size: Small/Medium.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms, with a full stitch/abbreviation guide included.
Stitches: Chain, double crochet, worked in an increasing open mesh/space pattern with color stripes.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Worsted weight — approximately 1 oz each of 7 colors (original sample used Columbia-Minerva Reverie, a mohair/orlon blend).
Since the original yarn may be discontinued, substitute with any standard modern worsted weight yarn such as Patons Classic Wool Worsted or Lion Brand Worsted.
Crochet Hook Size: US H/8 (5 mm) aluminum hook (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: 5″ piece of cardboard for winding fringe; tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge: 7 dc and 3 sps = 2″.

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