Making an extravagant rectangle lace shawl is easy with this crochet pattern, which includes beautiful, large fans throughout in a quick 4-row repeat.
“Petticoat Lace Rectangle Shawl” free crochet pattern by Kim Guzman © Jun. 2023. All rights reserved.
Technique: Regular Crochet.
Skill Level: Easy.
Crochet Pattern At A Glance
Petticoat Lace Crochet Rectangle Shawl
Designer: Kim Guzman © 2022-2026. All rights reserved.Rate the Pattern
Yarn
- Stylecraft “Special DK”, size 3 weight yarn, 100% acrylic, 322 yds/295m per 3.5 oz/100g per skein: 3 skeins (966 yards used) of Turquoise
Other Materials
- Suggested Crochet Hook Size H-8 (5mm) or hook needed to meet gauge
- Yarn Needle for weaving ends
Instructions
- Work row 1 to provide the foundation.
- Work rows 2-5 to establish the row repeat.
- Work up to row 153 to complete the length.
- Work a final row to mirror the beginning.
Full Free Crochet Pattern Below
This is a free crochet pattern and the written instructions are below. If you prefer a printable download, a PDF is also available for purchase.
My Crochet Pattern Notes
This project is a rectangle shawl, worked from short edge to short edge in a repeat of 4 rows. The initial stitch count has 5 repeats that form Fans, or large scallops. Upside down, these Fans give the appearance of a petticoat, (remember Crinoline Ladies?) which explains the name I’ve chosen for the design.
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Finished Size
15″ wide, 70″ long.
Yarn
Stylecraft “Special DK”, size 3 weight yarn, 100% acrylic, 322 yds/295m per 3.5 oz/100g per skein: 3 skeins (966 yards used) of color Turquoise.
“Special Double Knit” is classified as a DK weight (size 3) yarn and is currently available in over 120 shades.
Available at LoveCrafts (aff link).
See more projects in Stylecraft Special DK yarn.
If you are unable to use Stylecraft Special DK, any acrylic or acrylic blend in size 3 lightweight yarn will be close enough.
You can also use a heavier weight yarn, if you prefer. You’ll need more yarn and a larger hook. The project will be bigger. Or, adjust the stitch and row count.
Other Materials
Suggested Crochet Hook Size H-8 (5mm) or hook needed to meet gauge.
Yarn Needle for weaving ends.
Abbreviations
This lace shawl is written in US crochet terminology.
beg=beginning; ch=chain; dc=double crochet; RS=right side; rep=repeat; sc=single crochet; sk=skip; sp=space.
Special Stitches
Fan: In 7-dc group, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 6 times, dc in last dc of 7-dc group.
Gauge
In stitch pattern, 19 stitches for 9 rows measures 4″ x 4″.
Stitch Multiple
To change the width, make your initial chain any multiple of 14, then add 2.
The length can be changed by working the 4-row repeat as many times as you would like, ending with a row 2 of the repeat.
Free Crochet Pattern Instructions
Tip: Use a hook one size larger if your initial chain is too tight.
Row 1: Ch 72, sc in second ch from hook, *ch 3, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch, sk 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch, dc in next ch, 3 dc in next ch, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch, rep from * across, turn.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 4, sc in ch-3 sp, *Fan (see Special Stitches above) across 7-dc group, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * to last 7-dc group, Fan across last 7-dc group, sc in last ch-3 sp, ch 1, dc in last sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, *sc in 2nd ch-1 sp of Fan, ch 3, sc in 4th dc of Fan, ch 3, sc in 5th ch-1 sp of Fan, 7 dc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * to last Fan, sc in 2nd ch-1 sp of Fan, ch 3, sc in 4th dc of Fan, ch 3, sc in 5th ch-1 sp of Fan, 4 dc in beg ch-4 sp, turn.
Row 4: Ch 4, sk first dc, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 2 times, dc in next dc, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, *Fan across 7-dc group, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * to last 3 dc, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc in top of beg ch-3, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 3, sk first ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, *7 dc in next ch-3 sp, sc in 2nd ch-1 sp of Fan, ch 3, sc in 4th dc of Fan, ch 3, sc in 5th ch-1 sp of Fan, rep from * to last ch-3 sp, 7 dc in last ch-3 sp, sk ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in beg ch-4 sp, turn.
Rows 6-153: Rep rows 2-5.
Row 154: Rep row 2. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends with yarn needle. Block lightly, if desired.
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Beautifully written pattern, easy to follow and well explained.
Halfway through my first, and will be making more!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying it! Thanks so much for writing 🙂
Lace Petticoat shawl
Row 2 (RS): Ch 4, sc in ch-3 sp, *Fan (see Special Stitches above) across 7-dc group, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * to last 7-dc group, Fan across last 7-dc group, sc in last ch-3 sp, ch 1, dc in last sc, turn.
You cannot make a fan stitch in the second row when you did not make a 7-dc group on the first row. I thought I had this figured out, but I got confused ar the end and beginning of the rows. can you please fix the pattern. then I can try it again.
I’m unable to find a mistake in the pattern. Could you please send clear photos of where you’re experiencing the problems so that I can help you with it? You can email me at [email protected]
Extraordinary beautiful pattern.
Thanks so much! I’m glad that you like it. Thank you for writing!