Breezy Shawl

Use this pattern to make a crochet shawl that's breezy and cool in the warmer months. The breezy shawl is a fun way to add interest to an outfit.

Materials:

• One size US I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle
• Naturally Caron.com Country (75% Microdenier Acrylic/25% Merino Wool): 12 oz (A), 2 oz (B), Shown in: #0014 Deep Purple (A); # 0013 Spruce (B).
• Pattern

Instructions:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Shawl measures approximately 61"/155 cm wide x 31"/78.5 cm long, including edging

GAUGE
Rounds 1–5 of square = 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"/9 x 9 cm; 1 square = 8 x 8"/20.5 x 20.5 cm.

STITCHES USED
Chain (ch), double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (slip st), treble crochet (tr)

SQUARE (make 20)

1. With A, chain 4; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.
    
2. Round 1 (RS): Ch 1, work 8 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc, turn—8 sc.
    
3. Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), *dc in next sc, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch, turn—8 dc and 8 ch-1 sps.
    
4. Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *sc in next dc, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join with slip st in first sc, turn—16 sc and 16 ch-1 sps.
    
5. Round 4: Slip st into first ch-1 sp, ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), *dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2; repeat from * around; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch, turn—16 dc and 16 ch-2 sps.
    
6. Round 5: Ch 4 (counts as tr), slip st in same st as join, ch 1, *(tr, slip st) in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—16 tr, 16 slip sts, and 16 ch-1 sps.
    
7. Round 6: Ch 6 (counts as dc, ch 3), *dc in next tr, ch 3; repeat from * around; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch, turn—16 dc, and 16 ch-3 sps.
    
8. Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, tr, 2 dc) in first ch-3 sp (corner made), ch 3, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, *(2 dc, tr, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp (corner made), ch 3, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3; repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn.
    
9. Round 8: Ch 6 (counts as dc, ch 3), dc in next dc, ch 3, sk next dc, sc in next dc (center dc of 3-dc group), [ch 3, dc in next dc] twice, ch 2, sk next dc, (2 dc, tr, 2 dc) in next tr (corner made), ch 2, *sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 3, sk next dc, sc in next dc, [ch 3, dc in next dc] twice, ch 2, sk next dc, (2 dc, tr, 2 dc) in next tr (corner made), ch 2; repeat from * around; join with slip st in 4th ch of beginning ch, turn.
    
10. Round 9: Ch 6 (counts as dc, ch 3), dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc, (dc, tr, dc) in next tr (corner made), ch 2, sk next dc, [dc in next dc, ch 3] 3 times, dc in next sc, ch 3, *[dc in next dc, ch 3] twice, dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc, (dc, tr, dc) in next tr (corner made), ch 2, sk next dc, [dc in next dc, ch 3] 3 times, dc in next sc, ch 3; repeat from * around, dc in next dc, ch 3; join with slip st in 4th ch of beginning ch. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Arrange squares according to assembly diagram. Hold neighboring squares with RS together, and corner treble crochet stitches and side double crochet stitches aligned. Sew neighboring sides of squares together, beginning and ending at a corner treble stitch, and stitching through one loop of each stitch only. Note: The numbers on the assembly diagram provide a recommended order of assembly.

Edging

1. With RS facing, join B with slip st in any dc before a ch-sp along edge of shawl.
    
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in same st as join; work 2 sc in each ch-2 sp, 2 sc in each ch-3 sp, sc in each dc, 2 sc in each outer corner tr; at inner corners, sc in dc after ch-2 sp, sc in the corner, sc in next dc; join with slip st in first st, turn. Note: Ensure that you have a multiple of 3 sts worked in this round, work one or two more sc if needed.
    
3. Round 2: Slip st in first 2 sc, (tr, slip st) in next sc, *slip st in next 2 sc, (tr, slip st) in next sc; rep from * around; join with slip st in first slip st.
    
4. Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.