Cedar Lake Crochet Shawl Free Pattern

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The Cedar Lake Crochet Shawl is perfect for those slightly cooler evenings when you want to keep the chill at bay without feeling bundled up. Designed with simplicity and style in mind, this pattern strikes the right balance of cozy and airy.

One of the best things about this shawl pattern is that it’s the perfect “zone-out” project. With a simple, flowing design, you can relax into the stitches, letting your hands work the pattern while your mind unwinds.

Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s dive into this breezy yet beautiful project! You can keep reading for the free crochet pattern or you can purchase the ad-free PDF version here.

Shawls are wonderful because they’re so versatile—you can wear them over a dress for a night out, toss them on as a light layer for a casual day, or wrap them up snugly for a cozy evening at home. Whether you’re crocheting for yourself or crafting a special gift, this shawl is sure to be a staple for many occasions.

The design is based on the Cedar Arches Shawl, but this one is made using DK weight yarn and is worked lengthwise. If you’d like a triangle version, don’t miss the Cedar Creek Shawl.

Stitches

This shawl is crocheted with a mix of a single crochet moss stitch and a half double crochet moss stitch for a beautifully unique look.

Don’t miss my crochet moss stitch tutorial, where I share an easy approach, that’s a bit different from standard moss stitch instructions, which gives you a clean edge to your fabric. I think you’ll love the polished finish it gives!

The edges of the half double crochet rows follow the same technique, but you’ll place the last stitch in the 2nd chain of the turning chain.

You can customize the size of this rectangular shawl by adjusting the width or length. For length changes, make sure your starting chain is an even number. To change the width, add or subtract sets of 21 rows to keep the open stitch pattern intact—each set will adjust the length by about 4.5 inches.

Yarn

Do you have a go-to yarn you can’t get enough of? I definitely do – Premier Everyday Anti-Pilling Yarn is my favorite! I love how it feels to crochet with, adore the beautiful drape it gives my projects, and appreciate the amazing range of colors available.

I use their worsted-weight acrylic more frequently, but for this wrap, I grabbed their DK-weight anti-pilling yarn for a slightly lighter feel for the shawl.

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Skill Level

The Cedar Lake Shawl is great for all skill levels except absolute beginners. You’ll need to know the following skills:

• Basic stitches: single crochet, half double crochet, chain
• Working into the turning chain
• Working in chain spaces
• Keeping count of a LONG starting chain

It’s an easy pattern that you’ll fly through while binging your favorite show. Just pay attention to which part of the stitch pattern you’re on and don’t do 12 rows of sc moss stitch when you only need 3 while watching Despicable Me 4 with your kids. Ask me how I know to avoid that.

Free Cedar Lake Shawl Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: 2” x 4” = 10 rows by 20 sts (taken in sc moss stitch)

Finished Size: 21” wide by 73” long

Supplies

US size 7, 4.5 mm crochet hook

Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK (#3 light weight yarn, 273 yds/250m 3.5oz/100g)  

• The sample used approximately 1689 yds/21.65 oz in Lake

Large Eye Yarn Needle

Scissors

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
tc: turning chain (the chain 1 or chain 2 at the start of the previous row)
sp: space

Notes

This easy shawl is made using the moss stitch and a moss stitch variation. The starting and ending instructions of the rows may be slightly different than other versions of the moss stitch.

By chaining one and the beginning of the row and working into each chain one (turning chain) to end the next row, you’ll create a smooth edge of your fabric that looks finished even without a border.

When you are working into the hdc rows, you’ll put your last stitch in the 2^nd chain of the turning chain of the previous row. The chain 1 or chain 2 to start a row does not count as a stitch.

The basics of the pattern: You’ll do 12 rows of sc moss stitch, 3 rows of hdc moss stitch, 3 rows of sc moss stitch, then 3 rows of hdc moss stitch. Those 21 rows will be repeated for a total of 4, 21 row repeats, and then finished with 12 rows of sc moss stitch.

To adjust the size of your shawl, keep your starting chain an even number. To change the width, add or subtract sets of 21 rows to keep the open stitch pattern intact—each set will adjust the length by about 4.5 inches.

Pattern Instructions

Ch 364

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc; repeat from * to end of row, turn.

Row 2: ch 1, *sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from *to end of row, sc in tc, turn.

Rows 3-12: repeat row 2

Row 13: ch 2, *hdc in ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from *to end of row, hdc in tc, turn.

Rows 14-15: Repeat row 13

Rows 16-18: repeat row 2

Rows 19-21: repeat row 13

Row 22-33: repeat row 2

Rows 34-36: repeat row 13

Rows 37-39: repeat row 2

Rows 40-42: repeat row 13

Rows 43-84: repeat rows 22-42, 2 times. (You should have a total of 4 repeated sections at this point.)

Row 85-96: repeat row 2

Fasten off and weave in ends

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