A beautiful symmetrical shawl crocheted using yarn with an ombré effect. The body of the shawl is worked in a simple corner-to-corner (C2C) pattern. The color gradient of the yarn adds depth and elegance without the need for complex stitches—perfect for beginners looking for a rewarding project.
Difficulty: Beginner
Materials:
50 m ombré tri-ply yarn
Crochet hook size 3 mm
Finished Dimensions: 60 × 120 cm
Abbreviations / Stitches Used:
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble (triple) crochet
ss – slip stitch
pop – popcorn stitch (made of 5 double crochets)
bpdc – back post double crochet around the popcorn: yarn over, insert the hook from back to front and around the popcorn stitch, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), complete the dc
Special Stitches:
S1 (Center Section 1): ch 4, pop into the middle stitch, ch 5, ss to 3rd ch of the row below
S2 (Center Section 2): ch 4, bpdc around the popcorn from previous row, ch 5, ss to 3rd ch of the row below
Picot (optional): sc, ch 3, ss into the front two loops of the sc
WS – Wrong Side
RS – Right Side (Front)
Instructions
Start crocheting from the center of the top edge. The triangle shape will form as you work outward from the middle.
Note: A detailed step-by-step may be challenging for beginners. It’s recommended to follow the accompanying diagram or refer to freely available C2C video tutorials online.
Pattern
Row 1 (WS): Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, ch 3, ss to first ch. Turn.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, ss to last dc of previous row, work S1, ch 3, 3 dc into the side of previous row.
Row 3 (WS): Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, ss to last dc of previous row, ch 3, 2 dc into the side of previous row, work S2, (ch 3, 3 dc into side of previous row) repeat to end.
Row 4 (RS): Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, ss to previous row, (ch 3, 3 dc into side of previous row, ss to previous row) repeat to the square before center, ch 3, 2 dc into side of previous row, ss to previous row, work S1, (ch 3, 3 dc into side of previous row) repeat to end.
Repeat Row 4, alternating S1 and S2 in the center, until almost all yarn is used. Reserve enough for the final row:
Final Row: Ch 4, 3 dc into first stitch, (ss to peak, 3 dc into ss of previous row) repeat to center, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc into popcorn, (ss to peak, 3 dc into ss of previous row) repeat to end, tr into last stitch.
Fasten off. Your shawl is complete!
Finishing (Optional):
You may add a row of picots along the outer edge for a decorative finish. In this version, the shawl was left plain for a clean look. Tassels can also be added for flair.
