Meadow Mist Broomstick Lace Shawl Free Crochet Pattern – Airy Floral Wrap
Wrap Yourself in Elegance: The Meadow Mist Broomstick Lace Shawl
Imagine a shawl that feels like a gentle breeze—light, airy, and impossibly delicate, yet surprisingly simple to create. The Meadow Mist Broomstick Lace Shawl is exactly that. This free crochet pattern combines the timeless beauty of broomstick lace with a modern, flowing triangular silhouette, resulting in a wrap that drapes gracefully over your shoulders. Whether you're heading to a cool evening gathering or simply want to add a touch of handmade luxury to your wardrobe, this shawl is your perfect companion. And here's the best part: despite its intricate appearance, this pattern is beginner-friendly once you grasp the simple rhythm of pulling loops onto a large needle. Let's dive in and create something truly magical.
Materials Needed
Before we begin, gather these simple supplies. The beauty of this pattern lies in its minimal requirements—just a few tools and two skeins of soft yarn.
- Yarn: 2 skeins of Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend (or any light worsted weight yarn) — one in a soft sage green, one in a creamy off-white.
- Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm (US I-9) crochet hook.
- Broomstick Lace Needle: A size 35 (19 mm) knitting needle, or any large smooth dowel or PVC pipe about 1 inch in diameter. (A large knitting needle works perfectly.)
- Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors.
Gauge: 4 broomstick lace clusters (each cluster = 5 loops) and 6 rows = 4 inches in pattern. (Gauge is flexible for a shawl, but consistency helps achieve the desired drape.)
Step-by-Step Instructions
This shawl is worked from the top down, starting with a simple chain and increasing at the edges to form a triangle. The broomstick lace pattern creates a beautiful, open weave that is surprisingly easy once you get the rhythm. Follow along carefully, and you'll be amazed at what you create.
Foundation Row
With sage green yarn, chain 4. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), work 2 double crochet (dc) into the ring, chain 2, work 3 dc into the ring. Turn. (You have a small triangle base with a chain-2 space in the center.)
Row 1: Broomstick Lace Setup
Chain 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc into the first stitch (this is your edge increase), chain 2, work 3 dc into the next chain-2 space, chain 2, work 3 dc into the last stitch. Turn. (You now have 3 groups of 3 dc, separated by chain-2 spaces.)
Row 2: Broomstick Lace Row
Chain 1, work 1 single crochet (sc) into the first dc. Now, here's the magic: insert your hook into the next dc, yarn over and pull up a loop, then place that loop onto your broomstick needle. Repeat this process across the entire row, pulling up loops from every dc stitch, including the chain-2 spaces. You should have a total of 15 loops on your broomstick needle. Do not turn your work.
Row 3: Closing the Broomstick Lace
Now, working from left to right (or right to left, whichever feels natural), insert your crochet hook through the first 5 loops on the broomstick needle. Slide them off the needle, yarn over, and pull through all 5 loops. Chain 1 to secure. Work 5 double crochet into the center of these 5 loops (the space where they were grouped).
Skip the next 5 loops, insert your hook through the next 5 loops, remove them from the needle, yarn over and pull through, chain 1, work 5 dc into the center. Repeat this one more time for the last 5 loops. You will now have 3 broomstick lace clusters. Turn your work.
Row 4: Increase Row
Chain 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc into the first stitch (this is your edge increase). Work 1 dc into each of the next 4 dc. Work 1 dc into the chain-1 space, then 1 dc into each of the next 5 dc. Repeat from * across to the last stitch. Work 3 dc into the last stitch (edge increase). Turn. (You have increased by 2 stitches on each side, making the shawl wider.)
Row 5: Broomstick Lace Row
Repeat Row 2, pulling up loops from every dc across the row. You will have more loops this time—that's perfect! Just keep pulling them up onto your broomstick needle.
Row 6: Closing the Broomstick Lace
Repeat Row 3, but this time you will have more clusters. Work the clusters across, always grouping 5 loops together for each cluster. Work 5 dc into the center of each group of 5 loops.
Rows 7-8: Continuing the Pattern
Repeat Rows 4-5, continuing to increase at the edges and work broomstick lace rows in between. The pattern is simple: increase row → broomstick lace setup row → closing row → repeat.
Continue the Pattern
Keep repeating this sequence: the increase row, then the broomstick lace setup row, then the closing row. Always increase by working 3 dc into the first and last stitches of the increase row. Continue until the shawl reaches your desired size—approximately 60 inches wide and 30 inches deep is a lovely, generous wrap size.
Edging
Switch to your creamy off-white yarn. Work a round of single crochet around the entire edge of the shawl, working 3 sc into each corner to keep the corners flat. Then, work a delicate picot edging: sc in next stitch, chain 3, slip stitch into the same stitch. Repeat this from * around the entire edge. Fasten off and weave in all ends with your yarn needle.
Blocking
To truly open up the lace pattern and give your shawl that beautiful, airy drape, blocking is essential. Soak the shawl in lukewarm water with a drop of mild soap, gently squeeze out excess water (never wring), and lay it flat on a towel. Gently stretch it to the desired dimensions, pinning the edges if needed. Allow it to dry completely. This step transforms your work into a professional-looking piece.
And there you have it—your very own Meadow Mist Broomstick Lace Shawl. The combination of sage green and creamy off-white creates a subtle, elegant contrast, while the broomstick lace clusters form vertical columns of open, flower-like shapes that catch the light beautifully. Whether you wear it draped over a summer dress or wrapped around your shoulders on a cool evening, this shawl is sure to become a treasured handmade piece. Happy crocheting!
