The Forest Fern Shawl Free Pattern

The Forest Fern Shawl Free Pattern

Wrap yourself in the serene beauty of nature with the Forest Fern Shawl, a crochet masterpiece inspired by lush woodland foliage. This elegant shawl features intricate leaf motifs and a delicate drape, perfect for adding a touch of nature to any outfit.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Fingering weight yarn, 800 yards
• Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 22 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed instructions to create your own Forest Fern Shawl:

Starting the Shawl

1. Begin with a magic ring. To create a magic ring, wrap the yarn around your fingers to form a loop, then pull a loop of yarn through the ring to start your first stitch.

Creating the Base Rounds

2. Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring. Slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the chain-3 to join. You should have 12 dc.
3. Round 2: Chain 3, dc in the same stitch, then work 2 dc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 24 dc.
4. Round 3: Chain 3, *dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 36 dc.
5. Round 4: Chain 3, *dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 48 dc.
6. Round 5: Chain 3, *dc in the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 60 dc.

Continue Increasing

Continue increasing in this manner until the shawl reaches your desired size. Ensure the leaf motifs are evenly spaced and aligned as you work.

Creating the Leaf Motif

1. Row 1: Chain 10, single crochet (sc) in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn your work.
2. Row 2: Chain 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn your work.
3. Row 3: Chain 1, sc2tog (single crochet two together), sc in the next 6 stitches, sc2tog. Turn your work.
4. Row 4: Chain 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn your work.
5. Row 5: Chain 1, sc2tog, sc in the next 4 stitches, sc2tog. Turn your work.
6. Row 6: Chain 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn your work.
7. Row 7: Chain 1, sc2tog, sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog. Turn your work.
8. Row 8: Chain 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn your work.
9. Row 9: Chain 1, sc2tog twice. Fasten off your yarn.

Assembling the Shawl

Attach the leaf motifs to the shawl at regular intervals, ensuring a balanced and harmonious design. You can sew them on using a yarn needle or slip stitch them directly onto the shawl.

Enjoy your beautiful Forest Fern Shawl, a perfect blend of nature's elegance and your crafting skills!