Crochet X-Capade Trapezoid Shawl
The Crochet X-Capade Trapezoid Shawl is a fabulous addition to any wardrobe! This unique shawl combines intricate crochet work with a trendy trapezoid shape to create a versatile and stylish accessory. Whether you're looking to jazz up a casual outfit or add a touch of elegance to a formal event, this shawl is the perfect choice. The X-Capade design adds a fun twist to a classic crocheted shawl, making it a conversation starter wherever you go. With its cozy feel and eye-catching design, this shawl is sure to become a staple piece in your closet. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a new project or someone who simply loves unique accessories, the Crochet X-Capade Trapezoid Shawl is a must-have!
MATERIALS
- Color A: The Crochet Cove Classic DK, weight #3 yarn (100% Superwash Merino; 246 yds/225 m; 3.5 oz/100 g skein): Starfruit x 2
- Color B: Old Rusted Chair Squish DK, weight #3 (100%superwash merino, 231 yds / 211 m; 3.5 oz /100g): Limelight x 1
- Alternative Yarns:
- WeCrochet CotLin
- WeCrochet Swish Pops
- Lion Brand Mandala
- Lion Brand LB Collection 100% Superwash Merino
- Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
- Cascade 220 Superwash
- Hook US H8 / 5.00 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- measuring tape
GAUGE
3 x-st =3.75” [9.5 cm], 4 rows = 4” [10 cm], blocked
FINISHED SIZE(S)
27.75” L x 65.5” W [70.5 cm L x 166 cm W]
PATTERN KEY
Ch: chain
Cnr: corner
CSTR: chainless starting treble crochet
Dc: double crochet
FO: fasten off
Ftr: foundation treble
Ftr inc: foundation treble increase
Prev: previous
Rem: remains
Rep: repeat
Sc: single crochet
Sk: skip
Sl st: slip stitch
Tr: treble crochet
X-st: X-stitch
SPECIAL STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
CSTR: pull up a loop to height of row, holding loop in place and wrap yarn around hook twice (yarn over), insert hook in first st, YO, pull up a loop, [YO, pull through 2 loops] three times
First ftr: ch 4, YO 2 times, insert hook in first ch, YO, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through 1 loop (ch made, 4 loops on hook), [YO, pull through 2 loops] 3 times
Ftr: YO 2 times, insert hook in ch of prev st, YO, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through 1 loop (ch made, 4 loops on hook), [YO, pull through 2 loops] 3 times
Ftr inc: YO 2 times, insert hook in ch of prev st, YO, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through 1 loop (ch made, 4 loops on hook), [YO, pull through 2 loops] 3 times, ch 2, YO 2 times, insert hook in ch of prev st, YO, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), [YO, pull through 2 loops] 3 times
X Stitch: YO 2 times, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), sk 2 sts, YO, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), [YO, pull through 2 loops] 4 times, ch 2, YO, insert hook from right to left in center of X, pull up a loop, [YO, pull through 2 loops] 2 times
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Intermediate
NOTES
- Pattern is written in US terms.
- Read entire pattern before beginning.
- Pattern is worked in 2 sections: Shawl and Edging
- CSTR counts as the first st throughout the pattern, and can be replaced with ch 4.
- Ch counts as a st throughout the pattern.
- 2 ch or 1 ch and 1 st will always be skipped between the legs of the x-st.
- For the Edging, to alternate between each color for each st, pick up the next color to YO, pull through 2 loops.
INSTRUCTIONS
Row 1: With Color A, 4 ftr, ftr inc, 2 ftr, ftr inc, 4ftr, turn. 14 tr, 4 ch
Alternative start: Ch 16, starting in 5th ch from hook, tr in next 3 sts, * (tr, ch 2, tr) in next st, tr in next 4 sts, rep from *, turn.
Row 2: CSTR, tr in same st, [X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr(cnr made)) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 3 X-st, 4 ch
Note: The X-st before the cnr will end in the first ch of the ch-2 sp, and the X-st after the cnr will start in the second ch of the ch-2 sp in all rows.
Row 3: CSTR, tr in same st, [2 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 2 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 6 X-st, 4 ch
Row 4: CSTR, tr in same st, [3 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 3 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 9 X-st, 4 ch
Row 5: CSTR, tr in same st, [4 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 4 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 12 X-st, 4 ch
Row 6: CSTR, tr in same st, [5 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 5 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 15 X-st, 4 ch
Row 7: CSTR, tr in same st, [6 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 6 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 18 X-st, 4 ch
Row 8: CSTR, tr in same st, [7 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 7 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 21 X-st, 4 ch
Row 9: CSTR, tr in same st, [8 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 8 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 24 X-st, 4 ch
Row 10: CSTR, tr in same st, [9 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 9 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 27 X-st, 4 ch
Row 11: CSTR, tr in same st, [10 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 10 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 30 X-st, 4 ch
Row 12: CSTR, tr in same st, [11 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 11 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 33 X-st, 4 ch
Row 13: CSTR, tr in same st, [12 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 12 X-st, 2 tr in last st, change to Color B, FO Color A, turn. 12 tr, 36 X-st, 4 ch
Row 14: CSTR, tr in same st, [13 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 13 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 39 X-st, 4 ch
Row 15: CSTR, tr in same st, [14 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 14 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 42 X-st, 4 ch
Row 16: CSTR, tr in same st, [15 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 15 X-st, 2 tr in last st, change to Color A, FO Color B, turn. 12 tr, 45 X-st, 4 ch
Row 17: CSTR, tr in same st, [16 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 16 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 48 X-st, 4 ch
Row 18: CSTR, tr in same st, [17 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 17 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 51 X-st, 4 ch
Row 19: CSTR, tr in same st, [18 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 18 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 54 X-st, 4 ch
Row 20: CSTR, tr in same st, [19 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 19 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 57 X-st, 4 ch
Row 21: CSTR, tr in same st, [20 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 20 X-st, 2 tr in last st, change to Color B, FO Color A, turn. 12 tr, 60 X-st, 4 ch
Row 22: CSTR, tr in same st, [21 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 21 X-st, 2 tr in last st, turn. 12 tr, 63 X-st, 4 ch
Row 23: CSTR, tr in same st, [22 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 22 X-st, 2 tr in last st, change to Color A, FO Color B, turn. 12 tr, 66 X-st, 4 ch
Row 24: CSTR, tr in same st, [23 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 23 X-st, 2 tr in last st,turn. 12 tr, 69 X-st, 4 ch
Row 25: CSTR, tr in same st, [24 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 24 X-st, 2 tr in last st,turn. 12 tr, 72 X-st, 4 ch
Row 26: CSTR, tr in same st, [25 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 25 X-st, 2 tr in last st,turn. 12 tr, 75 X-st, 4 ch
Row 27: CSTR, tr in same st, [26 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 26 X-st, 2 tr in last st, change to Color B, FO Color A, turn. 12 tr, 78 X-st, 4 ch
Row 28: CSTR, tr in same st, [27 X-st, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) around ch-2 sp] 2 times, 27 X-st, 2 tr in last st,turn. 12 tr, 81 X-st, 4 ch
Edging
Working along top edge, evenly sc in the side of each row with the matching color until the center, sc in the ch of the last ftr; ch 6, sc in ch of first ftr; evenly sc in the side of each row with the matching color to the last st; using both colors, ch 6, sk 2 sts, sl st to next st, [*ch 6, sk next 3 sts, sl st in next st, rep from * to cnr, ch 4, dc around ch-2, ch 4, sk next 2 st, sl st in next st] 2 times, **ch 6, sk next 3 sts, sl st in next st, rep from ** until 2 sts rem, ch 6, sk last 2, sl st first sc to join, FO.
Finishing
- Wet block shawl, then pin to final measurements.
- Weave in ends.