Gertie – A Sweet and Easy Shawl Crochet Pattern

Gertie is a sweet easy shawl crochet pattern with a mesh stitch diamond in the center, and double crochet triangles on the sides.

This pretty shawl free crochet pattern finishes with a border of mesh stitches, then a small scalloped edging. You can easily change the size of this beginner crochet wrap or shawl as explained in the pattern notes. Keep in mind that as a result of any size change, the amount of yarn used will change as well. This means Gertie can fit nearly any size preference.

The Gertie free crochet shawl pattern is easy enough for beginners but still pretty and interesting enough for even advanced crocheters. Using double crochet stitches, as well as other simple stitches, Gertie is the perfect project for someone looking for a quick and easy crochet triangle shawl.

If you’re collecting easy crochet patterns for a prayer shawl group or some other reason, then try out this free pattern. The sample is made in 2 colors, but you can make it with more or different colors. Maybe give it a go in stripes. You can even wear Gertie as a scarf in the winter. There are just so many options with this easy crochet shawl pattern.

The yarn for this design was provided by LoveCrafts. All opinions are my own.

Gertie

A Sweet and Easy Shawl Crochet Pattern
Easy Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot

Sweet and Easy Shawl Crochet Pattern Supplies

Size

52″ x 24″
width of the shawl: 52″
length of the shawl: 24″

Yarn

Willow & Lark Ramble: (100% Wool), Size 3 – Light/DK, (12 wpi), 137 yds / 50 g, (2.74 yds/g)
Color A: 2 skeins, (274 yds / 100 g)
Color B: 1 skein, (137 yds / 50 g)

Although the sample is made in DK yarn, worsted weight or nearly any other weight will work as well. Be sure to use a crochet hook that coordinates with your yarn choice, and keep in mind this will change the amount of yarn you use as well as the size of the shawl. Happy crocheting!

Crochet Hook

4.0 mm (US G/6)

Gauge

Learn about gauge HERE
15 sts x 9 rows = 4” [10 cm] in dc after wet blocking

Other supplies

Yarn Needle

Stitches and Abbreviations

click on highlighted sts for tutorials
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)

Pattern Notes For This Sweet and Easy Shawl Crochet Pattern

• Read through all instructions before beginning.
• The stitch count is at the end of each Row after the period, usually only if the count has changed from the previous Row. {count here}
• Chs and sl sts are not included in Row counts unless specified.
• Repeating Row 4 less times will result in a smaller shawl, likewise, repeating Row 4 more times will result in a larger shawl. Please keep in mind this will change the amount of yarn used, and will also change the stitch counts from that point forward.

Sweet and Easy Shawl Crochet Pattern

Row 1: With Color A, ch 5, (counts as first dc and ch 1), (dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) in first ch made. {4 dc}

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in same st, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1) in ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, 3 dc in last dc. {10 dc}

Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in each dc to next ch-1 sp, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 2 times, (ch 1, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1) in ch-2 sp, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 2 times, dc in each dc until 1 st remains, 3 dc in last dc. {16 dc}

Row 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in each dc to next ch-1 sp, [ch 1, dc in next dc] to ch-2 corner, (ch 1, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1) in ch-2 sp, [dc in next dc, ch 1] through last ch-1 sp, dc in each dc until 1 st remains, 3 dc in last dc. {172 dc after row 29 is complete)

Rows 5-29: Repeat Row 4.

Border

Row 1: With Color B, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1), dc in same st, [skip 1, ch 1, dc in next dc] to next ch-1 sp, [ch 1, dc in next dc] to ch-2 sp, (ch 1, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1) in ch-2 sp, [dc in next dc] ch 1, through last ch-1, [dc in next dc, skip 1, ch 1] until 1 st remains, (dc, ch 1, dc) in last st.

Rows 2-6: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in same st, (ch 1, dc in next dc) to ch-2 sp, (ch 1, dc, ch 2, ch 1, dc) in ch-2 sp, [ch 1, dc in next dc] until 1 st remains, (dc, ch 1, dc) in last st. {140 dc after row 35 is completed}

Row 7: Sl st into ch-1 sp, [5 hdc in next ch-1 sp, sl st in next ch-1 sp] to ch-2 sp, 5 dc in ch-2 sp, sl st in next ch-1 sp, [5 hdc in next ch-1 sp, sl st in next ch-1 sp] to end.

Fasten off then weave in all ends.

Wet block – sample was blocked using Unicorn Clean Fiber Rinse.

Wear or give and enjoy!

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