Free Crochet Shawl Patterns

Shawls are beautiful to wear on cool evenings and are great items to crochet for special events. Here you will find a long list of free crochet patterns for both dressy shawls and casual shawls. Crochet a prayer shawl to give comfort to a cancer patient too.

Wear a casual shawl while sitting on the patio on cool summer evenings or wear a dressy shawl at a wedding or more formal event. They come in handy on cool summer mornings too.

Just click on the blue titles and they will take you to the free patterns.

This site no longer exists, but is archived so you can still get the prayer shawl patterns. Prayer shawls are a comfort to the patient, since they know they were being prayed about while the shawl was created. Many cancer patients feel cold, so these are not only comforting but useful. Included at this site are 3 patterns. Sorry, but photographs weren't included.

This site explains what a prayer shawl is and includes a pattern for one. If you are a beginner crocheter it also has a video on how to do the stitch.

The pattern for this shawl is worked in two sections. It is a charted pattern without a regular written pattern. If you enjoy working with crochet symbols, you'll like crocheting this pattern.

You'll need to download this free pattern in PDF format. The pretty shawl is crocheted with Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread, size 3. You'll also need a size G crochet hook. The shawl would look great anywhere, not just the beach. It's a beauty.

This shawl is rated easy and is crocheted with Red Heart Soft yarn. You'll also need a size H hook.

This project uses Stitch Rock Love Sheepish Yarn from Caron. No kidding, that is the name of the yarn. You'll also need a size I hook. The shawl is worked in a lacy pattern. You'll like it.

This is a beautiful triangular shaped shawl crocheted from a chart. You'll need to be able to do filet crochet. The shawl was crocheted with Caron Simply Soft Yarn.

This pretty shawl is worked in a rectangular design. It is rated Easy. You'll need soft chunky or bulky weight yarn and a size K crochet hook. It is suggested that it can be crocheted in one main color or several.

This pretty shawl is worked in a triangle. The shawl uses 12 ounces of worsted weight yarn and a size Q crochet hook. This is an extra quick project you can complete in a short amount of time.

The Spanish shawl is created in black and then covered with flowers. She used a Plastic hook size P. The yarn type isn't specified, but it is worked with 2 strands of yarn together. I'd assume it is worsted weight yarn.

You will need one skein of Naturally Caron Spa Yarn and a size I hook. This is an open weave and is a smaller shawl.

This page contains the original pattern for both a knitting pattern and a crochet pattern for a prayer shawl. Prayer shawls include prayers and blessings for the recipient. The shawls are not to be sold, but given as a gift. These are often given to cancer patients and others that need prayer.

The shawl is worked in double crochets and is rated Easy. Patons Lace yarn and a size F hook was used to create the shawl.

This is an easy shawl to crochet. 2 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn was used in the pattern. You'll also need a size J hook. A tassel is added at the bottom of the shawl, but this is optional.

6 colors of yarn are used in this colorful shawl project. It is worked in a circular pattern.

The Veranda shawl is crocheted with Naturally Caron Spa Yarn and a size G hook. This is a pretty shawl with a nice design that forms on the back of the shawl.

The wagon wheel is a good way to use up some of your yarn stash. Basically it is crocheted with triangular granny squares. It is suggested to use 3 or 4 colors of yarn, but you could use any combination you'd like.