Gleason Shawl Free Crochet Pattern
The Gleason Shawl free crochet pattern features Whims Merino DK from Furls Crochet. This easy shawl is perfect for anytime of the year.
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Size
Approx. 60” wide by 14” tall at the tallest point.
Yarn
4 skeins of Furls Whims Merino DK weight.
Hook
G+/4.5mm Furls streamline hook (or hook to obtain gauge)
H/5mm Furls streamline hook
Notes
This shawl is made in one piece starting with the body which is worked sideways. The trim is then added to the bottom.
Gauge
22 sts by 12 rows = 4’ square (blocked)
Gauge is worked alternating rows of sc and dc worked in the FLO
Abbreviations
ch = chain
st(s) = stitch(es)
sc = single crochet
Dc – double crochet
sc2tog = single crochet two together
Dc2tog = double crochet two together
FLO = front loop only
Ws – wrong side
Gleason Shawl Free Crochet Pattern Instructions
Increasing Rows
With smaller hook Ch 2.
Row 1 (ws): 2 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (2)
Row 2: Ch 2, working in the FLO, 2 dc in the 1st st, dc in the last. (3)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, working in the FLO, sc in each st until 1 st remains, 2 sc in the last st. (4)
Row 4: Ch 2, turn, working in the FLO, 2 dc in the 1st st, dc in each remaining st. (5)
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you have 62 total rows. You will have 63 sts.
Straight Rows
Row 1: Ch 1, turn, working in the FLO, sc in each st across.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, working in the FLO, dc in each st across.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have 62 rows for the straight section (124 rows total)
Decreasing rows
Row 1: Ch 1, turn, working in the FLO, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (62)
Row 2: Ch 1, working in the FLO, dc2tog, dc in each remaining st. (61)
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have 62 rows for the increasing section (186 rows total)
Trim
You will now start working in the ends of the rows along the decreasing and increasing side of the shawl.
Row 1: With larger hook, ch 1, evenly sc down the side of the shawl (1 sc per sc row and 2 sc per dc row). (280)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in the FLO, sc2tog, *dc in the next, sc in the next; repeat from * until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (278)
Repeat row 2, 9 more times.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
