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Crochet del Mar Shawl Pattern

The back view of the crochet del mar asymmetric triangle shawl made in turquoise cotton blend yarn.

‘Crochet del Mar’ is an asymmetric triangle shawl pattern with a gentle arc to echo the crest of a wave.

The minimal, modern shawl uses a single crochet stitch, making it a thoroughly relaxing crochet project to work. Read on to view the free crochet pattern.

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Behind the Crochet del Mar shawl pattern

I’ve had a hankering to make a big lightweight summer shawl full of drape for a while, and this one just flew off the hook.

The past few months has seen me playing a lot with shawl shaping and I love the curvature this one offers. I have yet to work out what to name the shape… a kind of crescent asymmetric triangle is the best I can come up with.

I’m sure there is a better description for this style of crochet shawl (there are many others with similar shapes out there), but I’m content to leave it as is – not everything need a label after all.

The Crochet del Mar shawl uses the ever elegant, tweed effect herringbone double crochet throughout, which made it an absolute pleasure to work on. I enjoyed giving it an hour here and there of an evening, over the course of a few weeks.

Those of you who are fans of house music and or familiar with the bars of Ibiza, may pick up the play on words in the name. (I’m not gonna lie, I was disproportionally pleased with myself when I came up with it… the 90’s clubber in me lives on!)

I dreamt about photographing this shawl, stood on a sandy beach at sunset as the gentle breeze carried chillout house music from THE Cafe del mar to my ears… but I live in Cambridge, not the Balearics… can’t have it all I guess!

A woman in an orange and pink dress seen from behind wearing a crescent shaped crochet shawl in aqua ombre tones.
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Although the colours and imagery of this pattern scream summer vibes, you could make it with a different fibre for a cosier accessory (I’m looking at those currently heading towards autumn as opposed to myself who is excited to see spring finally arrive).

It could even work with a heavier weight yarn with only a little modification.

Anyhow, before I go on too much about all the scope for experimenting with this one, let’s get on with the original summer version of the Crochet del Mar shawl.

A landscape close up of a Turquoise ombre crochet shawl seen worn from behind.

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Pattern Notes

General Notes

  • Please read through the pattern and all associated notes before starting your project
  • This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology (UK equivalents are given in brackets in the abbreviations list where applicable)
  • Numbers at the end of a row indicate the number of stitches in that row and are only given at the start of a section or where there is a change
  • Turning chains do not count as stitches
  • Instructions written after *asterisks should be repeated as indicated 
  • Right and wrong sides are nominal and given only to assist with construction

Construction

  • Crochet del Mar is an asymmetric triangular shaped shawl with a gentle arc (see schematic overleaf)
  • The pattern is worked from the narrowest tip in rows, increasing to finish at the widest point
  • Once you have worked the first few rows, the pattern settles into a relaxing 2 row repeat
  • You may wish to add a stitch marker to the edge you make increases on to help you stay  present with the pattern
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A close up of the crochet del mar herringbone stitch shawl seen from the back side view, wrapped around dora’s shoulders.

Crochet Skills Used

  • Knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques and terminology is assumed
  • Simple increases and skipping stitches for decreases
  • Herringbone double crochet – tutorial here

Materials

Hook: 4mm crochet hook or size needed for gauge. I used my 4mm /G6 clover amour hook.

Yarn: 1 x Scheepjes Whirl, 1000m 4ply yarn, 60% cotton, 40% acrylic, 100g ball = 450m, Shade: 559, Turquoise Turntable.

Substitution Options: 

A similar 4ply cotton blend yarn will achieve a similar effect. Different fibres and yarn weights will produce a different finished result.

You may find this post useful when choosing yarn.

Other: 

Yarn needle & scissors

Stitch marker (optional)

You may wish to block your finished project to emphasise the scalloped / wavy edges, in which case I recommend a blocking accessories. My sample only required a very gentle steam block.

Learn more about blocking here.

A woman wears a blue aqua ombre crochet shawl wrapped around her neck as she uses sunglasses held at a distance to shade her eyes.

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Measurements & Finished Size

The finished shawl measures approximately 190cm / 76in across the longest curve on the underside, 158cm / 63in along the outer, top curve and 92cm / 37in deep at its widest point per the schematic below (which is not to scale).

A schematic of the crochet del mar shawl with measurements of each side.
This schematic of the crochet del mar shawl is not to scale and for illustration purposes only.

Stitches & Abbreviations: US terms 

(UK Equivalent in Brackets)

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Gauge

Note that matching gauge is not essential for this pattern, but variation in your gauge will lead to variations in the finished size, drape and overall look of your project. 

20 sts and 13 rows in 10cm of herringbone double crochet (HBdc) using a 4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Learn how to make and measure a gauge swatch here.

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The Crochet del Mar Shawl Pattern

Row 1 (RS): Ch3, 2HBdc in third ch from hook, turn. 2 HBdc

Row 2 (WS): Ch3 (does not count as a st throughout), 2HBdc in first st, 1HBdc in next st, turn. 3 HBdc

Row 3: Ch3, sk first st, 2HBdc in each of next 2 sts, turn. 4 HBdc

Row 4: Ch3, 2HBdc in first st, 1HBdc in each st to end, turn. 5 HBdc

Row 5: Ch3, sk first st, 1HBdc in next 2 sts, 2HBdc in each of last 2 sts, turn. 6 HBdc

Row 6: Ch3, 2HBdc in first st 1HBdc in each st to end, turn. 7 HBdc

Row 7: Ch3, sk first st, 1HBdc in next st and each st across to 2 sts from end, 2HBdc in each of last 2 sts, turn. 8 HBdc 

Rows 8-167: Rep Rows 6 and 7. 168 HBdc

Note that you can change the number of row repeats, working in pattern until your shawl reaches your desired size. I recommend finishing on a Row 7 repeat with a multiple of 6 sts so that the numbers work for the last row.

Last row: *Ch3, sk 2 sts, ss into next st; rep from * to end

Fasten off, block to shape if desired and sew in ends

A woman in an orange and pink dress wearing sunglasses standing in front of a red brick wall is captured throwing one side of a turquoise shawl over her shoulder.

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Happy Hooking 

Dx

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