One Ball Shawl

One Ball Crochet Shawl by Marly Bird

What Is Being Made

The One Ball Crochet Shawl is a quick-to-complete crochet accessory designed by Marly Bird for the 24 Quickies with Marly Bird & Friends event. This project creates a finished shawl or cowl that can be completed in a single day, making it an ideal choice for crafters seeking a fast, satisfying project suitable for gifting or immediate wear.

Craft and Technique

This is a crochet project designed as a beginner-friendly pattern that also appeals to advanced crocheters who want to produce multiple pieces quickly. The design strategy leverages long color-changing yarn to simplify the construction process—approximately half the visual work is accomplished through the yarn's built-in color transitions rather than complex stitch manipulation. This approach makes the pattern accessible to newer crocheters while remaining engaging for experienced makers.

Stitches and Construction

The pattern is worked using a repeating stitch pattern structure. The gauge specification indicates 6.5 stitch pattern repeats across the width and 6 row pattern repeats in the vertical dimension, establishing the foundation for the shawl's drape and finished dimensions.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Red Heart® Roll With It Tweed in aran weight (1 ball)
• Hook: Susan Bates® I/9 [5.5 mm]
• Additional Notions: Stitch markers and a bent tip tapestry needle for finishing

The single-ball yardage requirement makes this an economical project and contributes to its quick completion timeline. The aran weight yarn paired with the I/9 hook creates a fabric with good drape suitable for shawl construction.