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Fall Triangle Shawl Pattern for Beginners

This Fall Triangle Shawl Free Pattern for Beginners was inspired by the beautiful fall sunsets with seasonal changing of leaves colors as the temperatures begin to drop in the evening. When the evenings get longer, and the days get shorter we will have a beautiful color palette to view outside.

That is okay though as it means more time spent crocheting for me. Crochet patterns like this easy shawl are just perfect to work on and let the stresses of the day melt away.

If you are a newer crocheter, you can crochet this lovely pattern. Once you have mastered the double crochet and chain stitch, you are ready to make this easy crochet shawl pattern. Even if you are an experienced crocheter, you will appreciate the simple construction of this triangular shawl.

The beautiful shawl has a pattern repeat of two rows.  Start at the bottom tip of the shawl and continue to grow the size of the shawl increasing stitches with each row and working up the lacy shawl.  The triangle shape is achieved by increasing stitches in each row by 4 stitches.

Fall Triangle Shawl Pattern for Beginners
Fall Triangle Shawl Pattern for Beginners

Crochet Pattern Using Fingering Yarn

The yarn used today is a fingering yarn that changes yarn colors on its own throughout the yarn cake. I was always afraid to use a fingering yarn because I thought it would be hard to work with. However, once I tried using it, I fell in love.

It has such a beautiful drape and feel. The shawls made with this light yarn turn out so gorgeous. They always take on the look of a light and lacy shawl it seems no matter what stitch pattern I end up using.

They have just enough coverage without being too bulky. For me, it is a perfect yarn for this pattern. I would not recommend a thick yarn for this wrap pattern, but it would still work with a number 3 or 4 yarn weight.

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Yarn Cake Color

Another thing I wanted to touch upon is the main color of the shawl. When starting the yarn cake, whatever color you start with will be the largest color section of the shawl. In the pattern I made today, I started with the yellow/gold color. If I would have started with the darker color, the yellow/gold would end up being the accent color.

Back of the Shawl Showing the Colors and Length
Back of the Shawl Showing the Colors and Length

What is a Big Scarf Called?

A shawl is a type of clothing that can be worn around the body to serve various purposes. They come in all shapes and sizes but are usually rectangular, square, or triangle edges for wrapping around your shoulders when warmth is needed most!

I wear mine everywhere during winter months because it keeps me cozy without feeling too bulky on top as you change clothes frequently throughout day. Just throw over a shirt and jeans and you will look dressed up and put together while taking the chill off.  

Shawl Rolled Thin and Worn Like Scarf
Shawl Rolled Thin and Worn Like Scarf

How Long Does It Take to Crochet a Shawl?

While the speed at which everyone crochets is different, in general, it takes me a week to crochet a shawl like this when I am watching television with my family. Because my hands and arms get tired after crocheting for a few hours, generally break up a project like this and get it accomplished over about 7 days. So, if I were to time myself making this shawl, I would way it took me approximately 20 hours to get this finished.

Wrapping the Lacy Shawl Close to the Neck
Wrapping the Lacy Shawl Close to the Neck

How to Crochet a Triangle Shawl for Beginners

This is a simple pattern where the shawl is worked from the bottom up. It starts at the bottom tip of the shawl, which is the narrowest point. As you continue to crochet the rows, the number of stitches within each row continues to increase as you move up the shawl. 

For this pattern from row three on, you will be increasing by 4 stitches for each row.

Easy Fall Shawl Styled
Easy Fall Shawl Styled

Crochet Shawl for an Advanced Beginner

Once you have mastered basic stitches like the double crochet and chain stitch you are ready to make your first triangle shawl.

The skill level for this crochet pattern is great for an advanced beginner. The stitch pattern of double crochet stitches means this pattern is easy, and even an advanced beginner should be able to crochet this without too much trouble. 

I love easy crochet patterns like this as it means I can spend time with my family enjoying a movie and make something beautiful at the same time.

The beauty of this lightweight shawl is that using a yarn cake that changes color with the variegated yarn makes this easy too. I do not have to take the time to weave in a sorts of yarn ends. There are just two and that just takes a few minutes. A crochet pattern like this lets the beauty of the yarn shine through.

Triangle Shawl Draped in Front
Triangle Shawl Draped in Front

Video Tutorial

Below the written directions, you will find links for the video tutorial of this crochet triangle shawl pattern.

I also have photos showing the crochet stitches used for the first five rows to help with understanding this crochet pattern.

Side View of the Triangle Shawl
Side View of the Triangle Shawl

Triangle Shawl Patterns

If you love the look of triangle shawl patterns as much as I do, here are a few other easy free crochet shawl patterns for you to check out. These are all made with just one skein of yarn. The beautiful colors are already in the yarn cake. All you do is enjoy crocheting your beautiful creations.

The thread yarn paired with basic crochet stitches create such a gorgeous summer shawl.

Summer Breeze Crochet Triangle Shawl 

Heartland Crochet Triangle Shawl

“Beginner” Triangle Shawl

Easy & Quick Crochet Triangle Scarf

Beginning the Easy Crochet pattern
Beginning the Easy Crochet pattern

Directions: Fall Triangle Shawl Pattern for Beginners

Skill Level

Beginner Crocheter

Size

35 ½ inches long X 83 inches wide

Gauge

Gauge is not critical in this crochet pattern; however, I had 20 stitches per 4 inches.

Materials

Cotton Kings color number 12 from Hobbi. 874 yards. The yarn I used is from Hobbi. However, any fingering or yarn would work up to a medium 4 weight. Make this in different colors.

Crochet Hook Size H

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Abbreviations

CH = Chain

DC = Double Crochet

SP = Space

ST = Stitch

STs = Stitches

[ ] = Repeat Between

Pattern Notes

Each row starting with row 2 begins with a chain 3 and 2 double crochet in the same stitch.

Each row ends with 3 double crochet in the top chain 3 space of the previous row. (The last stitch of the row).

When you end the row (before the final 3 double crochet stitches), sometimes you will end with a chain space, other times a double crochet. This is a forgiving pattern. As you progress along each row, make sure that each stitch either has a double crochet stitch or a chain stitch. The increases are only done on the beginning and end of the row.

Each row increases by 4 stitches. The stitch count is noted in parenthesis at the end of each row.

Continue to repeat row 4 and 5 until the desired length and width or you run out of yarn.

Crochet pattern is written in US Crochet Terms.

Triangle Shawl Crochet Pattern Directions

Begin

CH 4

Row 1

3 DC in the 4th CH from the hook (3DC plus the 3 skipped chain stitches which count as a DC = 4 DC).

Row 2

CH 3 (Counts as DC) 2 DC in same ST. DC in each ST across. End with 3 DC in the top chain 3 SP of the previous row. (The last stitch of the row). (8DC)

Triangle Shawl Stitches Rows 1 and 2
Triangle Shawl Stitches Rows 1 and 2

Row 3

CH 3 (Counts as DC) 2 DC in same ST. CH 1, SK 1, DC in next 2 STs. CH 1, SK 1, DC in next 2 STs. End with 3 DC in the top chain 3 SP of the previous row. (10 DC, 2 CH).

Row 4

CH 3 (Counts as DC) 2 DC in same ST. DC in each ST across. End with 3 DC in the top chain 3 SP of the previous row. (16 DC)

Triangle Shawl Stitches Rows 3 and 4
Triangle Shawl Stitches Rows 3 and 4

Row 5

CH 3 (Counts as DC) 2 DC in same ST. [CH 1, SK 1, DC in next 2 STs]. Repeat across between the [ ]. End with 3 DC in the top chain 3 SP of the previous row. (15 DC, 5 CH = 20 STs)

Row 5 Crochet Stitches
Row 5 Crochet Stitches

Rows 6-68

Repeat rows 4 and 5

Finishing

Weave in yarn ends and remove the excess yarn.

YouTube Triangle Shawl Crochet Tutorial

Right Hand Crochet Tutorial

Left Hand Crochet Tutorial

If you loved this free crochet pattern. Please share on social media. It helps to show me that these types of posts are helpful – thank you! Here are a few other simple crochet shawl patterns you may enjoy crocheting. You’ll find crochet wrap patterns along with rectangular shawls, and triangle shawls.

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Charlene

Sunday 3rd of October 2021

Hello ! Thank you for sharing your lovely patterns and videos. I have one suggestion, if I may. It would be to hold your hands more still when making your videos and not moving the objuects around quite so much. It is somtimes very difficult to see what you are referring to when there is too much movement. Keep up the good work and being creative with your ideas!

patternprincess1

Monday 4th of October 2021

Hi, Thanks for the feedback, always welcomed. Keep enjoying the crochet patterns.

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