An Easy Crochet Mesh Triangle Shawl Pattern + Video
The Easy Crochet Mesh Triangle Shawl is lightweight with beautiful drape. Crochet this top down shawl in sport weight cotton yarn for the ultimate Spring and Summer Triangle scarf.
Add tassels or fringe to take this simple mesh to the next level. I love creating beautiful handmade gifts when I have time.
I crocheted this mesh shawl for my son’s kindergarten teacher, as a thank you gift. Teachers are special and never receive enough credit! I’m so thankful for the wonderful teachers in my kids’ lives.
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I love how the crochet mesh shawl turned out. The sport weight cotton yarn leaves it soft, supple and gives it gorgeous drape.
The coral color works so well for a bright summer shawl, or scarf. I often see her wearing coral and pink so I’m hoping she loves it as much as I do!
The easy mesh triangle shawl crocheted up so fast. I bought a pack of four balls of this yarn so I could’ve easily made it a bit bigger.
This pattern grows so quickly with just chains and double crochets. I love the simplicity of it. My hardest decision was which lovely color to choose!
I worked up a photo tutorial {updated + new video tutorial!} to go with this one, so even if you’re new to crochet you can totally make this one!
I linked up my video tutorials for the two stitches I use in this pattern too, so you’re all set-even if you’re brand new to crocheting!
Construction
This crochet triangle shawl pattern works up with basic crochet stitches. The double crochet, chains and skipped stitches create the open, mesh look. You will start by making a long chain, which will be the widest part of your shawl.
So it should be long enough to stretch out from finger tip to finger tip of the wearer. I’ve included easy instructions for increasing the length of your starting chain, which will give a larger over all shawl.
To decrease our chain and begin to form the triangle you will skip stitches at the beginning and end of each row, slowing bringing in the sides until a point is reached.
After the first couple of rows, it will be very easy to continue the pattern. This is a great project to work on while watching tv or listening to a book.
Yarn
To get the same look of this crochet mesh triangle shawl I would recommend using the same yarn weight that I did here.
However, this pattern would work really well for worsted weight yarn or lightweight yarn, in any material with an appropriate sized hook, probably a 5-5.5mm hook.
You can add tassels to the ends, or leave them off. I have a full tutorial for how to make and add the tassels here.
Materials
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- 506 yds of WeCrochet’s Shine a #2 sport weight yarn* (60% pima cotton, 40% Modal natural beechwood fiber, 110 yd (101 m) per 50 g skein) in shade Grapefruit — 1 skein.
- 4.5mm (US Size 7–G+) crochet hook, or hook size need to meet gauge.
- Scissors, yarn needle & optional stitch markers.
Notes
- Ch 4 counts as a dc + ch 1, mark the 3rd ch to help you see where to start on the next row.
- Shawl is worked on the long edge, decreased on both ends narrowing to the point.
- The triangle shape is made by skipping stitches at the beginning of each row, and at the end of every row.
- St multiple is an even number, plus 6.
Skill Level
Easy
Gauge
16 sts x 4 rows (after blocking) to 4” (10 cm) measured in mesh st.
Size / Adjustments
Finished dimensions: 62″ wide x 30″ down the center back.
For a larger or smaller shawl work your starting chain to the desired size, remember to chain an even number plus 6 more. To adjust the foundation chain you can add or subtract in 2s to my chain.
Stitches / Abbreviations
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
mesh stitch – a combination of double crocheting, skipping stitches and chaining.
rep – repeat
sk – skip the indicated stitch
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Video
Watch the video tutorial on my YouTube channel. Scroll down for the free crochet pattern.
Pattern Instructions
Easy Crochet Triangle Shawl Pattern
Mesh is the best for summer shawls!
Materials
- 150g/5.4oz, 495m/540yds of yarn, I used less than 3 balls of Jubileeyarn Minnesota in Coral Bay which is a sport weight cotton yarn. Light or Medium weight yarns are good choices for this pattern too.
Tools
- 4.5 mm (US Size 7) hook
- scissors
- yarn needle
- optional stitch marker
Instructions
Ch 240
Row 1. Dc in the 6th ch (sk chs count as first dc + ch 1), *{ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch} rep from * across, turn. (237 sts)
Row 2. Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), sk the next 3 sts, dc in next dc,
(Row 2 cont.) *{ch 1, sk next ch, dc in next dc} rep from * til last 4 sts,
(Row 2 cont.)ch 1, sk next 3 sts, dc in 3rd ch, turn. (233 sts)
Row 3. Ch 4, sk next 3 sts, dc in next dc,
(Row 3 cont.) *{ch 1, sk next ch, dc in next dc} rep from * til last 4 sts,
(Row 3 cont.) ch 1, sk next 3 sts, dc in 3rd ch, turn. (229 sts)
Rep Row 3 until you have decreased down to 7 – 9 sts. Some stitch counts may vary if you made any changes—see below.
If you have 7 sts left:
Next Row. Ch 4, sk next 2 sts, dc in ch sp, sk next 2 sts, dc in 3rd ch, turn. (5 sts)
Last Row. Ch 4, sk next 3 sts, dc in 3rd ch. (3 sts)
If you have 9 sts left:
Next Row. Ch 4, sk next 3 sts, dc in next st, sk next 3 sts, dc in 3rd ch, turn. (5 sts)
Last Row. Ch 4, sk next 3 sts, dc in 3rd ch. (3 sts)
Finishing: Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Optional: You might add tiny tassels to the three corners. Here is a tutorial on how to make and add tassels if you need it.
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Just love this scarf. The color choice is beautiful also.
This scarf is gorgeous! Ty for posting this 🙂
This is cute! Love the tassels! ?
I love all the pictures that you included with your tutorial! I’m a new crocheter and they really help!
I like this pattern. Thank you for sharing.
Ah!! This looks like the perfect birthday gift for a new friend. Thank you for sharing this pattern!
Thank you!
Thank you, glad you like it!
Thank you! I’m glad, I try to keep things beginner friendly!
You’re quite welcome! I hope you enjoy the pattern and your friend loves it!
Thank you!
This is amazing. Want to make one in purple!!!!!
Now I do too, that sounds lovely!
Love the pattern! I will have to put this on my list to make. Thanks!
Hi
Thank you for the pattern. It’s really lovely. I’m making it now and my edges are curling in. Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks again for the free pattern!
You’re quite welcome. If you’re edges are curling in it’s likely your tension is too tight, so you can try going up a hook size. Or it’s possible, you’re missing stitches, so you can double check your stitch count to make sure you’re increasing enough for each round. I hope that helps!
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