Blushing Beauty Rectangle Shawl Crochet Pattern tailored for beginners. The fuchsia really pops with the white rows. There are photo tutorials throughout. Plus, I tried a new stitch that I am sharing with you today too.
Elevate any ensemble with this straightforward crochet design that is easy to crochet. It is a two row repeat once started. Spoil yourself with a calming and creative project by choosing your own custom colors, or even keep it one solid shade. Its airy design ensures versatility, seamlessly accompanying you throughout the year, whether you’re inside relishing air-conditioned comfort or outside savoring mild evenings.
Lacy Crochet Shawl Patterns
For those of you that have visited my blog before, you may have had the chance to check out the crochet shawl patterns that I have made. I am on a quest to make a beautiful, lacy crochet shawl in honor of the beautiful women in my life. As you can tell, this latest one is after a woman that has a bright spirit. She is always smiling, caring, and bringing joy to those around her. Traveling, reading, and trying new things makes her happy. She will look beautiful in this colorful shawl.
This shawl crochet pattern uses simple stitches and it’s so much fun to crochet!
Beautiful and Colorful Crochet Shawl
Recently, I had made a blanket that started with the normal chain, then I added my double crochet stitches. When I added the border, I didn’t really like how the first row looked different from the ending row. The chain stitch pulled with the weight of the border and I wanted it to look a bit more like the ending row, which I loved the look of. Well, I stumbled upon the no chain double crochet stitch.
It took me a few tries to get the hang of it, but I love it!
I hope you give it a try too.
The photo shows the No Chain Double Crochet looks like. It is like a chain stitch and a double crochet worked vertically. This lessens the potential for a large gap when crocheting on the border.
This is the first crochet pattern that I had tried using the no chain double crochet foundation row. The goal was to have the first row look just as nice as the final row of the pattern. I hope the close up shows how nice it looks for this crochet shawl.
Often, when the initial chain is completed and the first row of a pattern is completed, there is sometimes a different look to this first row as the initial chain stitches seem to pull. Therefore, I was motivated to try the no chain double crochet stitch. I was a bit confused at first, and then I thought that the row was looking crooked. However, once I got about 10 stitches into it, I laid it out flat and it looked wonderful.
Working the Colors of the Shawl
As you can see from the photo, the shawl has long rows of the fuchsia and white. The rows of each color may look random; however, there is a middle row of the fuchsia that consists of a double crochet, chain 1, skip 1. On either side of that, the rows are varied the same on each side of the middle so their is symmetry to the look of the lacy shawl.
Two Row Repeat
This free pattern is one of those patterns that is a pleasure to make. Once the first few rows are done, the pattern is in your head and you can watch television while making something beautiful.
Whether you aim to craft a stunning shawl or wrap for your personal collection or seek to gift a prayer shawl to a cherished friend or family member, you’ll appreciate the versatility of the Touch of Blush Shawl.
Can I use a different yarn weight for this easy crochet shawl?
Yes! You can use a different weight yarn and crochet hook and follow the instructions below. This is a flexible pattern for substitutions since it’s a crochet accessory, not a fitted item. And if you don’t want to change yarn colors, check out some self striping yarn.
What is the best crochet stitch for a crochet shawl?
For the beginner crocheter, a double crochet stitch is great to start with. It’s the most common stitch when creating shawls, as it creates a full, light, lacy shawl look that is delicate and perfect for any season.
The double crochet stitch offers versatility, effortlessly adaptable to both rows and rounds, yielding varied looks and textures. For added dimension in your shawl, incorporating chain spaces enhances its appeal while maintaining the simplicity of the crochet pattern. With a bit of practice, mastering these double crochet stitches can infuse your shawl with a distinctive and captivating aesthetic.
If you are new to crochet, here are other crochet stitch tutorials you may find helpful.
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Directions: Blushing Beauty Rectangle Shawl Crochet Pattern
Skill Level
Easy. Great for a beginner crocheter.
Gauge
14 stitches every 4 inches. 8 rows of double crochet every 4 inches.
Finished Size
17 inches wide X 68 inches long
To change the length, add or decrease the no chain double crochet stitches by an even number. To change the width, add or decrease the rows. However, you will want to adjust your yarn color rows as well.
Materials
1 Skein Caron Simply Soft Fuchsia 315 yards (I barely made it with one skein, if your stitches are loser that mine, it might take a bit into a second skein).
2 Skeins Caron Simply Soft White 630 yards (I actually only used 3/4 of the second skein)
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Size H Crochet Hook 5.0 mm
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Abbreviations
CH = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
SK = Skip Stitch
ST = Stitch
Pattern Notes
Pattern is written in US Crochet Terms
Chain 3 at the beginning of the rows always counts as a double crochet.
Pattern is worked in rows the length of the shawl.
Special Stitch Directions
No Chain Double Crochet
Hopefully, my directions are easy to understand. Essentially, what you are doing is working a single crochet and double crochet vertically rather than horizontally. This creates an initial chain stitch to look just as nice as the last row of crochet.
All of these steps will count as the first stitch in the No Chain Double Crochet Stitch. Chain 3. Yarn over and insert hook into the first Chain stitch. Next, yarn over and pull yarn though the first loop on the hook. Yarn over pull yarn over the next two loops. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the last two loops.
All of these steps will count as the second stitch in the No Chain Double Crochet Stitch. Yarn over, insert hook into both loops on the bottom stitch. Next, yarn over and pull the yarn through the first two loops. Yarn over pull through the next two loops. Yarn over and pull through the last two loops. Continue repeating these steps to make the number of stitches desired.
Video Tutorial for the NO CHAIN DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH
Photo Tutorial for the No Chain Double Crochet Foundation Stitches
Directions
246 No Chain Double Crochet Stitches. Using the White yarn.
Row 2
CH 3 plus 1 (Counts as DC and CH 1). SK 1, DC. [CH 1 SK 1 DC] repeat between the [ ] to the end. Ending with a DC in the last ST.
Row 3
CH 3 (Counts as DC). DC in the next ST. DC in each ST all the way to the end.
Rows 4-36
Repeat Rows 2 and 3. Change colors at the end of a row.
Finishing
Weave in the ends. Cut off the excess yarn.
Below the close up photos of the stitches, I have listed the specific row colors.
Here are close up photos of the two rows being worked for the lacy shawl.
Row Colors for the Blushing Beauty Shawl Crochet Pattern
White = No chain double crochet row through row 3
Fuchsia = Rows 4 – 6
White = Rows 7-10
Fuchsia = Rows 11 -12
White = Rows 13-14
Fuchsia = Row 15
White = Rows 16-17
Fuchsia = Row 18 (this is the middle of the Shawl)
White = Rows 19-20
Fuchsia = Row 21
White = Rows 22-23
Fuchsia = Rows 24-25
White = Rows 26-30
Fuchsia = Rows 31-33
White = Rows 34-36
I hope that you liked this free crochet pattern. If you are looking for more ideas for crochet patterns, here are a few others you may enjoy.
- Victoria Lacy Shawl Crochet Pattern
- Aurora Borealis Easy Rectangular Crochet Shawl Pattern
- Crochet Open Weave Summer Shawl
You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.
Your pattern shows a button used to hold the shawl closed. How do you determine which type of closure to use?
I search around in my pins, etc. and find something that I think will look nice.
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