Aurora Veil Crochet Shawl Pattern – Free Pattern
Step-by-Step Instructions
Important Notes: This shawl is worked from the center top down. The chain 4 at the beginning of each row counts as a double crochet + chain 1. Use stitch markers to mark the center stitch of each row, as this is where you'll be increasing. The pattern alternates colors every 3 rows, creating a beautiful striped gradient effect.
Getting Started (Rows 1-4)
Row 1 (Color A): Chain 5. Work 4 double crochet (dc) in the 5th chain from the hook. Turn. (5 dc total)
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), dc in first st, ch 1, dc in next st, ch 1, dc in next st (this is the center stitch – place a marker here), ch 1, dc in next st, ch 1, dc in last st. Turn. (7 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces)
Row 3: Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 1, dc in next st* repeat across to the center st. In the center st, work (dc, ch 1, dc). Then repeat *ch 1, dc in next st* across to the last st, ch 1, dc in last st. Turn. (9 dc, 8 ch-1 spaces)
Row 4: Repeat Row 3. (11 dc, 12 ch-1 spaces)
Introducing Color B (Rows 5-7)
Row 5 (Color B): Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 2, skip next ch-1 space, dc in next dc* repeat across to the center. In the center st, work (dc, ch 2, dc). Then repeat *ch 2, skip next ch-1 space, dc in next dc* across to the last st, ch 2, dc in last st. Turn. (13 dc, 12 ch-2 spaces)
Row 6: Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 2, dc in next dc* repeat across to the center. In the center st, work (dc, ch 2, dc). Then repeat *ch 2, dc in next dc* across to the last st, ch 2, dc in last st. Turn. (15 dc, 14 ch-2 spaces)
Row 7: Repeat Row 6. (17 dc, 16 ch-2 spaces)
Introducing Color C (Rows 8-10)
Row 8 (Color C): Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 3, skip next ch-2 space, dc in next dc* repeat across to the center. In the center st, work (dc, ch 3, dc). Then repeat *ch 3, skip next ch-2 space, dc in next dc* across to the last st, ch 3, dc in last st. Turn. (19 dc, 18 ch-3 spaces)
Row 9: Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 3, dc in next dc* repeat across to the center. In the center st, work (dc, ch 3, dc). Then repeat *ch 3, dc in next dc* across to the last st, ch 3, dc in last st. Turn. (21 dc, 20 ch-3 spaces)
Row 10: Repeat Row 9. (23 dc, 22 ch-3 spaces)
Returning to Color A (Rows 11-13)
Row 11 (Color A): Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 4, skip next ch-3 space, dc in next dc* repeat across to the center. In the center st, work (dc, ch 4, dc). Then repeat *ch 4, skip next ch-3 space, dc in next dc* across to the last st, ch 4, dc in last st. Turn. (25 dc, 24 ch-4 spaces)
Row 12: Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 4, dc in next dc* repeat across to the center. In the center st, work (dc, ch 4, dc). Then repeat *ch 4, dc in next dc* across to the last st, ch 4, dc in last st. Turn. (27 dc, 26 ch-4 spaces)
Row 13: Repeat Row 12. (29 dc, 28 ch-4 spaces)
Continuing with Color B (Rows 14-16)
Row 14 (Color B): Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 5, skip next ch-4 space, dc in next dc* repeat across to the center. In the center st, work (dc, ch 5, dc). Then repeat *ch 5, skip next ch-4 space, dc in next dc* across to the last st, ch 5, dc in last st. Turn. (31 dc, 30 ch-5 spaces)
Row 15: Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 5, dc in next dc* repeat across to the center. In the center st, work (dc, ch 5, dc). Then repeat *ch 5, dc in next dc* across to the last st, ch 5, dc in last st. Turn. (33 dc, 32 ch-5 spaces)
Row 16: Repeat Row 15. (35 dc, 34 ch-5 spaces)
Continuing with Color C (Rows 17-19)
Row 17 (Color C): Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 6, skip next ch-5 space, dc in next dc* repeat across to the center. In the center st, work (dc, ch 6, dc). Then repeat *ch 6, skip next ch-5 space, dc in next dc* across to the last st, ch 6, dc in last st. Turn. (37 dc, 36 ch-6 spaces)
Row 18: Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 6, dc in next dc* repeat across to the center. In the center st, work (dc, ch 6, dc). Then repeat *ch 6, dc in next dc* across to the last st, ch 6, dc in last st. Turn. (39 dc, 38 ch-6 spaces)
Row 19: Repeat Row 18. (41 dc, 40 ch-6 spaces)
Final Color A Section (Rows 20-22)
Row 20 (Color A): Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 7, skip next ch-6 space, dc in next dc* repeat across to the center. In the center st, work (dc, ch 7, dc). Then repeat *ch 7, skip next ch-6 space, dc in next dc* across to the last st, ch 7, dc in last st. Turn. (43 dc, 42 ch-7 spaces)
Row 21: Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 7, dc in next dc* repeat across to the center. In the center st, work (dc, ch 7, dc). Then repeat *ch 7, dc in next dc* across to the last st, ch 7, dc in last st. Turn. (45 dc, 44 ch-7 spaces)
Row 22: Repeat Row 21. (47 dc, 46 ch-7 spaces)
Continuing the Pattern
Continue in this manner, alternating colors every 3 rows and increasing the chain length by 1 every 3 rows (i.e., rows 23-25 use ch-8, rows 26-28 use ch-9, etc.) until the shawl measures approximately 51" [130 cm]
