Under the tree crochet shawl pattern
‘Under the tree’ is a triangle crochet shawl made with a pattern that mimics an alpine mountainside forrest of Christmas trees.
As the year heads towards its last few months, I have gotten into the habit of designing a festive crochet pattern to add some cheer to the season. Last year it was the Snowman Hat and my most popular holiday design is the Christmas Pudding crochet beanie hat pattern (with holly sprig).
This year I have decided to go continue with the festive design theme but in a slightly more subtle and nature inspired way…
As is my tradition and token of peace and goodwill to all, this pattern can be read free below, with the option to buy the PDF print optimised version.
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About the Under the Tree Shawl
Under the tree is a beginner friendly triangle crochet shawl with a tessellating fir tree forrest pattern designed to evoke the image of an alpine mountain side… Crochet Christmas trees for days!
With all the nordic blue vibes, this shawl will keep you feeling cosy and festive through the holiday season and beyond.
This pattern is crocheted bottom up, in one piece, from the tip to the widest point. This means that it is simple to customise the size.
It also allows you to use different yarn weights to the one I have chosen, though different weights and fibres will create different stitch definition and impact the finished look.
Crochet 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
- Turning chains do not count as stitches
- Chain stitches (excluding turning chains) are included in the stitch count and treated as any other stitch
- The first stitch of each row should be worked into the top of the last stitch from the previous row
- When working into chains, work into the chain stitch and not around it
- Instructions written after *asterisks should be repeated as indicated
- There are no right or wrong sides to the pattern
Shawl Construction
- The shawl is worked in one piece in rows from the bottom point up to the widest part
- After the initial set up the pattern uses a 5 row repeat
Skills Used
This is a relatively easy pattern, suitable for beginners with some experience. It uses simple stitches, mainly US double crochet and chains.
Knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques and terminology is assumed.
You will be crocheting in rows, using simple increases and decreases and working into chains in places.
You will need to keep an eye on where you’re placing your stitches and maintain the correct stitch count.
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Materials
Crochet Hook
4.5mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
I used my clover amour hook.
Yarn
You will need approximately 300g / 680m /750yds of double knit / light worsted weight yarn.
The shawl pictured used 290g, just under 6 balls of We Crochet Capra DK, 85% merino wool, 15% cashmere, 50g ball = 112m/123yds
Shade: Hemlock Heather
Blue spruces are a popular choice for Christmas trees and the shade of yarn I chose for this pattern reflects this.
Yarn Substitution Options
Using a similar yarn will produce a similar result.
You could work this pattern with a different yarn weight as you can simply keep working the pattern repeats until the shawl reaches your desired size.
However, different weights, fibres and yarns will produce a different look, feel and overall finished result.
You may find this post useful when choosing yarn.
Other Materials & Notions
Yarn needle, scissors and a tape measure
I encourage you to block this project, so recommend a Blocking board and pins.
Learn more about blocking here.
Measurements and finished size
Using the materials and gauge give, the measurements of the unblocked and blocked finished shawl are as follows:
Unblocked finished measurement: 160cm/64in wingspan by 66cm/26in at deepest point
Blocked finished measurement: 171cm/68in wingspan by 77cm/30in deep at deepest point
You can change the size of the shawl by working more or fewer pattern repeats.
Stitches & Abbreviations: US terms
(UK Equivalent in Brackets)
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet (UK treble crochet)
- dc2tog = double crochet 2 together (UK treble 2 together)
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet (UK double crochet)
- sk = skip (UK miss)
- ss = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- yo = yarn over
Pattern Repeat
Once the pattern is set up, you will work with a 5 row pattern repeat. After crocheting a few repeats the pattern becomes more intuitive.
When working into chains, insert your hook under the top two loops on the top of the chain rather than around it or into the ‘back’ hump as this will create a neater finish.
I have created a tutorial (click here) which shows you the way I work into chains within in the body of a pattern, which is different to how I work into chains to start a project.
I have shared a raw image of what the shawl looks like (below) on the blocking board. You may find this useful to visualise how the pattern repeat builds up
Gauge
Unblocked gauge
17 sts and 9.5 rows in 10cm of double crochet using a 4.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Blocked gauge
16 sts and 9 rows in 10cm of double crochet using a 4.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Matching gauge is not essential for this pattern, but variation in your gauge will lead to variations in the finished size of your project.
You can learn how to make and measure a gauge swatch here. For this pattern, you may prefer to work the first few repeats of the shawl and compare your gauge at that stage.
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The Under the Tree Crochet Shawl Pattern
Shawl pattern set-up
Row 1: Ch4 (does not count as a stitch here or throughout), 2dc in fourth ch from hook, turn. 2 sts
Row 2: Ch4, 3dc in each st, turn. 6 sts
Row 3: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch1, sk one st, 1dc in next 2 sts, ch1, sk one st, 3dc in last st, turn. 10 sts
Row 4: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch2, sk 2 sts, 1dc in next 4 sts, ch2, sk 2 sts, 3dc in last st, turn. 14 sts
Row 5: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch4, sk 4 sts, 1dc in next 4 sts, ch4, sk 4 sts, 3dc in last st, turn. 18 sts
Row 6: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch1, sk one st, 1dc in next 14 sts, ch1, sk one st, 3dc in last st, turn. 22 sts
Row 7: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch4, sk 3 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 10 sts, dc2tog, ch4, sk 3 sts, 3dc in last st, turn. 26 sts
Row 8: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch7, sk 6 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog, ch7, sk 6 sts, 3dc in last st, turn. 30 sts
Row 9: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch2, sk 2 sts, 1dc in next 4 sts, ch4, sk 3 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog, ch4, sk 3 sts, 1dc in next 4 sts, ch2, sk 2 sts, 3dc in last st, turn. 34 sts
Row 10: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch4, sk 4 sts, 1dc in next 4 sts, ch5, sk 4 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog, ch5, sk 4 sts, 1dc in next 4 sts, ch4, sk 4 sts, 3dc in last st, turn. 38 sts
Row 11: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch1, sk one st, 1dc in next 14 sts, ch1, dc2tog, 1dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog, ch1, 1dc in next 14 sts, ch1, sk one st, 3dc in last st, turn. 42 sts
Row 12: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch4, sk 3 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 10 sts, dc2tog, ch3, sk one st, dc2tog twice, ch3, sk one st, dc2tog, 1dc in next 10 sts, dc2tog, ch4, sk 3 sts, 3dc in last st, turn. 46 sts
Row 13: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch7, sk 6 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog, ch4, sk 3 sts, 1dc in next 2 sts, ch4, sk 3 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog, ch7, sk 6 sts, 3dc in last st, turn. 50 sts
New tree starts – 5 row repeat going forward
Row 14: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch2, sk 2 sts, 1dc in next 4 sts, *ch4, sk 3 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog, ch4, sk 3 sts, 1dc in next 4 sts; rep from * to 3 sts from end, ch2, sk 2 sts, 3dc in last st, turn. 54 sts
Row 15: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch4, sk 4 sts, 1dc in next 4 sts, *ch5, sk 4 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog, ch5, sk 4 sts, 1dc in next 4 sts; rep from * to 5 sts from end, ch4, sk 4 sts, 3dc in last st, turn. 58 sts
Row 16: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch1, sk one st, 1dc in next 14 sts, *ch1, dc2tog, 1dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog, ch1, 1dc in next 14 sts; rep from * to 2 sts from end, ch1, sk one st, 3dc in last st, turn. 62 sts
Row 17: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch4, sk 3 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 10 sts, dc2tog, *ch3, sk one st, dc2tog twice, ch3, sk one st, dc2tog, 1dc in next 10 sts, dc2tog; rep from * to 4 sts from end, ch4, sk 3 sts, 3dc in last st, turn. 66 sts
Row 18: Ch4, 3dc in first st, ch7, sk 6 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog, *ch4, sk 3 sts, 1dc in next 2 sts, ch4, sk 3 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog; rep from * to 7 sts from end, ch7, sk 6 sts, 3dc in last st, turn. 70 sts
Rows 19 – 68: Rep Rows 14-18. 270 sts
Your stitch count will increase by 4 sts each row.
Finish on a Row 18 rep.
Finishing
Row 69: Ch4, 3dc in first st, 1dc in each st to last st, 3dc in last st, turn. 274 st
Row 70: Ch1, 2sc in first st, 1sc in each st to last st, 2sc in last st. 276 sts
Fasten off, block to even out tension and highlight the stitch pattern, sew in ends.
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Dx
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I love this pattern
I’ve made two: A medium weight dark forest green and recently a white cotton. Both turned out great!! I really learned a great deal from this pattern as a beginner. A bit challenging which made it very interesting to work up. Thank you Dora for your ongoing support and wonderful information to learn by.
Susan K Fox
I’m so glad you enjoyed the pattern an have got so much out of it! Thanks so much for sharing 😊
Dora, thank you for making this a free pattern with the Winter Wonders Blog Hop. I saw it when you sent it out earlier but haven’t had a chance to get the yarn. Now I can do it more leisurely, since I will always have the pattern to print out (my preferred method).