Lacy Lindsey Easy Crochet Rectangle Shawl Pattern

This Lacy Lindsey Easy Crochet Rectangle Shawl Pattern is easy to work on, and the results are everyday elegance. This soft shawl is great over a pair of jeans or wrapped around your shoulders at the fanciest evening event. Just the right accent for any fashion occasion.

A lightweight shawl is the perfect accessory for those chilly days, whether in early spring or late fall. You can customize this shawl in any color to match the different seasons, making it a versatile addition to your wardrobe.

The beauty of a rectangular shawl lies in its simplicity. There’s no need to worry about shaping, increasing, or decreasing stitches, which can sometimes be challenging for beginners. Instead, you can focus on mastering your stitches and achieving consistent tension. The rectangular shape also offers versatility in styling, as you can wear it draped over your shoulders, wrapped around your neck, or even as a cozy lap blanket. This uncomplicated design makes it a perfect project for beginners. Yet is is a relaxing project for an experienced crocheter looking for a straightforward and enjoyable project.

Crochet Rectangular Shawls

Crocheting a rectangular shawl is one of the simplest and most straightforward projects you can tackle. To create a rectangular shape, you work flat in back-and-forth rows, making it easy to see your progress and maintain an even stitch count. You can start by chaining the desired width, resulting in shorter rows, or chain the desired length for longer rows, depending on your preference.

This rectangular shawl pattern is worked the width of the pattern. However, the crochet stitches make it look like you work the shawl lengthwise. It is an illusion. It’s easy to adjust the length of the free pattern by adding or decreasing the rows.

The stitch pattern for this shawl is quite simple. After the foundation row, the patter repeats row two. Making this an easy pattern, perfect for a confident beginner. This is a nice relaxing crochet project to work on while watching a tv show with the family.

Easy Rectangular Crochet Shawl Pattern

A rectangular crochet wrap is perfect for beginners. With no need for increases or decreases, once you’ve mastered the first few rows, the rest is simply a matter of repeating the same steps. The pattern features a one-row repeat, so you’ll just crochet the same number of stitches in every row.

Similar Rectangular Shawl Pattern

This lovely pattern Liberty’s Embrace uses the Iris stitch which is an alternate version of the V-stitch into a charming lace-like pattern. When you combine it with thin yarn, you end up with a gorgeous shawl with lots of drape. A great project for warmer weather.

It’s easy to achieve look elegant with this handmade accessory. Despite its intricate look, mastering this stitch is simple, involving basic crochet stitches like chains and double crochet.

Make this crochet pattern in different colors. Today, I made this Lacy Lindsey Shawl in a solid color, soft blue. However, it would be great in a wide variety of colors including a variegated yarn.

What is the Best Yarn Weight for this Cozy Wrap?

For the Lacy Lindsey Rectangle Crochet Shawl, a lightweight yarn would work best. Here are a few yarn weight options that would be suitable:

1. Lightweight (Category 3): This weight is often labeled as “DK” or “Light Worsted.” It’s a versatile choice that provides a good balance between drape and warmth. The Caron Simply Soft yarn, which you’re using for this pattern, falls into this category, making it an excellent choice for achieving a soft, lacy effect.
2. Fingering (Category 1): Also known as “Super Fine,” this yarn weight is thinner and will create a lighter, more delicate shawl. It’s ideal for a lacey, airy finish and works well for spring or summer accessories.
3. Sport (Category 2): This is slightly thicker than fingering weight and provides a bit more warmth while still maintaining a lightweight feel. It’s a good option if you want a shawl that’s a little more substantial but still drapes nicely.
4. Worsted Weight Yarn (Category 4): While typically thicker than the other options, you can use a lightweight worsted yarn if you want a warmer shawl. It will still showcase the stitch pattern nicely but will create a slightly denser fabric.

Overall, for a pattern like the Lacy Lindsey Shawl, sticking with a lightweight yarn (Category 3 or lighter) is recommended. This ensures ensure there is a beautiful drape and delicate appearance creating the perfect shawl.

Directions: Lacy Lindsey Crochet Shawl Pattern

Skill Level

Confident Beginner

You need to be able to crochet a chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet stitches. However, once you master the initial row, you will be able to complete the entire pattern. The pattern repeats row 2.

Finished Size

This shawl measures 18 inches wide X 51 inches long.

The pattern is worked in multiples of 8 + 17.

Gauge

13 single crochet and 14 rows every 4 inches.

Materials

Caron Simply Soft 2 Skeins of Soft Blue, 630 yards.

Crochet Hook Size H (5mm)

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Abbreviations

CH = Chain

DC = Double Crochet

SC = Single Crochet

SL ST = Slip Stitch

SP = Space

ST = Stitch

[ ] = Repeat Between

Pattern Notes

This pattern is written in US Terms.

There is a photo tutorial and link to a video tutorial below the written pattern.

Special Stitches

This pattern uses a two double crochet v-stitch cluster throughout. Written (2DC, CH 2, 2DC).

Double Crochet

Yarn over, insert the hook through both loops and pull up a loop. Next, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Lastly, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.

HOW TO CROCHET THE DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial

Single Crochet

Insert the hook, pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.

HOW TO CROCHET THE SINGLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial

Pattern Alteration

This pattern can be altered to any width or length that you require. The pattern is worked in multiples of 8 + 17. Since this pattern is worked the width of the pattern, to adjust the length of the pattern, just add or decrease the rows.

Video link is located after the written pattern.

Directions

Chain 89

Row 1

In the 4^th CH from the hook, DC. CH 1, Skip 1. DC. CH 1. Skip 3. In the 4th CH (2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC]). [CH 1, Skip 3. DC. CH 1, Skip 3. {2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC}]. Repeat between the [ ] until 7 CH SP left. CH 1, Skip 3. DC. CH 1, Skip 1. DC, DC.

Row 2

CH 3, DC, CH 1, Skip 1, DC. CH 1. In the previous row CH 2 SP that is between the 2 DC – complete the following (2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC). [CH 1, DC in previous row DC SP. CH 1. In the previous row CH 2 SP that is between the 2 DC – complete the following {2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC}]. Repeat between the [ ] ending with CH 1, DC in previous row DC SP. Ch 1 Skip 1. DC, DC.

Repeat row 2 until the desired length. I just kept going until I had the full 2 skeins used up. I like to leave about a 10-inch yarn tail so I can use the yarn needle and weave in the ends.

Here are a few photos to help with understanding the second row of the pattern. This is the repeating pattern for the shawl.

Video Tutorial

Lacy Lindsey Crochet Shawl Pattern Video

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