Friendship Green Shawl in Caron Simply Soft - Downloadable PDF

Friendship Green Shawl in Caron Simply Soft – Crochet Pattern by Kim Guzman

About This Pattern

The Friendship Green Shawl is a free, downloadable PDF crochet pattern designed by Kim Guzman for Caron International. This intermediate-level shawl is worked in Caron Simply Soft yarn and produces a generously sized, wearable accessory suitable for layering across the shoulders or wrapping around the body. The finished piece measures approximately 16 inches (40.5 cm) wide by 62 inches (157.5 cm) long, making it a substantial rectangular shawl with excellent drape and coverage.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a long rectangular shawl — a classic, versatile accessory that works equally well as a wrap, a scarf-style shawl, or a cozy shoulder covering. At over five feet in length, it offers ample fabric to drape elegantly or wrap snugly. The rectangular format makes it beginner-friendly in terms of shaping, while the stitch pattern itself elevates it to an intermediate difficulty level, offering a satisfying challenge for crocheters who have moved beyond basic projects.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in colorway #9705 Sage (referred to as color A) — a 100% acrylic yarn available in 6 oz / 170 g skeins, each containing 315 yards / 288 meters
• Amount Required: Approximately 18 oz of Caron Simply Soft in Sage, which equates to roughly three full skeins
• Hook: US size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook, or the size needed to achieve the correct gauge
• Additional Tools: A yarn needle for weaving in ends and finishing

About Caron Simply Soft Yarn

Caron Simply Soft is a well-loved aran weight acrylic yarn known for its smooth texture, soft hand feel, and excellent stitch definition. Its 100% acrylic composition makes the finished shawl machine washable and durable, ideal for everyday wear. The Sage colorway (#9705) is a muted, earthy green tone that gives this shawl its characteristic "friendship green" aesthetic — calm, natural, and universally flattering.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This shawl is worked using crochet as the primary craft technique. The pattern employs a defined stitch pattern that gives the fabric texture and visual interest beyond a simple single or double crochet fabric. Stitches referenced in the pattern include:

• Chain (ch) — the foundational stitch used to begin the work and form turning chains between rows
• Double crochet (dc) — a standard tall crochet stitch that works up quickly and creates an open, drapey fabric well-suited to shawls and wraps

The combination of chain stitches and double crochet stitches is a hallmark of many classic shawl constructions, often forming mesh-like or shell-based patterns that allow the finished fabric to flow gracefully. Working at the specified gauge of 18 stitches and 18 rows to 5 inches (12.5 cm) in the stitch pattern is important to achieving the correct finished dimensions.

Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies 18 stitches and 18 rows equal 5 inches / 12.5 cm in the stitch pattern used throughout the shawl. Crocheters are encouraged to work a gauge swatch before beginning and adjust their hook size accordingly — going up a hook size if the swatch is too small, or down a size if it is too large.

Difficulty Level and Who This Pattern Is For

Rated as an intermediate crochet pattern, the Friendship Green Shawl is best suited for crocheters who are comfortable with foundational stitches and working in rows. Those familiar with chain stitches and double crochet will find the techniques approachable, while the