How to Crochet a Chunky St. Patrick's Day Triangle Shawl

Materials & tools you'll need

Step 1 — Chain and start the shawl body

Chain 74 stitches to begin. For Row 1, work a double crochet into the third chain from the hook, then continue across in a skip-one, double-crochet-in-next pattern — skip the next chain, double crochet in the following chain, and repeat this sequence across the row, ending with a skipped chain. Turn your work at the end of the row. This first row should leave you with 68 stitches, and you'll repeat this same row once more before moving into the increase rows.

Step 2 — Increase rows to widen the shawl

For Row 2, chain 5 and turn, then work 70 double crochet stitches into the fourth chain space of each double crochet from Row 1 and into each chain space between the double crochet pairs, bringing your stitch count to 80. Work Rows 3 through 9 evenly across in double crochet without further increasing. Then for Row 10, chain 5, turn, and work 64 double crochet stitches in the same fourth-chain-space method, bringing your count to 72 stitches. Repeat this even-then-increase pattern (Rows 3 through 10) two more times to complete Rows 11 through 18, continuing to widen the triangle shape of the shawl.

Step 3 — Work even rows across the body

For Row 19, chain 5, turn, and work 64 double crochet stitches using the same fourth-chain-space method as before, bringing your stitch count to 72. This row marks the widest point of the shawl body before you begin shaping it back down through the decrease rows that follow.

Step 4 — Decrease rows to shape the point

Begin narrowing the shawl with a series of decrease rows: decrease 8 stitches evenly across Row 20 to reach 64 stitches, decrease 6 stitches on Row 21 to reach 58, decrease 4 stitches on Row 22 to reach 54, and decrease 2 stitches on Row 23 to reach 52. Then for Row 24, chain 5, turn, and work a shell-style decrease pattern — skip 2 stitches, work 4 double crochet into the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, and repeat across until the last 4 stitches, ending with a skipped pair, bringing your count to 36 stitches. For Row 25, chain 5, turn, and work evenly across in double crochet. Repeat Rows 24 and 25, continuing to decrease 2 stitches per row, until only 8 stitches remain on your hook. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for weaving in later, and fasten off.

Step 5 — Add the ribbed neckline edging

Work a foundation chain of 8 stitches to create a turning chain with a chain-4 corner at each end. For Row 1 of the edging, chain 3 and work into the fourth chain from the hook, then work 2 double crochet in the next chain, chain 3, skip the next chain, and work 2 double crochet in the following chain — repeat this sequence around the neckline, ending with a chain 3 in the last chain-4 corner. Repeat this row once more to build up the ribbed texture. For Row 2, chain 3, turn, and slip stitch into each double crochet around the neckline edging, working all the way back to your starting point, then fasten off.

Step 6 — Finish: weave in ends and optional back seam

Weave in all remaining yarn ends using your tapestry needle. If you'd like a more closed, wrap-style shawl, sew a seam along the back to close it — this finishing touch is entirely optional, so feel free to leave the shawl open if you prefer to drape it loosely. Your chunky St. Patrick's Day triangle shawl is now ready to wear.

Frequently asked questions

How can I adjust the size of the shawl for a perfect fit?
The shawl's size can be adjusted by changing the number of stitches worked in the increase and decrease rows. Working more increase rows before you start decreasing will produce a wider, longer shawl, while working fewer will result in a smaller finished piece.

What size is the finished St. Patrick's Day crochet shawl?
The finished shawl measures approximately 40 inches wide by 50 inches long, with a neckline size that can be adjusted to your preference during the edging step.

Can I use a different yarn colour instead of green?
Yes. While green gives the shawl its St. Patrick's Day theme, the pattern works with any bulky weight acrylic yarn, so you can substitute any colour you'd like for a shawl to wear year-round.

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