This easy crochet triangle shawl free pattern will show you how to crochet an elegant ladies wrap with simple instructions and lightweight yarn.
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The Bubbling Brook Shawl Crochet Pattern
The Bubbling Brook Crochet Triangle Shawl
The Bubbling Brook Crochet Triangle Shawl Free Pattern is an elegant accessory that’s perfect for adding a lightweight layer to your wardrobe.
Designed with a flowing drape and beautiful texture, this crochet triangle shawl is versatile enough to wear as a classic shawl or a stylish wrap for any occasion.
Named by my friend Sarah, the “Bubbling Brook” shawl perfectly captures the design’s inspiration. She said the graceful flow of the shawl reminded her of a winding brook, while the bobbles looked like bubbles dancing across the water. I thought it was the perfect name, and it has suited this design ever since.
This free crochet pattern is ideal if you’re looking for an easy and simple project that creates a timeless result. Worked in 2 colors, the gentle contrast highlights the textured stitches while keeping the overall look soft and sophisticated.
The finished shawl is one size fits most, making it a wonderful handmade gift for ladies or a beautiful addition to your own shawl collection.
How To Crochet A Triangle Shawl
Worked from the top down, this crochet triangle shawl pattern gradually grows into a beautifully shaped triangle with every row. Construction is straightforward, making it an excellent project for confident beginners who are ready to try something a little more textured.
Fingering weight yarn paired with a 5.5 mm crochet hook creates a soft, lightweight fabric with plenty of drape. My sample shawl was crocheted using naturally hand-dyed yarn coloured with black walnut and brazilwood, giving the finished shawl warm, earthy shades that complement the organic design.
Repeating rows of simple stitches are broken up with eye-catching bobble stitches, adding depth and texture while keeping the pattern relaxing to follow. Simple color changes introduce gentle contrast and help define the stitch pattern without adding unnecessary complexity.
Free Crochet Pattern: Bubbling Brook Shawl
Pattern Information:
Materials:
2 skeins of The Autumn Acorn 80% SW Merino + 20% Silk- 2-ply fingering wt. yarn- 100 g./400 yds. in main color Black Walnut.
1 skein of The Autumn Acorn 100% SW BFL- 4 ply fingering wt. yarn- 100 g./438 yds. in contrasting color Brazilwood.
Yarn can be substituted for 3 (100 g.) skeins of any fingering weight yarn.
Crochet hook- US size I/9/5.5 mm.
Gauge:
16 sc sts. = 4” and 28 sc rows= 4” (this is approximate and gauge is really not important in this shawl).
Finished Measurements:
30” x 88”
Abbreviations:
CC-contrasting color
Dc- double crochet
MC- main color
R- round
RS- right side
Sc- single crochet
St(s)- stitch(es)
WS- wrong side
YO- yarn over
Special Stitches:
Please note, bobbles are always crocheted on a WS row. When crocheting a bobble, you will essentially be pulling up a series of loops that you will then pull through all at once.
Small Bobble: 3 dc in 1st st, sc 1, make a bobble by following these steps: Step 1. YO, insert hook into st and pull up a loop. YO, pull through 2 loops. Step 2. Repeat Step 1 in the same st until you have a total of 4 loops on your hook. Step 3. YO, pull through all 4 loops at once. Try to keep it tight.
Large Bobble: 3 dc in 1st st, sc 1, make a bobble by following these steps: Step 1. YO, insert hook into st and pull up a loop. YO, pull through 2 loops. Step 2. Repeat Step 1 in the same st until you have a total of 6 loops on your hook. Step 3. YO, pull through all 6 loops at once. Try to keep it tight.
Copyright Notice:
Feel free to sell your finished shawls made from this pattern, however, please do not copy, alter, or sell the pattern itself. For each of your listings, you must include the following: “Pattern provided by Judy Jewell of The Autumn Acorn at http://www.theautumnacorn.etsy.com“.
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Let’s Begin The Free Crochet Pattern
Beginning at Top of Shawl:
R1: Using CC Ch 3, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in last ch from hook.
R2: Ch 3 turn, 3 dc into 1st st, dc in each st until you reach the ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) Place stitch marker in ch 2 space at center of cluster just made), dc in each remaining st, 3 dc in last st. (you’ll be increasing 6 sts each row)
Repeat R2 until shawl measures 6” from beginning. End on a RS row.
(WS) Ch 3, turn, 3 dc in 1st st, sc 1, *work a large bobble, sc 3, rep. from * to center (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in center, sc 3, *work a large bobble, sc 3, rep from * until 2 sts are left, end with 1 sc and 3 dc in last st.
(RS) Ch 3, turn, rep R2 five more times.
(WS) Ch 3, turn, 3 dc in 1st st, sc 1, *work a large bobble, sc 3, rep. from * to center (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in center, sc 3, *work a large bobble, sc 3, rep from * until 2 sts are left, end with 1 sc and 3 dc in last st.
(RS) Ch 3, turn, rep R2 one more time.
(WS) Change to MC and rep R2 eight more times.
(WS) Ch 3, turn, 3 dc in 1st st, sc 1, *work a large bobble, sc 3, rep. from * to center ch 2 space (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in center ch 2 space, sc 3, *work a large bobble, sc 3, rep from * until 2 sts are left, end with 1 sc and 3 dc in last st.
(RS) Ch 3, turn, rep R2 one more time.
(WS) Change to CC, ch 1, turn and rep R2 two more times.
(WS) Change to MC, ch 1, turn and rep R2 two more times.
(WS) Ch 2, turn, 3 sc in 1st st, sc in each st until you reach the ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch 2 space, sc in each remaining st, 3 sc in last st. Repeat this row five more times.
(WS) Ch 3, turn, 3 sc in 1st st, sc 1, *work a small bobble, sc 3, rep. from * end with 4 sc before center ch 2 space (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in center ch 2 space, sc 4, *work a small bobble, sc 3, rep from * until 2 sts are left, end with 1 sc and 3 sc in last st.
(WS) Ch2, turn, 3 sc in 1st st, sc in each st until you reach the ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch 2 space, sc in each remaining st, 3 sc in last st. Repeat this row four more times.
(WS) Change to CC and rep R2 six more times.
(WS) Ch 3, turn, 3 sc in 1st st, sc 1, *work a small bobble, sc 3, rep. from * end with 4 sc before center ch 2 space (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in center ch 2 space, sc 4, *work a small bobble, sc 3, rep from * until 2 sts are left, end with 1 sc and 3 sc in last st.
Ch 2, turn, 3 sc in 1st st, sc 1, 3 sc into 1st st, sc in each st until you reach the ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch 2 space, sc in each remaining st, 3 sc in last st.
Ch 2, turn, 3 sc in 1st st, sc 1, 3 sc into 1st st, sc in each st until you reach the ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch 2 space, sc in each remaining st, 3 sc in last st.
(RS) Ch 3, turn, rep R2 three more times.
Ch 2, turn, 3 sc in 1st st, sc 1, 3 sc into 1st st, sc in each st until you reach the ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch 2 space, sc in each remaining st, 3 sc in last st. Repeat this row four more times).
(WS) Change to CC, Ch 3, turn, 3 sc in 1st st, sc 1, *work a small bobble, sc 3, rep. from * end with 4 sc before center ch 2 space (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in center ch 2 space, sc 4, *work a small bobble, sc 3, rep from * until 2 sts are left, end with 1 sc and 3 sc in last st.
Border:
Crochet small bobbles all along the 3 edges of the shawl adding 3 sc’s between each bobble. Finish off and weave in loose ends. Block shawl to shape.
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