Summer Wildflowers Triangle Shawl

Summer Wildflowers Triangle Shawl Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Summer Wildflowers Triangle Shawl is a crocheted triangular shawl designed by Caitlin's Contagious Creations. This finished project measures 72 inches wide by 41 inches long, making it a generous wrap suitable for layering or draping across the shoulders. The shawl features a two-color colorwork design that creates a wildflower-inspired aesthetic.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern utilizes fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters with prior experience. The construction relies on standing stitches, which allow you to begin new rows without traditional chain-stitch foundations, creating cleaner edges and more professional-looking results. The pattern incorporates a special decrease stitch technique called DC2TG (double crochet 2 together), which is a fundamental shaping method used to create the triangular silhouette. Detailed instructions for executing the DC2TG stitch are provided within the pattern to ensure proper construction.

Stitches Used

• Chain (Ch) – The foundational stitch used to create the base of the shawl and transition between rows
• Standing Double Crochet (SDC) – A technique for beginning rows without traditional chain foundations, creating a seamless appearance
• Double Crochet (DC) – The primary stitch that forms the body of the shawl
• DC2TG (Double Crochet 2 Together) – A decrease stitch essential for shaping the triangular form throughout the pattern

Materials Required

The Summer Wildflowers Triangle Shawl is worked in Super Fine weight yarn (weight 1), which creates a delicate, refined fabric suitable for warm-weather wear. You will need approximately 875 yards of main color yarn and 340 yards of secondary color yarn for a total of 1,215 yards. The pattern designer used Lion Brand's Summer Nights yarn in the Wildflowers colorway for the primary color and Loops & Threads' Woolike Simili-Laine in Charcoal for the secondary color, though any Super Fine weight yarn in complementary colors may be substituted.

Construction requires an F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook, which is the standard size for working with Super Fine weight yarn at the specified gauge. Additional tools include a stitch marker for tracking your position, a measuring tape to verify dimensions and gauge, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and scissors for cutting yarn.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked at a gauge of 23 double crochet stitches by 14 rows equaling 4 inches wide by 4 inches tall. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the finished dimensions of 72 inches wide by 41 inches long. Checking your gauge before beginning the project ensures your finished shawl will be the intended size and drape correctly.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty and requires prior knowledge of standing single and double crochet stitches. Crafters should be comfortable with basic crochet fundamentals before beginning this project. The special DC2TG decrease stitch is explained within the pattern, making it accessible to those expanding their crochet technique repertoire.