Griffin Shawl / Scarf – Free Crochet Shawl Pattern
I’m excited to be a part of the 2019 International Crochet Month Designer Showcase with Underground Crafter and have designed this new free crochet pattern, the Griffin Shawl / Triangular Scarf, specially for this event! Every day in March 2019, we’ll highlight a different crochet designer who is also a member of the Crochet Guild of America. Each designer will share a free crochet pattern or a 25% discount on a premium pattern. We’ve also partnered with some of our favorite companies to round up some great prizes for you — including yarn, crochet hooks, notions, pattern books, and more! Find out more information about the participating designers, the schedule, and how to enter to win the prizes HERE.
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Before we get to the free crochet pattern, let’s chat a little about the Crochet Guild of America. It’s volunteer run and the only national organization dedicated to the craft of crochet! I became a member shortly before going to San Diego, CA in July of 2015 for my first ever crochet conference. While at the conference I took classes from some of the industry’s top instructors and because I was a member, I received a big discount on those classes! On top of receiving member discounts on educational classes, as a member, you’ll also receive a subscription to Crochet! magazine, discounts to several suppliers (such as Annies & Leisure Arts), and my favorite benefit… connecting with others at conferences who are as passionate about crochet as I am!
THE YARN
For this crochet shawl / scarf, I chose Lion Brand Yarns Mandala in Griffin, which is a DK weight, self-striping yarn. All of the colorwork was done for me which made this a perfect crochet project for binge watching my favorite TV shows. And I don’t know about you, but my favorite part about this yarn is that I wasn’t left with a bunch of ends to weave in!
If you’ve been following my most recent new releases, you’ll already know that I previously purchased several cakes of Lion Brand Yarns, Mandala, and I’ve been trying to use them for various projects. I’m normally a solid color girl when it comes to most everything in life, especially yarn. But there’s just something about these gorgeous cakes of yarn… I hear them calling my name every time I walk down the yarn aisle! While I love them all, I am ashamed to admit that I’ve been hoarding more cakes than I’ve been using.
THE COLORWAYS I’VE USED SO FAR ARE:
- Gnome: Girls Butterfly Mandala Vest and matching 18″ doll 5 piece set
- Genie: Water’s Edge Shawl
- Griffin: Griffin Shawl & Triangular Scarf (scroll down for the free crochet shawl pattern)
- Centaur: Centaur Mandala Afghan & Wasilla Poncho for Women
- Chimera: Chimera Triangular Scarf
- Aquarius (Mandala Sparkle): Wasilla Poncho for Girls
GRIFFIN SCARF / SHAWL – FREE CROCHET PATTERN
The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, I’ve got a great option for you.
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For the Griffin Shawl, I’ve combined several simple crochet stitches to give it a nice texture and drape. The size is easily customizable so you can make it and wear it as a shawl or triangular scarf.
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Materials
- Yarn: DK Weight / 3 / Yarn, 1,180 yards (Lion Brand Yarns, Mandala, in Griffin was used for the sample in the photos) (150 g / 5.3oz / 590 yards / 540 meters / 100% acrylic) per cake – You’ll need 2 cakes!
- Crochet Hook: J/10/6.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
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Gauge
- Dimensions are included within the instructions to check gauge as you work. Gauge isn’t crucial.
- In sc: 10 sts = 4″ + 6 rows = 2.5″
Finished Size
- Adult Shawl Size: 61″ W x 30″ L (at center point)
- Child Size – see Pattern Notes
Abbreviations
- ch(s): chain(s)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- puff st: see special stitches below
- RS: right side
- yo: yarn over
- rep: repeat
- sp: space
- Alt-dc: alternate double crochet (click HERE for tutorial)
Pattern Notes
- I tend to crochet on the tighter side. You may need to go down a hook size (or two) to meet gauge if you crochet on the looser side.
- Turning chains are not included in stitch count.
- The first stitch of every row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain, unless stated otherwise.
- Yarn: Yarn used for the sample shown here is Lion Brand Yarn Mandala, in Griffin, 3 / DK Weight Yarn (150 g / 5.3oz / 590 yards / 540 meters / 100% acrylic). You’ll need 2 cakes for an adult size shawl
- Chains (for chain spaces) are included in stitch count. When reading the instructions, skipped stitches can be chains or stitches.
- Shawl is worked from the center outward in a triangular shape.
- Tassels: If you’re planning to add tassels to your shawl or scarf, set aside 13 yards of yarn for each tassel, before you begin. Click HERE for my Tassel Tutorial.
- Child Size Shawl: Use 1 cake of Lion Brand Mandala Sparkle or Lion Brand Mandala to make a child size shawl following the same instructions below. See the Ravelry listing for child size photos.
Special Stitches
- Alternate Double Crochet (alt-dc): After turning your work, do not ch, instead, insert your hook into the first st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop, yo, pull thru remaining loops. Click HERE for tutorial.
- Single Crochet Puff Stitch (puff st): Yo, insert your hook into the indicated stitch/space, yo and pull up a long loop, (yo, insert your hook into the same stitch/space, yo, and pull up a long loop) 4 more times, yo, pull through all 11 loops on your hook. Note: You typically close a puff stitch with a ch 1, but for this design, it is written to ch-1 after the stitch. This ch-1 is used to close the puff stitch and create the next ch-1 space in the design. So only work one ch 1 after each puff stitch, not 2.
Tassels: If you’re adding tassels, before you begin your shawl, set aside 13 yards for each tassel.
Griffin Shawl Instructions
Row 1: Ch 2, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) into the 2nd ch from your hook. Turn. (6 sts) *Chains (not including turning chains) are counted as stitches.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, 2 sc into the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (10 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc into the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (14 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to the last st, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (18 sts) *Stitch count increases by 4.
Rows 5 – 7: Rep Row 4. (30 sts at the end of Row 7) Approximately 4.75″ W x 2.5″ H at this point.
Row 8: (Alt-dc, dc) in the first st, skip the next st, (2 dc in the next ch-1 sp, skip the next st) rep across to the ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the ch-2 sp, skip the next st, (2 dc in the next ch-1 sp, skip the next st) rep across to the last st, 2 dc in the last st. Turn. (32 sts) *Stitch count increases by 2.
Row 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 sts, (sc between the next 2 dc, see the photos below for stitch placement, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 sts) rep across to the ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 sts, (sc between the next 2 dc, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 sts) rep across to the last 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (34 sts) *Stitch count increases by 2.
Rows 10 – 11: Rep Row 4. (42 sts at the end of Row 11) *Stitch count increases by 4 at the end of every row. Approximately 8″ W x 4.25″ H at this point.
Row 12: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (puff st in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to ch-2 sp, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, (puff st in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to the last st, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. *Stitch count increases by 4.
Rows 13 – 15: Rep Row 4. (58 sts at the end of Row 15).
Rep Rows 8 – 15, ending w/ a Row 11 rep, until you have approximately 10 yards remaining. Then rep Row 4, 4 more times, giving you 7 rows of linen stitch to end your shawl. Note: This is how I ended my shawl. You can end on any row you’d like.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block (see link below). Continue on to Tassels (click HERE for tutorial).
Blocking
- Blocking isn’t mandatory, but it does add a nice finished look to crochet wearables!
- Click HERE for my Blocking Tutorial & Learn 3 Different Ways to Block!
Tassels
- For the tassels shown, I used a 5″ piece of cardboard and wrapped the yarn around it 44 times.
- Click HERE for my Tassel Tutorial
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Wow! Love the colors!! So pretty!
Beautiful!