This Long Tail Shawl is a fun shawl that works up fairly quickly! The increase and decrease are placed in strategic places in the project giving it its unique long tail shape. The shawl widens towards giving it an asymmetrical shape and a variety in styling through the open stitches.
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Materials
- Yarn – KnitPicks Wool of the Andes, #4, worsted weight, 110 yards/skein (3)
- Hook – Furls Candy L/8mm hook
- Notions – Scissors, needle for weaving in ends, blocking mat and pins
Size
On blocking mat: 27” W x 75.5” L
After blocking: 24.5” W x 70” L
Gauge
Before blocking: 9 hdc sts x 8 hdc rows = 4”
After Blocking: 9 hdc sts x 5 hdc rows = 4”
Stitch Abbreviation
Ch – chain; st(s) – stitch(es); sk – skip; sp(s) – space(s); ea – each; MC – magic circle; sc – single crochet; hdc – half double crochet; dc – double crochet; hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 stitches together; dc2tog – double crochet 2 stitches together
Special Stitches
Magic Circle – see Cre8tion Crochet for tutorial
Petite Shell – sc, ch2, sc in the same st/sp
Experience Level
Easy
Pattern Notes
- Chains 1 and 2 do not count as stitches in the pattern.
- The pattern is relatively easy; just pay close attention to the increases and decreases.
- To help you keep track of increase and decrease rows, odd rows have an increase in the 2nd to last st of the row, and even rows (with the exception of Row 2) have an increase in the beginning and a decrease at the end of the row.
- Once you get the rhythm you will understand what I mean.
- Stitch count will be indicated in <> at the end of some rows just to help you keep track of where you are.
Pattern Instructions
Row 1: In MC, 2 sc, turn.
Row 2: Ch1, 2 hdc in ea st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch1, 1 hdc in the same st, 1 hdc in ea st across until two sts remain, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the last st, turn.
Row 4: Ch1, 2 hdc in the same st, 1 hdc in the ea st across until two sts remain, hdc2tog in the last 2 sts, turn.
Rows 5 – 40: Repeat rows 3 and 4 alternatively. Your rows will get wider. Take care to place the increase and decreasing sts in the beginning or end, as indicated in the directions. <23 hdc at the end of row 40>
Row 41: Ch2, 1 dc in the same st, sk 1 st, [3 dc in the next st, sk2 sts] 6x, [2 dc in the next st] 2x, 1 dc in the last, turn. <24 dc>
Row 42: Ch2, 2 dc in the same st, [sk2 sts, 3dc in the next st] 7x, dc2tog in the last 2 sts, turn. <24 dc>
Row 43: ch1, 1 hdc in the same st, 1 hdc in ea st across until two sts remain, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the last st, turn. <25 hdc>
Row 44: ch1, 2 hdc in the same st, 1 hdc in the ea st across until two sts remain, hdc2tog in the last 2 sts, turn. <25 hdc>
Row 45 – 54: Repeat rows 43 and 44 alternatively. <30 hdc at the end of row 54>
Row 55: Ch2, 1 dc in the same st, sk1 st, [3 dc in the next st, sk2 sts] 8x, 3 dc in the next, sk1 st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the last, turn. <31 dc>
Row 56: Ch2, 2 dc in the same st, sk1 st, 1 dc in the next st, sk1 st, [3dc in the next st, sk2 sts] 8x, 3 dc in the next, dc2tog in the last 2 sts, turn. <31 dc>
Row 57: Ch1, 1 hdc in the same st, 1 hdc in ea st across until two sts remain, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the last st, turn. <32 hdc>
Row 58: Ch1, 2 hdc in the same st, 1 hdc in the ea st across until two sts remain, hdc2tog in the next 2 sts, turn. <32 hdc>
Row 59 -68: Repeat rows 57 and 58 alternatively. <37 hdc at the end of row 68>
Row 69: Ch2, 1 dc in the same st, sk1 st, 1 dc in the next st, sk1 st, [3 dc in the next st, sk2 sts] 10x, 3 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the last, turn. <38 dc>
Row 70: Ch2, 2 dc in the same st, sk1 st, 1 dc in the next st, sk1 st, [3dc in the next st, sk2 sts] 10x, 3 dc in the next, 1 dc in the next st, dc2tog in the last 2 sts, turn. <38 dc>
Row 71: Ch1, 1 hdc in the same st, 1 hdc in ea st across until two sts remain, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the last st, turn. <39 hdc>
Row 72: Ch1, 2 hdc in the same st, 1 hdc in the ea st across until two sts remain, hdc2tog in the next 2 sts, turn. <39 hdc>
Row 73 – 78: Repeat rows 71 and 72 alternatively, turn. <42 hdc at the end of row 78>
Row 79: ch1, 1 hdc in the same st, 1 hdc in the next st, [ch3, sk3 sts, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts] 7x, ch3, sk3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the last, turn. <43 sts including ch-3 sps>
Row 80: ch1, 2 hdc in the same st, 1 hdc in the ea st across, and 3 hdc in each ch-3 sp until two sts remain, hdc2tog in the next 2 sts, turn. <43 hdc>
Row 81 – 82: Repeat rows 71 and 72 alternatively, turn. <44 hdc at the end of row 82>
Edging – worked across the top of Row 82 only.
Row 83: ch1, petite shell in the same st, [sk1 st, petite shell in the next] 21x, 1 sc in the last st. <22 petite shells>
Thank you for this easy but stylish pattern. I can’t wait to try it.
Thank you for sharing this pattern! It looks lovely – looking forward to making one!
Freda
Does it say how many to chain to begin?
HI! You actually start with a magic circle/ring (MC), then place 2sc into the MC.
Hi, do you have a photo of what this looks like laid out flat. From around row 60 mine has an interesting kink! Thanks
I might. Send me an email at [email protected] so that I can send you a picture. I may have one of when it was on the blocking mat. Where is your kink?
I do have a picture.
Would this shawl pattern work with a lighter weight yarn, maybe #3 worsted weight? I was thinking a lighter weight for spring/summer. If so, how would I have to adjust. It is a beautiful pattern and I want to make it (for myself).
Thank you.
Hi, yes, it should work with a #3. Your version may be a tad bit smaller, though. You could also use the same size hook suggested making your stitches more open. But, it will definitely make a great spring/summer shawl with the lighter weight yarn and more open stitches. I’d love to see pictures when you’re finished making it. Enjoy!
Thank you. I will definitely try the lighter weight yarn.
I am starting the pattern. Question. How many stitches do you have at the end of row of 3? Not quite sure about the 1 hdc in the same st.
Thank you.
Hi, at the end of row 3, you will have 5 sts. When I say 1hdc in the same st, I mean that when you ch1 to turn, you will make your first hdc into that st. The ch1 does not equal a st, so you aren’t skipping over the st. Then you will make 1hdc in the next st, 2hdc in the next, 1hdc in the last, giving you a total of 5 hdc. I hope that makes sense.
Got it.
Thanks again!
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