👉 US crochet terms
👉 Written slowly, clearly, and with many explanations
👉 Perfect for absolute beginners 💛
This triangle shawl looks elegant and stylish, but it is made with simple stitches and grows very quickly.
If you know chain (ch) and double crochet (dc), you can make this shawl 🌸
🧶 MATERIALS (BEGINNER FRIENDLY)
Please use light-colored yarn for easy learning.
- Yarn:
- Sport (No.2) or DK (No.3)
- Acrylic, cotton, or cotton blend
- Crochet hook: 3.5 – 4.5 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
📘 BASIC CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Keep this list nearby while working:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sp = space
- ch-sp = chain space
- rep = repeat

📌 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR BEGINNERS
- This shawl is worked from the top down
- It grows row by row
- Each row increases at both sides and the center
- Do not pull stitches too tight
- If shawl curls → use bigger hook
- If shawl waves → use smaller hook
📏 FINISHED SIZE
- Size depends on how many rows you crochet
- Stop anytime when the shawl is big enough
🟢 FOUNDATION – START THE SHAWL
- Make a magic ring
(or ch 4 and sl st to form a ring) - Ch 3 (counts as first dc)
- Work into the ring:
- 2 dc
- ch 3
- 3 dc
- Sl st into the ring to close
✅ You now have a small triangle base

🟡 ROW 1 – FIRST GROWTH ROW
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn
- Dc in the first stitch
- Dc in the next stitch
- In the ch-3 center space work:
- (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc)
- Dc in the next stitch
- Dc in the last stitch
👉 Turn your work
🟡 ROW 2 – SHAWL BEGINS TO GROW
- Ch 3, turn
- Dc in the first stitch
- Ch 1, skip 1 stitch, dc in next stitch
- Repeat * to * until center space
- In center ch-3 space:
- (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc)
- Repeat * to * across the other side
- Dc in the last stitch
🟡 ROW 3 – SIMPLE LACE ROW
- Ch 3, turn
- Dc in first stitch
- Ch 2, skip 1 stitch, dc in next stitch
- Repeat until center
- In center space:
- (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)
- Repeat across
- Dc in last stitch
✨ Shawl becomes airy and light

🟡 ROW 4 – FAST-GROW ROW
- Ch 3, turn
- Dc in every stitch until center
- In center space:
- (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc)
- Dc in every stitch to the end
This row makes the shawl grow very quickly 🌟
🔁 REPEAT PATTERN
To finish the shawl:
👉 Repeat Rows 2, 3, and 4
- Each repeat makes the shawl bigger and wider
- Stop when you like the size
✨ OPTIONAL DECORATIVE EDGE (VERY EASY)
Simple Clean Edge
- Sc evenly along all sides
- At the bottom point: (sc, ch 2, sc)
Picot Edge (Pretty Finish)
- Sc, ch 3, sl st into same stitch
- Repeat around

🪡 BLOCKING (VERY IMPORTANT FOR SHAWLS)
Blocking makes the shawl beautiful and professional.
- Lightly wet or steam
- Gently stretch into triangle shape
- Pin corners and center point
- Let dry completely
✨ This step opens the lace
👗 HOW TO WEAR THIS SHAWL
✔ Around shoulders
✔ As a scarf
✔ Summer wrap
✔ Light evening shawl
🌸 BEGINNER TIPS (PLEASE READ)
- Count stitches near the center
- Always place stitches correctly in center space
- Do not rush
- Light yarn helps you see stitches
- Your first shawl does not need to be perfect 💕

🌈 EASY VARIATIONS
- Bigger shawl → add more rows
- Thicker shawl → use worsted yarn
- Airy look → add more chains
- Color change → every 2 rows
❤️ YOU CAN DO THIS
This triangle shawl:
- Works up very fast
- Uses simple stitches
- Is perfect for beginners
Even if this is your first shawl, you can succeed 🌷
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