The Pebble Shawl was a joy to make and while I was working on it, I couldn’t help but think about how it would make such a wonderful gift this holiday season or for any occasion for that matter. It works up quickly and is considered an Easy/Intermediate level crochet pattern.
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This shawl is worked from the bottom tip and flares out from there. It uses only easy stitches including the single crochet and double crochet and I’ve included photos of each row to go along with the instructions.
I tried to create a stitch chart, but it just wasn’t looking right. If anyone is interested in that, maybe I can draw one up with different colored sharpies. Let me know in the comment box below.
The tassels are completely optional. I know that not everyone likes tassels. If you prefer, you could add fringe or simply leave it plain. The choice is yours.
However, if you are interested in making tassels, I’ve created a step-by-step photo tutorial that explains how to make them with common household items. I love not having to buy extra stuff when I don’t have to. My craft supplies already overrun our house! 😉
Also, the example Pebble Shawl does not have a border added. I did this because the yarn that I chose is already so “busy” with all of the colors, that I didn’t think that it was necessary.
If you feel like you’d really like to have a border for a more finished look, you could always add a row of single crochets around the perimeter, working three single crochets in the corners. That is just a suggestion. You can use whatever stitches/stitch pattern you like for a border.
One last thing, this pattern is completely customizable. You can use whatever size yarn you desire. I recommend using the size hook is recommended on your yarn package and you also need to know that if you use any yarn that is not a size 4, your shawl may end up larger or smaller than the example.
My advice here would be to work your two row repeat until you feel like you are satisfied with the size of your shawl. But, the great thing is that it can be anywhere from child-sized up to 5XL and beyond!
If you’d like to see more shawl/wrap patterns that I’ve designed (including one that has a video that went viral on YouTube) click here! The one that went viral is called the Snowy Sky Shawl. I’ll be making a video for the Pebble Shawl as well here very soon. I will update this post when it is live.
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Pebble Shawl
Materials Used:
- 16.5 oz of Stitch Studio by Nicole Nature in Pebble – 524 yds/480 m – 330 g/10.5 oz
- Or any size 4 medium weight yarn
- J (5.75 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Finished Size Approximately:
71” Width x 33.5” Height
Gauge:
15 double crochet stitches and 6 rows in a 4” (10cm) square.
Skill Level:
Easy/Intermediate
Special Stitches:
Shell Stitch – 5 dc together
Abbreviations:
FC – foundation chain (starting chain)
ch(s) – chain(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sp(s) – space(s)
sk – skip
prev – previous
Notes:
- This particular yarn is no longer available from what I’ve seen, but you can use any yarn you wish to make this shawl. Simply use the hook size recommended on your yarn package. Please keep in mind that if you use a larger or smaller size yarn than the suggested size 4 medium weight, your shawl will either be larger or smaller than the example here. Just continue to repeat Rows 6 and 7 until you are happy with the overall size of the shawl. Always finish on a Row 7 repeat.
- The tassels are optional. I used the method shown in this photo tutorial for making the tassels: https://www.highlandhickorydesigns.com/how-to-make-yarn-tassels/
- The example triangle shawl has no border because of the “busy” look of the yarn I chose. If you would like to add a border to your shawl, you can work a simple sc border around the perimeter, with 3 sc in each corner or you can use any stitch you prefer. This is also optional.
*** American crochet terms used throughout.
Instructions:
FC: Ch 7, dc in 1st ch to form an upside down triangle shape. Turn.
Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1 here and throughout), 5 dc in ch sp, ch 1, dc in 4th ch of FC. Turn. {1 shell}
Row 2: Ch 6 (counts as dc + ch 3 here and throughout), dc in 1st st, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, sk next st, sc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next st. In 3rd ch of turning ch, (dc, ch 3, dc). Turn. {2 ch-3 sps}
Row 3: Ch 4, 5 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, dc in next st, sk next ch-1 sp, sk next 3 sc, sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, 5 dc in ch-6 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. Turn. {2 shells}
Row 4: Ch 6, dc in 1st st, *ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, sk next st, sc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next st* sk ch-1 sp. In sp between next 2 dc from prev row, work (dc, ch 3, dc). Repeat from * to * one more time until ch-4 sp remains. In 3rd ch, (dc, ch 3, dc). Turn. {3 ch-3 sps}
Row 5: Ch 4, *5 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, dc in next st, sk ch-1 sp, sk next 3 sts, sk ch-1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1* Repeat from * to * one more time until ch-6 sp remains. Work 5 dc in ch-6 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch. Turn. {3 shells}
Row 6: Ch 6, dc in 1st st, *ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, sk next st, sc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next st** sk ch-1 sp. In sp between next 2 dc from prev row, work (dc, ch 3, dc).* Repeat from * to * across stopping at ** when ch-4 sp remains. In 3rd ch, (dc, ch 3, dc). Turn. {4 ch-3 sps}
Row 7: Ch 4, *5 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, dc in next st, sk ch-1 sp, sk next 3 sts, sk ch-1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1* Repeat from * to * across until ch-6 sp remains. Work 5 dc in ch-6 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch. Turn. {4 shells}
Note: Stitch counts {ch-3 sps and shells} increase by one with each row repeat. For example, Row 8 will have 5 ch-3 sps and Row 9 will have 5 shells. Row 10 will have 6 ch-3 sps and Row 11 will have 6 shells. And so on.
Continue to repeat and alternate Row 6 and 7 for 61 rows or until you are satisfied with the size. Always finish on a Row 7 repeat.
Final Row: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, ch 2, sk ch-1 sp, sk next st, sc in next 3 sts, *ch 5, sk next st, sk ch-1 sp, sk next 2 sts, sk ch-1 sp, sk next st, sc in next 3 sts* Repeat from * to * across until ch-4 sp remains. Ch 2, sk next st, sc in 3rd ch.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Tassels
Using a DVD case or similar shaped object, wrap yarn around 40 times and follow the instructions from this photo tutorial link.
Attach your tassels to the corner points of the Pebble Shawl and weave in any ends.
I hope you’ve enjoyed the Pebble Shawl crochet pattern! If you make one, be sure to tag me in social media when you are showing it off. @highlandhickorydesigns
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