I first posted a picture of this shawl design on Instagram over a year ago and lots of people asked for the pattern. So sorry it has taken me so long to get it written up for you! I used a 5.5cm hook for this design so the shawl is light and has lots of drape to wear as a shawl on chilly summer evenings, while still being cozy enough for even the coldest winters if worn as a scarf. This is why I have named this shawl the All Seasons shawl as I truly think that it is appropriate for all weather types. The design is simple and not too taxing, just a four row pattern repeat, but the mix of back and front loop treble stitches ensure that you do not lose interest. I really hope you enjoy making it, it has become one of my wardrobe staples.
What you will need:
- A 5.5mm hook
- 1 ball of Sirdar Colourwheel (or similar DK weight yarn)
- Small pompom maker (I used the yellow Clover one, which I think is 4.5mm)
- Scissors and darning needle.
Note: this pattern is written in UK crochet terms.
Skills needed: magic ring, chain stitches, UK treble (tr), UK double treble (dtr), pompom making (optional).
To start, make a magic ring (there are lots of awesome tutorials on YouTube for this) and into the ring work a chain 3 (counts as a stitch), 3tr, 2ch, 4tr. Pull magic ring tight. It should look like this:
Row 1
Ch 3 and turn. Make one tr in the back loop of the stitch directly below your initial chain, see below for an indication of where it should go.
Then make a tr in the front loop of the stitch at the base of your initial chain, see below again for positioning.
You should now have three stitches in your initial row (all in the same stitch) one ch3, 1tr in the back loop of the first stitch and 1tr in the front loop of the first stitch, like this:
You have three stitches until you reach the centre increase, so in the next stitch work a tr in the back loop, in the following stitch work a tr in the front loop and in the final stitch work a tr in the back loop, like this:
In the centre chain 2 increase work 2tr, 2ch, 2tr. Then in the first stitch of the other side, work 1tr in the back loop, like this:
Continue over the next 3 stitches and work 1tr in the front loop of the next stitch and then work 1tr in the back loop of the next stitch. Your last stitch should be your chain 3 from the previous row. Work 1tr in the front loop of the top of the chain 3, then 1tr in the back loop. This can be tricky to find because the front loop stitch often pulls it tight, see below for an indication of what it looks like:
To complete this row, make 1tr in the front loop of the top of the chain 3, see below for where it should go.
Row 2
Chain 3 and turn. We are essentially going to do exactly the same thing again, just with more stitches on each side. Work 1tr in the back loop of the first stitch at the base of your chain 3, then work 1tr in the front loop of the same stitch, like this:
Then work along this row alternating between back and front loop trs until the centre increase, starting with 1 back loop tr and ending with 1 back loop tr.
Then work 2tr, 2ch, 2tr in the centre chain space.
Then finish the other side by alternating 1tr in the back loop of the next stitch and 1tr in the front loop of the stitch after that until the last chain 3 stitch. Then work 1tr in the front loop, 1tr in the back loop and 1tr in the front loop all in the top of that chain three stitch from the previous row.
Row 3
Now for the next row, we’re going to be using the double treble stitch or dtr. Chain 4 to start, then turn. Chain 1 and work 1dtr in the stitch directly below the initial ch4, using both loops.
Chain 1, skip a stitch and work 1dtr in the next stitch along. Repeat until the middle increase stitch, end with a ch1 then skip the stitch just before the centre. For all of the stitches on this row, use both loops.
Then work 2dtr, ch2, 2dtr in the chain 2 space. Chain 1, skip a stitch and work 1dtr, skip a stitch, chain 1 until the last stitch. Work 1dtr, 1ch, 1dtr in the top of the chain 3 of the previous row.
This is a four row pattern repeat. To continue work row 2 three times, followed by row 3 once. Your shawl should be made from three rows of solid alternating tr stitches followed by one row of dtr stitches with chain spaces between them, like in the picture below.
Helpful tips
When you work your first solid alternating tr row after a dtr and chain space row, you should alternate the back and front loops as normal, so work in the back loops of the chain stitches to maintain the pattern, some examples are indicated below.
Also, when you work your first solid treble row after the dtrs, remember that the fifth chain of the initial chain 5 on your dtr row should count as your last back loop tr. Once you have made this stitch you can end the row as normal in the fourth chain with a front loop tr, back loop tr and then another front loop tr.
On the rows where you alternate between back and front loop trs, your first and last stitch on each side of the triangle will always be a back loop tr (this does not include the three stitches worked in the very first and last stitches of each row, or the centre increase.) Check this at the end of every row to make sure you haven’t made a mistake. See below for indication of what I mean here.
Keep going until you reach the size you want, or you run out of yarn (don’t forget to leave some for the pompoms if you want some) and end with a dtr row. Make three pom poms in your usual way and then tie them to the two ends points and the middle increase space. Cut the ends to blend with the rest of the pompom, there is no need to sew them in if securely knotted.
When I make these I make 9 pattern repeats and it measures approx 145cm along the top and 65cm down the middle increase line. This yarn makes a light, cozy shawl and the 5.5mm gives it lots of drape. I really enjoy making these shawls and have sold lots at markets as well as to friends. They’re easy and mindful to make and only take a few days to finish- I really hope you enjoy it!
Juliet xx
This is a route I have walked lots of times before as it is very close to where my husband grew up and indeed where his mum still lives. I have memories of us as teenagers walking these paths together, oh how time flies! This particular field is mainly covered in grass at the moment, but during the growing season it’s usually filled with crops.
As I made my way through the mud I started to notice that as the ice was melting it was making these beautiful shapes. What do you see in the picture above (apart from a whole lot of mud of course)? I noticed that one of the pieces looked a bit like a feather… or maybe a leaf?
I have lived near the coast for nearly all of my life and must have had hundreds of trips to the coast, but I still get a jolt of excitement when I get that first glimpse of the sea in the distance. It’s almost an instant thing that as soon as I’m there I feel all the tension and stress of everyday life leave my body, I’ll never get bored of that feeling!
I spent a lovely hour wandering along this beach, soaking in the sun and watching the wildlife (there are usually some interesting birds around here, but I didn’t manage to get any good photos of them). I am trying to make a conscious effort to have more mindful moments like this in my day, where I just take some time out to reset. We could all do with remembering to do this sometimes, I think.
It goes without saying of course, that craft has been a huge part of this process, for giving me a much needed colour injection, for switching off my brain and for generally allowing me some time to be myself. It always amazes me how many people I have met both online and in person who use craft of all kinds to help them deal with both mental and physical illness. The above picture is my rainbow granny blanket which I have recently decided to work on again, the repetitive motion of the granny square never fails to soothe the soul.
I have also been doing a bit of knitting which I have to say I have really enjoyed. I used to be pretty good with two sticks (although I have never been able to conquer socks!), but it’s been a while since I’ve worked with them so I thought a simple garter stitch shawl was just what I needed. Rather excitingly I am using my own hand dyed yarn here, a green and purple mix which ended up having some blue and grey hues too. It’s so soft and squishy (It’s a DK weight yarn) and is working up really well into a nice wide triangle scarf. I’m planning to add a crochet border to it too for a pretty finish and because my knitting skills are not up to the challenge!
I also had the idea for this snuggly purple and green chunky poncho pop into my head during January. I had bought this lovely Hobbycraft yarn a while ago and it has just sat on the shelf waiting for the perfect project to come along ever since. I’m really pleased with how it has turned out, it’s exactly how I had imagined it and it’s super warm and comfortable to wear.
And here it is, all set up last Saturday and ready to go! Now I know, this isn’t the very best table design you will have ever seen. In all honesty I was so busy making all the bits for the sale (I only gave myself 2 months, which with two young children to fit into the equation is no mean feat!) that I didn’t really think much about how to display it all on the day. 
I can confidently say that I ignored most of the retail golden rules, you know things like have items at eye level, displaying items at lots of different heights, displaying items so people can instantly see the overall effect, etc. But you know what, I sold some things and received some lovely feedback from people too, so I’m going to call it a success! Plus the weather was freezing and very damp, so not many people were out. In fact a lot of my fellow sellers on the day left at lunch time because of this, but I wanted to stay for the full day, even though I had to spend about an hour under several blankets warming up when I got home!
Work a single treble stitch in the 5th chain from the hook, I’ve indicated above where your first stitch should be. Then work one more treble stitch in the next stitch along.
Now you are ready to work your first slanting treble stitch. Begin working this stitch in the stitch before your first treble as indicated above.
Work the first part of this stitch around your two existing trebles. This can be a bit fiddly, but just ensure you insert your hook into the chain stitch from the front (the same way you do normally) and then pull the loops loosely around your treble stitches. You are essentially working the treble stitch in the same way as normal, just pulling it around two existing trebles. You should have three loops on your hook.
Then yarn over and pull through two loops, you should have two loops left on your hook.
Then complete your stitch as you would do normally by pulling a loop through the last two loops on your hook. You now have a slanting treble around your two initial treble stitches!
Skip one chain stitch and work a treble stitch in the following chain, as indicated above.
Work another treble in the next chain along. Then work another slanting treble by inserting your hook into the skipped chain, as indicated above.
Work the start of your slanting treble around your two trebles loosely, as above. You should be left with two loops on your hook once you have done this. Then finish the stitch as normal, just as before.
Continue this way until the end of the row. You should be left with a single chain at the end of the row, see above where I have placed my needle.
Work one treble stitch in this last chain and fasten off. Now we are ready for the second row so turn your work.
Once you’ve turned your work, attach your new colour **. Chain 3 in the top of the first treble stitch.
Then skip one stitch, and work 2 trebles in each of the next two stitches, just like we did for round 1.
In the skipped stitch, begin working your slanting treble over your two trebles in exactly the same way as before.
Finish your slanting stitch the way you complete a normal treble.
Continue working this way until the end of the row. You should be left with a single stitch, as indicated above.
Work a single treble stitch in the last stitch. If you’re adding another colour then fasten off. Turn your work and repeat row 2 until the blanket is the size you want. That’s it!