Chic DIY Crochet Off-the-Shoulder Shawl — Free Round-by-Round Pattern (40 in)
Make a stylish off-the-shoulder crochet shawl you can wear year-round. This pattern is worked in rounds to create a circular shawl that sits off the shoulders; it uses medium-weight (worsted) yarn and a 5.00 mm (H/8) hook. The finished piece measures approximately 40 inches in circumference and 12 inches in length — a versatile size for layering over dresses or sweaters.
The crochet off-the-shoulder shawl below includes a materials list, stitch guide, and round-by-round instructions to follow. Photos show the finished shawl, stitch close-ups, and work-in-progress shots to help you reproduce the look.
The crochet off-the-shoulder shawl is a trendy and versatile accessory that adds a touch of elegance to any outfit. Whether you're headed to a picnic or a night out on the town, this chic piece will keep you stylish and cozy. With its intricate design and soft fabric, it's perfect for those breezy summer evenings or chilly winter days. So why not treat yourself to this fashionable and oh-so-comfortable shawl that will have you turning heads wherever you go!
Finished off-the-shoulder shawl shown draped off the shoulders.
Ingredients:
Crochet Hook: H/8-5.00MM
Craft Scissors
Yarn Sewing Needle
Yarn used: 1 Skein/ Caron Simply Soft "Scrap Yarn" /Medium 4
Thread and Sewing Needle
Stitch guide:
HDC = half double crochet
SC = single crochet
SS = slip stitch
ST(S) = stitch(es)
CH = chain
R[number] = Row
RND = Round
Final measurements of shawl: 40 inches circumference //12 inches length
Close-up showing lace stitch pattern and yarn texture.
CH 105
Connect the last ST to the first ST, then CH 4.
RND1: TRC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, TRC into the next ST, CH 2, Skip 2 STS, **[TRC, CH 1, TRC again] All into the same ST, CH 2, Skip 2 STS, then TRC only once in the next ST, CH 2, Skip 2 STS... [**Repeat method for the entire round, at the end of the round, SS to continue work and 4TCHS.]
RND2-RND3: TRC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip to TRC into the next ST, CH 2, Skip to **[TRC, CH 1, TRC again] All into the same middle ST [from previous round], CH 2, Skip and then TRC only once in the next ST, CH 2, Skip to... [**Repeat method for the entire round, at the end of the round, SS to continue work and 4TCHS.]
Work-in-progress photo showing round construction and how the pattern grows outward.
RND4: TRC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip to TRC into the next ST, CH 4, Skip to **[TRC, CH 1, TRC again] All into the same middle space [from previous round], CH 4, Skip and then TRC only once in the next ST, CH 4, Skip to... [**Repeat method for the entire round, at the end of the round, SS to continue work and 4TCHS.]
RND5: TRC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip to TRC into the next ST, CH 4, Skip to **TRC [3 times] All into the same middle ST [from previous round], CH 4, Skip and then TRC only once in the next ST, CH 4, Skip to... [**Repeat method for the entire round, at the end of the round, SS to continue work and 4TCHS.]
RND6: TRC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip to TRC into the next ST, CH 4, Skip to **[TRC, CH 4, TRC again] All into the same middle space [from previous round], CH 4, Skip and then TRC only once in the next ST, CH 4, Skip to... [**Repeat method for the entire round, at the end of the round, SS to continue work and 4TCHS.]
RND7: TRC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip to TRC into the next ST, CH 4, Skip to **[TRC, CH 6, TRC again] All into the same middle space [from previous round], CH 4, Skip and then TRC only once in the next ST, CH 4, Skip to... [**Repeat method for the entire round, at the end of the round, SS to continue work and 4TCHS.]
RND8: TRC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip to TRC into the next ST, CH 7, Skip to **TRC [3 times] All into the same middle ST [from previous round], CH 4, Skip and then TRC only once in the next ST, CH 4, Skip to... [**Repeat method for the entire round, at the end of the round, SS to continue work and 3TCHS.]
RND9: DC into the first ST, CH 1, then HDC into next ST, CH 10, Skip to DC into the next ST, CH 10, Skip to **DC into the middle ST [from previous round], CH 10, Skip and then HDC into the following ST... [**Repeat method for the entire round, at the end of the round, SS to complete work.]
Edge detail showing chain spaces and final rounds.
Shawl draped to show shape and approximate length when worn off the shoulders.