Sidewalk Shawl

By: Kimberly K. McAlindin for redheart.com

Sidewalk Shawl

By: Kimberly K. McAlindin for redheart.com

How would you describe your go-to style for an afternoon at the playground? If you're ready to switch out that faded sweatshirt for something chic and stylish, then the Sidewalk Shawl is for you! Light and breezy, this comfortable crochet shawl will add instant sophistication to any outfit, even if it's just jeans and a T-shirt. You'll love how the crochet shell stitch is used to create a beautiful and dramatic look, too, while the fringe adds just a bit of drama to the overall look. Just keep in mind this intricate crochet pattern is ideal for those at the intermediate level.

NotesNotes: One pattern repeat consists of a pineapple pattern at its widest and the surrounding ch-spaces and shells. Shawl is worked from lower edge upwards. Work in stitches and ch-spaces indicated only, skip all other stitches and ch-spaces.

Intermediate

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge1 pattern repeat =9½”; 6 rows = 4”. Gauge is not critical for this project. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Finished SizeShawl measures 77” wide (across top edge) x 34” long (not including fringe)

Materials List

RED HEART Soft 6 balls 9440 Lt Grey Heather
Susan Bates Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]
Yarn needle

Special Stitches

Shell = Work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated stitch or ch-space.
Increase-shell = Work (2 dc, [ch 2, 2 dc] twice, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated ch-space.

Pattern

Ch 30.
Row 1: Shell in 5th ch from hook (beginning ch counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), ch 2, skip next 3 ch, sc in next ch, [ch 3, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch] 5 times, ch 2, skip next 3 ch, Shell in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in last ch, turn—2 Shells, 5 ch-3 spaces, and 2 ch-2 spaces.
Row 2: Ch 4, Increase-shell in ch-2 space of first shell, ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 4 times, ch 2, Increase-shell in ch-2 space of last shell, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn
Row 3: Ch 4, Shell in first ch-2 space of Increase-shell, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 space, Shell in next ch-2 space, ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 3 times, ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, Shell in first ch-2 space of next Increase-shell, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 space, Shell in last ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 4: Ch 4, Shell in ch-2 space of first Shell, ch 1, 9 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell, ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] twice, ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell, ch 1, 9 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 5: Ch 4, Shell in ch-2 space of first Shell, *ch 2, sc in first dc of next 9-dc group, [ch 3, sc in next dc] 8 times, ch 2, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell,* ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell; repeat from * to *; ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 6: Ch 4, Shell in ch-2 space of first Shell, *ch 3, skip next ch-2 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 7 times, ch 3, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell,* ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell; repeat from * to *; ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 7: Ch 4, Shell in ch-2 space of first Shell, *ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 6 times, ch 3, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell,* ch 1, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell; repeat from * to *; ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 8: Ch 4, Shell in ch-2 space of first Shell, *ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 5 times, ch 3, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell,* Shell in next ch-1 space, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell; repeat from * to *; ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 9: Ch 4, Increase-shell in ch-2 space of first Shell, *ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 4 times, ch 3,* [Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell, ch 1] twice, Shell in next ch-2 space of next Shell; repeat from * to *; Increase-shell in ch-2 space of last Shell, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 10: Ch 4, Shell in first ch-2 space of Increase-shell, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 space, Shell in next ch-2 space, *ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 3 times, ch 3,* [Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell, ch 2] twice, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell; repeat from * to *; Shell in ch-2 space of next Increase-shell, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 space, Shell in last ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 11: Ch 4, Shell in ch-2 space of first Shell, ch 1, 9 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell, *ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] twice, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell, ch 1, 9 dc in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 1, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell; repeat from * across; ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn
Row 12: Ch 4, Shell in ch-2 space of first Shell, *ch 2, sc in first dc of next 9-dc group, [ch 3, sc in next dc] 8 times, ch 2, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell,** ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell; repeat from * across, end at **; ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 13: Ch 4, Shell in ch-2 space of first Shell, *ch 3, skip next ch-2 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 7 times, ch 3, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell,** ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell; repeat from * across, end at **; ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 14: Ch 4, Shell in ch-2 space of first Shell, *ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 6 times, ch 3, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell,** ch 1, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell, repeat from * across, end at **; ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 15: Ch 4, Shell in ch-2 space of first Shell, *ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 5 times, ch 3, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell,** Shell in next ch-1 space, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell; repeat from * across, end at **; ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn
Row 16: Ch 4, Increase-shell in ch-2 space of first Shell, *ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 4 times, ch 3,** [Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell, ch 1] twice, Shell in next ch-2 space of next Shell; repeat from * across, end at **; Increase-shell in ch-2 space of last Shell, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 17: Ch 4, Shell in first ch-2 space of Increase-shell, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 space, Shell in next ch-2 space, *ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 3 times, ch 3,** [Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell, ch 2] twice, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell; repeat from * across, end at **; Shell in ch-2 space of next Increase-shell, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 space, Shell in last ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Rows 18–45: Repeat Rows 11–17 four more times.
Rows 46–50: Repeat Rows 11–15.
Top Edging Row: Ch 4, Shell in ch-2 space of first Shell, *ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, Shell in next ch-3 space, [ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, Shell in next ch-3 space] twice, ** [ch 2, Shell in ch-2 space of next Shell] 3 times; repeat from * across, end at **; ch 2, Shell in ch-2 space of last Shell, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. Fasten off

Finishing

Weave in ends.
Fringe: Cut 30” lengths of yarn. *Hold 3 strands together and fold in half. Insert hook in ch-4 space or dc-space at the end of any row. Insert hook into fold and draw loop through. Thread ends of strands through loop and pull gently to tighten; repeat from * to attach a fringe to the end of every row of side edges and across lower edge (inserting hook into ch-spaces across lower edge).

Project Diagram

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Abbreviations

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

sc: single crochet

st(s): stitch(es)

*: repeat whatever follows the * as indicated

[ ]: work directions in brackets the number of times specified

( ): work directions in parentheses into same st.

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dorisrowe 7699573

Oct 21, 2019

I love this pattern! I made my first shawl, and this pattern encourages me to do more than towels and throws.

Zeemer

Nov 13, 2017

I really go crazy about large shawls, oversized ponchos. I cannot ignore this Sidewalk Shawl. I can imagine myself wearing this on a chilly day, to the park, to the mall, wherever. It is so chic, so very fashionista. I like the lacey stitches used here, the size of the shawl and the tassles. This is one for my queue. Can't wait to make this beautiful shawl. A lot of moms, aunts and grandmas will surely like this.

Hippie Chick

Mar 29, 2017

I have not learned the art of reading diagrams to crochet yet, but I would so love to learn. Thank goodness the designer has included written directions and a diagram in her instructions. Looks like she took great care and gave very detailed instructions on how to make her lovely sidewalk shawl. This is a lovely pattern.

Lynn K

Mar 26, 2017

A stunning shawl that I simply have to make for myself! It looks so good with denims and will look equally good with more formal wear too. Love the color but it wont look good on me so I will have to decide on a color. I will also do a small practice piece to check that I understand the pattern. If not my crochet guru, Filly, will no doubt be able to assist. Yay for Filly!