Sway Wave Shawl

Sway Wave Shawl – Crochet Pattern Inspired by the Sea

The Sway Wave Shawl features two alternating wavy stitch patterns that flow beautifully together, creating a sense of movement reminiscent of the sea. The pattern includes a soft ombre effect from purple to grey — echoing the water’s shifting tones — and is written in a clear, bullet-point format with US-to-UK crochet term conversions.

Skill Level:

Adventurous beginner to intermediate. If you’re comfortable with single, double, and triple crochets, plus a few special stitches, you’ll enjoy creating this shawl.

Materials & Size:

Yarn: Fingering-weight (Scheepjes Whirl & Whirlette recommended) but perfectly suitable for heavier yarns

Shape: Generous rectangle (instructions included to easily adjust size)

Finished shawl: after blocking: 29 x 246cm / 11.5 x 97in, drapey, and perfect for layering

Included in the Pattern:

Step-by-step instructions

Close-up photos

US-to-UK crochet term conversions

Guidance for adjusting size