Faded Rainbow Shawl
by Amanda Hurrell Eight-by-Six©
Pattern Instructions
This pattern is written in U.K. crochet terms and uses Sirdar Country Classic DK, a wool/acrylic mix. An easy triangular shawl, vintage with a modern twist. You will be using simple stitches to create a fun and functional shawl. Big enough to keep you cosy and warm on chilly spring days. Looks great paired with jeans, long sleeve t-shirt and boots. The add free pdf version can be bought from lovecrafts
Sizes and Materials List
Hook size: 4mm
knitters darning needle
sharp scissors
stitch marker (optional)
tape measure
cardboard for making two tassles (size approx. 12 x 9 cm)
2 beads - I have used two hand-made ceramic beads from Cherryhillstudioceramics
finished size : 25 inch by 48 inch approximately not including tassels
Yarn: Sirdar Country Classic double knitting yarn 50% wool 50% acrylic
Tension: 10 stitches over 28 rows = 10x10cm
Wash care instructions: machine washable 30 degrees, no tumble dry, no iron, may be dry cleaned
Colour list and yarn amounts
Dove Grey 862 (100g)
Rose Pink 855 (50g)
Pink 857 (50g)
Duck Egg 864 (50g)
Cream 644 (50g)
Mint Blue 863 (50g)
Spring Green 868 (50g)
Chartreuse 866 (50g)
Abbreviations
Skill Level: beginner
ch chain
tr treble
htr half treble
dc double
ss slip stitch
Let’s start
Chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a circle. I prefer this method, but you can use a magic circle as a starting point.
Main section (crochet in Dove Grey)
Row 1
Ch3 (this counts as a treble at the start of each row (for this section which is 21 rows) tr2, ch2, tr3 – remember to crochet over the tail from the previous starting section, this will save you time sewing in the end – ch3 then turn
Row 2
tr2 in the first stitch from the previous row, this will give you tr3 at the start of row 2.
tr1 into each stitch from the previous row into the top of the stitches (normal crochet) at the ch2 gap from the previous row tr2, ch2, tr2 – continue to add tr1 into each stitch until the last stitch, tr2 and ch3 turn
As a guidance I’ve shown you the first few rows above
Row 3 – 21 continue as row 2 – at the end of row 21 change to pale pink then ch3 turn
Rainbow section
Row 22 Rose Pink
at the beginning of this row tr2 in-between the post of the first two stitches, continue to tr1 in-between each next two stitches until you reach the centre point tr2, ch2, tr2 into the centre and then continue to tr1 in-between all stitches from previous row - at the end of row 22 change to pink then ch3 turn
Row 23 Pink
at the beginning of this row tr2 in-between the post of the first two stitches, continue to tr1 in-between each next two stitches until you reach the centre point tr2, ch2, tr2 into the centre and then continue to tr1 in-between all stitches from previous row - at the end of row 23 change to chartreuse then ch3 turn
Row 24 Chartreuse
at the beginning of this row tr2 in-between the post of the first two stitches, continue to tr1 in-between each next two stitches until you reach the centre point tr2, ch2, tr2 into the centre and then continue to tr1 in-between all stitches from previous row - at the end of row 24 change to cream then ch3 turn
Row 25 Cream
at the beginning of this row tr2 in-between the post of the first two stitches, continue to tr1 in-between each next two stitches until you reach the centre point tr2, ch2, tr2 into the centre and then continue to tr1 in-between all stitches from previous row - at the end of row 25 change to mint blue then ch3 turn
Row 26 Mint Blue
at the beginning of this row tr2 in-between the post of the first two stitches, continue to tr1 in-between each next two stitches until you reach the centre point tr2, ch2, tr2 into the centre and then continue to tr1 in-between all stitches from previous row - at the end of row 26 change to duck egg then ch3 turn
Row 27 Duck Egg
at the beginning of this row tr2 in-between the post of the first two stitches, continue to tr1 in-between each next two stitches until you reach the centre point tr2, ch2, tr2 into the centre and then continue to tr1 in-between all stitches from previous row - at the end of row 27 change to spring green then ch3 turn
Row 28 Spring Green
at the beginning of this row tr2 in-between the post of the first two stitches, continue to tr1 in-between each next two stitches until you reach the centre point tr2, ch2, tr2 into the centre and then continue to tr1 in-between all stitches from previous row - at the end of row 27 change to pale pink then ch3 turn
Rainbow section continued
Row s29 – 35 continue as previous row and follow colour sequence set – at the end of row 35 change to pale pink then ch2 turn
The border
Row 35 Rose Pink first row of border
htr2 in the first stitch from the previous row, then htr1 into each stitch, you will be making the htr into the top of the stitch from the previous row (normal crochet stitch) at the centre point htr2, ch2, htr and then continue to add ht1 into each stitch until you reach the last space, htr2, c1 turn
Row 35 Rose Pink second row of border
dc into each stitch until you reach the centre point, in the centre dc4, then continue to dc into each stitch until the end, fasten off.
The tassels x2
I have made two tassels for my faded rainbow shawl; you may want to add a third to the middle section.
tassels are really easy to make in just five easy steps. I’ve included some photos of the stages on page 6. All you need is some of the left-over yarn, a small piece of cardboard and sharp scissors. I have added pink hand-made clay beads to mine, you can use what you have to hand if want to order them please contact through her Etsy store link.
Step 1
Wrap each of the colours around a piece of cardboard about 6 times, this will give you a plump tassel. You can experiment with less yarn.
Step 2
Tie a piece of pale pink yarn around the top and knot it tightly. This will be the part you sew into your shawl edge. Do not cut this, you will use this to attach your bead and sew into one corner of your shawl.
Step 3
Next cut the bottom edge, don’t worry too much about the length, you will tidy it up at the end.
Step 4
Take your second piece of pale pink yarn and approximately 3cm down tie around to form the top knot, securely it tightly so that the pieces of yarn are held together.
Step 5
Trim the bottom edges to the desired length.
I’ve added a photo grid on my pdf pattern to show the five stages.
To attach your tassel to one corner of your shawl, thread the top piece of yarn through your darning needle, attach one bead, and sew into your corner. I sew back through the bead once to secure in place. If you want to sew into a clasp, this is a great idea to remove before washing your shawl.
To finish, sew in the ends of your rainbow section and where you joined your second Dove Grey yarn ball.
You shouldn’t need to block it, but if you do please follow the ball band instructions, do not iron!
Pattern and photos by Amanda Hurrell, Eight-by-Six©
You are welcome to use my pattern to make shawls to sell for personal use, but please do not copy or sell my pattern. Please credit me back with eightbysix, thank you.
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