Brown Butter Shawl

Brown Butter Shawl by Moogly

Project Overview

The Brown Butter Shawl is a crocheted triangular shawl designed by Tamara Kelly of Moogly. This project combines comfort and style in a versatile accessory that works up quickly thanks to its chunky yarn weight. The shawl measures 42 inches wide by 20.5 inches tall, making it an ideal size for draping over shoulders or wearing as a cozy wrap.

What is Being Made

This design creates a triangular shawl—a classic crocheted garment that begins at the top and increases outward to form a flowing, draped shape. The finished piece is soft and buttery in texture, living up to its name through both the yarn choice and the comfort it provides. Shawls like this one are versatile accessories suitable for layering, gifting, or personal use across multiple seasons.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Brown Butter Shawl features a stitch pattern that is beginner-friendly while remaining visually interesting throughout the project. The pattern incorporates corner turns that create dynamic shifts in the stitch work, offering surprises as you progress. The design includes both written instructions and stitch charts to guide crocheters through each row. Stitch markers are recommended to help track your place within the pattern, particularly when navigating the corner sections where the construction changes.

Yarn and Materials

This shawl is worked in Red Heart Soft Essentials Stripes, a bulky weight yarn (also classified as UK 12-14 ply). The yarn is 100% acrylic, making it durable and easy to care for. The colorway shown in the pattern is Linen Stripe. You will need approximately 210 yards total, which comes to 2 balls of Red Heart Soft Essentials Stripes (each ball contains 110 yards and weighs 4 ounces).

Crochet Hook and Gauge

The pattern calls for a US M/N crochet hook (9.00mm). The gauge is 7 stitches by 5 rows measured over 4 inches (10 centimeters) when working in the pattern stitch. Achieving the correct gauge ensures your finished shawl will be the intended size.

Difficulty Level and Project Timeline

Rated as a beginner-friendly project, the Brown Butter Shawl is accessible to crocheters new to the craft while remaining engaging for more experienced makers. The bulky yarn weight and straightforward stitch pattern allow this shawl to work up quickly—typically completed in just a few evenings or over one long weekend, depending on your pace.

Additional Resources

The pattern includes a video tutorial to walk you through the construction process step-by-step. This visual guide is particularly helpful for understanding how the corners are worked and how the pattern evolves as you progress. The pattern was designed and copyrighted by Tamara Kelly in 2018.