Crosshatch Shawl
This easy crochet shawl is a perfect lightweight layer for spring and summer, adding a little texture without the bulk. The open crosshatch stitch works up quickly and is simple to memorize, so it’s great for crocheting while you relax or multitask. Made with fingering weight yarn, it has a soft drape and an airy feel that looks beautiful in solids, tonals, or gradients. It’s a fun, low-stress project that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to wear.
You’ll find everything you need to crochet the project below, including the yarn, crochet hook, a free pattern, and a video tutorial. If you like this pattern, please share it!
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Crochet Tutorials
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Crochet Stitches Used For The Cowl
For the shawl, you will be using mostly treble crochet with a single crochet border. If you are new to these stitches, click on each one to be taken to a beginner tutorial that will walk you through step-by-step before you start the project.
Suggested Yarn
Unfortunately, for the shawl pictured, the yarn is no longer made but you may be able to find it in someone’s stash. It is called Uru Yarn in Blue Barry. However, this is an easy yarn to substitute. You will need approx. 725 yards of fingering weight yarn.
Other Yarn Options
I’ve listed some great options below that would work great for this pattern in various price points.
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Lindy Chain from Knit Picks/WeCrochet is a unique fingering weight yarn with a lightweight chainette construction that gives your fabric a soft, airy feel with beautiful drape. The blend of linen and Pima cotton makes it cool and breathable, which is perfect for warm-weather projects like tops, shawls, and lightweight accessories. It has a smooth, slightly matte finish that really lets openwork and textured stitches shine, and it gets even softer after washing.
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Stroll Tonal from Knit Picks/WeCrochet is a super versatile fingering weight yarn that’s known for its soft feel and beautiful, subtle color shifts. The 75% superwash merino and 25% nylon blend gives it that perfect balance of warmth, durability, and easy care, so it works just as well for shawls and lightweight garments as it does for socks. Each 100-gram hank has plenty of yardage for larger projects, and the tonal dyeing adds depth without overpowering textured stitches or lace. It’s one of those reliable, budget-friendly yarns that feels great in your hands and makes finished pieces look polished and wearable.
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Dream in Color Smooshy Yak is a luxurious fingering weight yarn that feels incredibly soft and smooth in your hands while still having the strength and structure you want for long-lasting projects. The blend of superwash merino, yak, and a touch of nylon gives it beautiful drape, excellent stitch definition, and a gentle warmth that makes it perfect for shawls, garments, and special accessories worn close to the skin. The yak fiber adds a subtle depth to the color and a slightly matte, sophisticated finish, and with around 400 yards per skein you get plenty of yardage for lightweight projects that look and feel extra polished.
Crochet Hook Used For Pattern
You’ll need a 4 mm crochet hook (US F/G) for this project to achieve the same size shawl shown when gauge is met. Both F and G are listed because some manufacturers label 4 mm hooks differently, but they refer to the same size.
After testing numerous brands of crochet hooks, I’ve narrowed down my favorites. Below, you’ll find my top picks, ranked from least to most expensive.
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Clover Soft Touch Amour crochet hooks are my absolute favorite! Their comfy, soft handles make long crochet sessions a breeze.
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For just slightly more money, Etimo Tulip Crochet hooks are another winner in my book. With their cushioned, ergonomic handles and smooth hooks, they make crocheting with any kind of yarn super easy.
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For those of you who like to splurge, Furls Crochet hooks are beautiful hooks made from resin, wood, and metal. Their ergonomic design and polished surfaces make each stitch smooth and effortless. Treat yourself to these elegant hooks for a truly premium crochet experience.
Additional Supplies Needed
The only other thing you will need is a yarn needle to weave in the ends. My favorite yarn needles are made of metal, they are easy to slide through any yarn. I like the Susan Bates option below.
Gauge For Pattern
To achieve the same size as listed below, you will need the following gauge: 4″ =20 STS x 8 rows in pattern. However, since this is a shawl, you do not have to worry too much about gauge unless you want the exact same size noted below.
Finished Measurements
The finished shawl when following gauge is approx. 19″ wide x 56″ long.
Video Tutorial
This video tutorial will walk you through making the shawl.
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Special Stitches Used in Pattern
Tall CH: This will be used instead of a beginning CH 4. You will pull up a loop as tall as a TR, then lock it in with another CH. Your first TR will be worked in the first ST of the row. The tall CH does not count as a ST. This will eliminate the gap at the beginning of the Row. See the video tutorial for more information on this.
Construction
The shawl is worked flat with the border made as you go.
Abbreviations Used
- CH: chain
- SC: single crochet
- TR: treble crochet
- ST(S): stitch (es)
- *…: pattern repeat, work the stitches after the asterisk across the body of the project when called for. The pattern will tell you when to stop the repeat.
Special Instructions for Pattern
- Read through the pattern before beginning.
- You may substitute a CH 4 in place of a Tall CH if you prefer, do not work a TR into the 1st stitch if you do. The video tutorial will show you how both of these options look.
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Crosshatch Shawl
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Shawl Instructions
CH 280
Row 1: Beginning in 2nd CH from hook, SC in each ST across. Tip: Work into the bottom bump for a nice edge along the foundation row.
Rows 2-3: Turn, CH 1, SC in each ST across.
Row 4: Turn, tall CH, TR in first 2 STS, skip next 2 STS, TR in next ST, CH 1, TR in the 1st of 2 STS skipped behind the TR just made to cross them, *CH 1, skip next 3 STS, TR in next ST, CH 1, TR in 2nd of 3 STS skipped behind the TR just made to cross them; repeat from * across to last 2 STS, TR in last 2 STS.
Rows 5-35: Turn, tall CH, TR in first 2 STS, skip next 2 STS and TR in TR below, CH 1, TR in 1 of the 2 STS skipped behind the TR just made to cross them, *CH 1, skip next 3 STS, TR in next TR below, CH 1, TR in 2nd of 3 STS skipped behind the TR just made to cross them; repeat from * across to last 2 STS, TR in last 2 STS.
Rows 36-38: Turn, CH 1, SC in each ST across.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Block with preferred method.
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