Crochet Shawl For Mom: A Free Pattern For Mother’s Day…

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A few years ago I participated in a Mother's Day crochet blog hop. More than one dozen designers came together to offer crochet patterns for mom. There were a wide array of different designs, including the free crochet shawl pattern that I chose to include. Since Mother's Day is coming up again soon, I wanted to remind you about this terrific crochet shawl for mom. Make one for your mom, a mom friend who needs a wearable hug, or even for yourself. After all, moms are always superheroes and they've especially been so during the pandemic!

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Rainbow Sprinkles Crochet Crescent Shawl

The Free Crochet Crescent Shawl Pattern is a perfect wrap for the warmer spring and summer months. Plus, the Rainbow Sprinkles Crescent Shawl pattern is a fun project to crochet. You'll use two balls of the It’s a Wrap Rainbow Sprinkles yarn by Red Heart Yarn. The yarn does all of the work for you because of the rich color play. Therefore, you don't have to use a lot of advanced crochet stitches to make this crochet shawl for mom.

Unique Shawl Shape

Of course, there are a lot of great crochet shawl patterns. And knit patterns, too, for you bicrafty folks. In fact, during a similar Mother's Day blog hop of knit and crochet patterns for moms, I included a different pattern – my Tilted Blocks Knit Shawl Pattern. But one thing that makes this crochet shawl for mom special is the crescent shape. You use unique construction, crocheting the border first then working short rows along the border to build the body. It makes it really a fun piece to build

Ready to Make This Crochet Shawl for Mom?

This crochet shawl pattern is easy enough for beginner crocheters. And yet, experienced crocheters should still find it exciting. Although you can always substitute yarn if you know how, I recommend that you stitch to the It’s a Wrap Rainbow Sprinkles yarn to get the same wonderful look of this shawl. The color play is really what makes it stand out.

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A Crochet Prayer Shawl Pattern

This free crochet crescent shawl pattern is also meditative enough to make a great crochet prayer shawl. You can stitch intentionally with a kind thought in mind for the person that you're making that for. This will add another layer of special warmth to the piece, particularly if you're crocheting it for Mother's Day. Infuse it with your loving thoughts for the mom you're gifting it to. She'll feel that kindness, care, and prayer each time that she wraps it around herself. If you'd like, include your prayer, mantra, or thought on a card when you give this crochet shawl to her.

Rainbow Sprinkles Crescent Shawl Pattern Details

Skill level

Advanced Beginner

Finished measurements

approx. 90-95” [229 – 241 cm] wingspan and 14” [36 cm] depth at center after blocking
Wingspan measured along curved border edge after blocking and stretching.

Gauge

8 sc sts and 9 sc rows = 2” after blocking
Exact gauge is not critical for this shawl, but will affect overall size and yardage.

Materials

Yarn
It’s a Wrap Sprinkles; RED HEART® It’s a Wrap Sprinkles™, Art 886 available 5.29 oz (150 g), 623 yd 570 m) 2 balls (4.5 oz remaining on second ball) Color used in Sample: E866_9579 Sundae

This cotton-blend yarn creates a breathable, drapey fabric ideal for warm-weather layering. A great alternative yarn is–

Hook
US H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

Abbreviations

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

sp – space

rep – repeat

Special Stitches

Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog): *Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop; repeat from * in next stitch indicated, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. (1 decrease)

Stitch Diagram

Rainbow Sprinkles Crescent Shawl crochet chart with labeled rows, body section, center stitch, and stitch placement lines.

Diagram of the Rainbow Sprinkles Crescent Shawl border pattern, with stitch symbols and a key for ch, sl st, sc, and dc.

Notes

The border (bottom trim) is worked first in long rows.
The body of the shawl is then worked into the unused edge of the original foundation chain (the edge opposite the decorative border).
A stitch marker is placed at the center of the border to ensure symmetrical shaping.
Short rows are used to gradually build depth at the center of the shawl while incorporating stitches from the border.
Stitch counts change as border stitches are incorporated.
Maintain consistent tension throughout the body section to prevent edge flare.
All measurements are taken after blocking.
RS = Right Side; WS = Wrong Side.
Turning chains do not count as stitches unless otherwise stated.

Designer Tip: If your foundation chain feels tight, use a hook one size larger just for the chain, then switch back to the pattern hook for Row 1.

Videos

Chain https://youtu.be/lSNC5tDW6rI

Single Crochet https://youtu.be/W6dsC-IwIGg

Double Crochet https://youtu.be/ZYz3_LNJ4V8

How to Bury Ends https://youtu.be/8_NBGUKjO-E

How to Block Crochet https://youtu.be/lJnH4DD75zI

How to make your own stitch markers (this might be fun) https://youtu.be/Sqi2gpfgsvw

Should I do a video for this shawl and add a link later? I think we should….

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Rainbow Sprinkles Crochet Crescent Shawl Pattern Instructions

Border

Chain 362

Designer Tip: Use removable makers every 30 stitches to make it easy to count the chains. Then remove them before starting the first row.

Row 1 (RS): Dc in 3rd ch from hook (skipped 2 chs act as dc) and in each across, turn—361 dc.

Place a removable marker in the 181st dc — this marks the exact center of the shawl. Accurate placement ensures symmetrical shaping when the body is worked.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in dc, * ch 4, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc; rep from * end of row, turn—120 4-ch sections.

Row 3 (RS): Ch 1, * 4 sc in 4-ch sp; rep from * to end of row, finish off.

Body

The body is worked into the unused edge of the original foundation chain (opposite the decorative border). When instructed to “work into the border,” insert your hook into the top loops of the dc stitches from the foundation border row. These stitches are gradually incorporated to build the crescent shape.

Row 1 (RS): With the border RS facing, count 15 dc stitches to the right of the marked center stitch (when looking at the right side of the work). Join yarn with a slip stitch into the unused loop of the corresponding foundation chain stitch. Ch 1, sc in the same stitch as join and in the next 30 stitches. Turn — 31 sc.

✨Designer Tip: If you’re unsure which direction is “right,” lay the shawl flat with the border edge closest to you and the RS facing up. The right side is your dominant-hand side.

Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc to the end of the row, working into the border sc 3, sc2tog, turn.

Row 3 (RS): Ch 1, sc to the end of the row, working into the border sc 3, sc2tog, turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 eight more times (18 total rows worked in this section). You will have completed 9 turns on each side of the center.

Row 4 (WS): Ch 1, sc to end of row, working into the border sc 3, turn.

Row 5 (RS): Ch 1, sc to end of row, working into the border sc 3, turn.

Repeat Rows 4 and 5 six more times (14 total rows worked in this section). You will have completed 7 turns on each side.

Row 6 (WS): Ch 1, sc to end of row, working into the border sc 5, turn.

Row 7 (RS): Ch 1, sc to end of row, working into the border sc 5, turn.

Repeat Rows 6 and 7 fifteen more times (32 total rows worked in this section). You will have completed 16 turns on each side.

Row 8 (WS): Ch 1, sc to end of row, working into the border sc 10, turn.

Row 9 (RS): Ch 1, sc to end of row, working into border sc 10, turn.

Rows 10 and 11: Ch 1, sc to end of row, working into border sc to end, turn.

Finish off.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Wash and Block shawl.

Woman models a vibrant crochet crescent shawl; close-ups highlight the shawl’s colorful stitches, texture, and a pink flower.

Frequently Asked Questions

What yarn do you recommend for this shawl?

Honestly… the yarn really does all the work here! I really recommend sticking to the It's a Wrap Rainbow Sprinkles yarn by Red Heart Yarn to get that super fun color effect. It just makes the shawl pop!

Is this pattern good for beginners?

Yes! This crochet shawl pattern is totally easy enough for beginner crocheters, but still fun for us experienced folks too. You'll love how the unique construction works up!

What makes this shawl pattern special?

So here's the thing… a lot of shawl patterns are great, but this one has a really unique crescent shape. You actually crochet the border first, then build the body with short rows. It's a really fun way to make a shawl!

Can I use this pattern as a prayer shawl?

Absolutely! This free crochet crescent shawl pattern is super meditative, so it makes a wonderful crochet prayer shawl. You can stitch with loving thoughts for whoever you're making it for.

Can I substitute yarn if I want to?

Well… you *can* always substitute yarn if you know your substitutions, but I really do recommend sticking with the It's a Wrap Rainbow Sprinkles yarn. The color play is just *so* good and makes this shawl truly special!

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