Orchid Shawl: A Free Crochet Pattern
The Orchid Shawl is inspired by the unique shape of those exotic blossoms that enchant our eyes and delight our senses. The gently drooping flowers, the bold leaves, the stretching areal roots: each aspect of the orchid is reflected in this uniquely beautiful, yet simple, crochet shawl pattern.
The Orchid Shawl is the first in the Spring Shawl Series. Make sure you are subscribed to my email list to get notified when each shawl pattern is available! These patterns will vary in shape, difficulty, and technique, but each one will be inspired by some of my favorite flowers. Don’t miss out on a single pattern by subscribing to my email list. I will also be publishing a video tutorial for each of these shawls, so head over to my new YouTube channel so you don’t miss them!
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The Yarn
My favorite aspect of this shawl design? You can use any yarn you want!! You can make it with fingering weight yarn or worsted weight yarn or anything in between! I used my Luxe Lollies from Hobby Lobby, which is, sadly, a discontinued yarn. Luxe Lollies is a lot like Red Heart Unforgettable, but I think this spring shawl would also be stunning in cotton for a spring or summer accessory. Or even a Lion Brand Mandala would look lovely with these stitches! Check out We Crochet for my favorite yarns!
The Hook
As usual, I’m using my favorite hooks from Furls. For this project I used my 4 mm hook in the Cookies and Cream Swirl. I love these ergonomic hooks for how comfortable they are and how easy they are to work with. If you are looking to invest in quality ergonomic hooks that are also absolutely beautiful, check out furls!
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Of course, you can find lots of different ergonomic hooks on the market. Another popular option are The Hook Nook ergonomic set you can purchase through We Crochet. These hooks have a similar shape to the furls hooks, but they are all made out of resin, so they are a little more affordable. Check them out below!
Pattern PDFs
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Materials:
500 yds of Dk/3 weight acrylic yarn
4 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Gauge:
This item is made to measure and gauge is not necessary for the final outcome.
Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Ea - Each
Sc - Single Crochet
Sk - Skip
St(s) - Stitch(es)
Sp - Space
Yo - Yarn Over
Special Stitches:
Cl - Cluster: (Yo, insert hook into designated ch-3 sp and draw up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops) twice, sk next st, (yo, insert hook into next ch-3 sp and draw up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops) twice, yo, draw through 5 loops.
Notes:
This pattern can be made to measure using your preferred yarn weight and hook. Simply repeat the pattern until you have reached the desired size.
Sts between *asterisks* are repeated.
Sts between (parentheses) are made in the same st.
Notes in the pattern are in (italics and parentheses).
Sts are counted at the end of each row.
This pattern is written in rows. Turn at the end of each row.
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Pattern:
Ch 6, join with sl st to form a ring.
Row 1: Ch-2, work 17 dc into the ring. (17 dc)
Row 2: Ch-1, sc in the first st, ch-4, sk 1, cl across next 5 sts, ch-4, sk 1, sc in next st, ch-4, sk 1, cl across next 5 sts, ch-4, sk 1, sc in last st. (2 cl, 3 sc)
Row 3: Ch-6 (counts as dc, ch-3), dc in first st, ch-3, sc in next cl, ch-3, (dc, ch-3, dc) in next sc, ch-3, sc in next cl, ch-3, (dc, ch-3, dc) in last st. (6 dc, 2 sc)
Row 4: Ch-1, sc in first st, ch-4, cl, ch 4, sc in next sc, ch-4, cl, ch-2, sc in center ch-3 sp, ch-2, cl, ch 4, sc in next sc, ch 4, cl, ch-4, sc in last st. (4 cl, 5 sc)
Row 5: Ch-6 (counts as dc, ch-3), dc in first st, ch-3, sc in next cl, *ch-3, dc in next sc, ch- 3, sc in next cl,* repeat to middle sc, ch-3, (dc, ch-3, dc) in the middle sc, ch-3, sc in next cl, *ch-3, dc in next sc, ch-3, sc in next cl,* repeat to last sc, ch-3, (dc, ch-3, dc) in last sc. (8 dc, 4 sc)
Row 6: Ch-1, sc in first st, ch-4, *cl, ch-4, sc in next sc, ch-4,* repeat to center ch-3 sp, cl, ch-2, sc in center ch-3 sp, ch-2, cl, ch-4, *sc in next sc, ch-4, cl, ch-4,* repeat to last st, sc in last st. (6 cl, 7 sc)
Repeat rows 5-6 until you reach the desired size for the shawl. Each time you repeat row 6, you will have 2 more cl sts than the previous repeat of row 6. For instance, row 6 will have 6 cl sts, row 8 will have 8 cl sts, etc.
After you have reached the desired size, fasten off and weave in ends.
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This pattern is written by Rebekah Haas. I hold the copyright to this pattern. It should not be published, shared, or sold without direct permission of the designer. You are, of course, welcome to sell any items you make using this pattern. If you post pictures of your item on Instagram or Facebook, please credit me with the design by linking to my Instagram account or website. Thank you for choosing to make my pattern! I hope it inspires you!
