Textured Stripes Top Down Triangle Shawl Pattern
The Gemma is everything I love about crochet in a triangular shawl pattern. Texture, color, simple stitches and an easy repeat.
Crochet doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful. I love the elegance that simplicity lends a pattern. And this is just what I was striving for in this top down triangle shawl.
Plus when spring is marching in you want to crochet a fun project that works for warm weather too. And I think this shawl does just that!
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Yarn
For this winter to spring sample shawl I chose 4 different colors in Lion Brand’s 24/7 cotton yarn. You can substitute a different yarn if you like, but choose a comparable #4 medium worsted weight yarn.
It doesn’t have to be cotton yarn. And you can even choose a self striping yarn so it does the colorful stripes for you. Plus when spring is marching in you want to crochet a fun project that works for warm weather too. And I think this shawl does just that!
I love the saturated colors available in this yarn. These jewel tones are just my favorite! An easy way to customize the look of yours is by choosing your favorites, whether that’s contrasting colors, or even a solid.
More details about the yarn colors and amounts below.
I find that an easy pattern like this is a great way to showcase textured stitches and lots of color. This one features all the basic crochet stitches: single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches.
Materials
- 1116 yd Lion Brand 24/7 cotton yarn* a #4 medium worsted weight yarn (100% Mercerized Cotton, 186 yd (170 m) per 100 g skein) in shades Jade [2], Dragonfly [2], Taupe [1], Rose [1] skeins.
- 5 mm US size H–8 crochet hook,* or size needed to meet gauge.
- Yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors, stitch marker(s).
Notes
- Please read through all notes and pattern before you begin.
- Ch 3 counts as a st, I recommend a ch 3 alternative like this one.
- Ch 1 to begin rows does not count as a stitch.
- Once you get to the repeat rows the main stitch of each row is in parenthesis at the end of each line for quick reference.
- You will work 2 repeats in one color pattern and then 2 repeats in another color pattern.
Gauge
14 sts x 9 rows (after blocking) to 4” (10 cm) measured in hdc.
Sizing
66″ at the widest points x 27” deep down the center (168 x 69 cm)
Skill Level
Easy
Stitches
US Terms
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
mc – magic circle
rep – repeat
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
Construction
This is a top-down triangle shawl with a simple construction where increases are made in the first and last stitches, as well as the ch 2 space at the center stitch of the shawl.
Adjustments
You can continue the pattern repeat for as many rows as you like, just be aware that you’ll need more yarn.
Colors
Color A – Jade
Color B – Taupe
Color C – Dragonfly
Color D – Rose
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Crochet triangle shawls are popular with crocheters so I knew I wanted to combine some of my favorite elements in one crochet shawl pattern. The triangle shape means it’s easy to customize yours to just the right size. Since we’re moving into warmer weather a shawl is the perfect project to work on.
Scroll down for the free Gemma Shawl crochet pattern.
Pattern Instructions
Gemma Striped Shawl
Gemma is an easy top down triangle shawl chock full of texture and color!
Materials
- 1116 yd #4 medium worsted weight yarn
Tools
- 5 mm US size H–8 crochet hook, or size needed to meet gauge.
- Yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors, stitch marker(s).
Instructions
Colors
Color A – Jade
Color B – Taupe
Color C – Dragonfly
Color D – Rose
Pattern Instructions
In Color A, start with a mc, or chain 3 & slip stitch to first ch to join into a circle.
Row 1. In mc place 3 dc, ch 2 (tip), 3 dc, turn. [8 sts]
Row 2. (WS) Ch 1 (doesn’t count), 2 sc in same st, sc in next st, and in each st until the center ch 2, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in center ch 2 sp, sc in each st until 1 st left, 2 sc in last st, turn. + 4 sts [12 sts]
Row 3. (RS) Ch 3 (counts), dc in same st, dc in each st to center, (dc ch 2, dc) all in center ch 2 sp, dc in each st until 1 st left, 2 dc in last st, turn. + 4 sts [16 sts]
Row 4. Ch 1 (doesn’t count), 2 sc in same st, flo sc in each st to center, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in center ch 2 sp, flo sc in each st until 1 st left, 2 sc in last st, turn. + 4 sts [20 sts]
Row 5. Ch 1 (doesn’t count), 2 hdc in same st, blo hdc in each st to center, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) all in center ch 2 sp, blo hdc in each st until 1 st left, 2 hdc in last st, turn. + 4 sts [24 sts]
Row 6. Ch 1 (doesn’t count), 2 hdc in same st, hdc in each st to center, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) all in center ch 2 sp, hdc in each st until 1 st left, 2 hdc in last st, turn. + 4 sts [28 sts]
Rows 7 – 8. Rep row 6. + 8 sts [36 sts]
Row 9. Ch 3 (counts), dc in same st, blo dc in each st to center, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in center ch 2 sp, blo dc in each st until 1 st left, 2 dc in last st, turn. + 4 sts [40 sts]
Change to Color B
Row 10. Rep row 2. + 4 sts [44 sts]
***
Row 11. Rep row 3. (dc) + 4 sts [48 sts]
Change to Color A
Row 12. Rep row 4. (flo sc ) + 4 sts [52 sts]
Row 13. Rep row 5. (blo hdc) + 4 sts [56 sts]
Row 14. Rep row 6. (hdc) + 4 sts [60 sts]
Row 15. Rep row 5. (blo hdc) + 4 sts [64 sts]
Change to Color C
Row 16. Rep row 6. (hdc) + 4 sts [68 sts]
Row 17. Rep row 9. (blo dc) + 4 sts [72 sts]
Row 18. Rep row 2. (sc) + 4 sts [76 sts]
Change to Color A
Row 19. Rep row 3. (dc) + 4 sts [80 sts]
Change to Color D
Row 20. Rep row 2. (sc) + 4 sts [84 sts]
Row 21. Rep row 9. (blo dc) + 4 sts [88 sts]
Row 22. Rep row 4. (flo sc ) + 4 sts [92 sts]
Row 23. Rep row 5. (blo hdc) + 4 sts [96 sts]
Row 24. Rep row 6. (hdc) + 4 sts [100 sts]
***
Rep rows 11 – 24 one more time (the rows between ***).
Then repeat rows 11 – 24 but with these color changes:
****
Change to Color B
Row 11. Rep row 3. (dc) + 4 sts
Change to Color C
Row 12. Rep row 4. (flo sc ) + 4 sts
Row 13. Rep row 5. (blo hdc) + 4 sts
Row 14. Rep row 6. (hdc) + 4 sts
Row 15. Rep row 5. (blo hdc) + 4 sts
Change to Color A
Row 16. Rep row 6. (hdc) + 4 sts
Row 17. Rep row 9. (blo dc) + 4 sts
Row 18. Rep row 2. (sc) + 4 sts
Change to Color D
Row 19. Rep row 3. (dc) + 4 sts
Change to Color C
Row 20. Rep row 2. + 4 sts
Row 21. Rep row 9. + 4 sts
Row 22. Rep row 4. + 4 sts
Row 23. Rep row 5. + 4 sts
Row 24. Rep row 6. + 4 sts
****
Rep rows 11 – 24 one more time (the rows between ****) following the second color changes.
Finishing
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Block shawl.
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