How To Read: Sidewalk Shawl Crochet Chart
Wow, you all really enjoyed the How to Crochet: the Sidewalk Shawl video. Thank you for all the kind words regarding that video and the chart! I just knew many of you (including the designer herself, Kimberley McAlindin) would appreciate a chart for this fantastic pattern. It makes it so much easier to follow along, right?
Well, incase you are not exactly sure how to read the Sidewalk Shawl crochet chart for this pattern I’ve done another video tutorial to walk you though some simple steps on how to read the chart and use the written instructions to ensure success.
The best way to view this video: 1. Download the pattern from Red Heart
2. Click the Sidewalk Chart image above to get a larger view of the chart and save to your computer
3. Watch the video and let me talk to you about reading the chart
Now you are ready to gather your materials, watch the video for the Sidewalk Shawl and get started!
If you have questions please don’t hesitate to ask me and I will help you as much as I can. I can’t wait to see all your projects!
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m having trouble downloading the chart… can you help?
Oh no, I’m so sorry you’re having trouble with that! Honestly… I had a little hiccup with Dropbox but it should be all fixed up now. Give it another try!
Is this chart really a PDF file?
Yes! It absolutely is a PDF file and should download just fine. Some folks have had trouble, but many others have downloaded it without any issues. …I hope it works for you too!
I just don’t “get” how to read this chart… what am I missing?
So here’s the thing… I made a video tutorial to help walk you through it! It covers reading the chart and using the written instructions together to make sure everything goes smoothly.
How do I make the shawl wider if the rows say to repeat earlier rows?
Honestly… that can be a tricky part of some patterns! The video I made should explain how to increase the shawl’s width by repeating specific rows. Don’t give up, we’ll figure it out!
Do you have other video tutorials for crochet patterns?
Yes! I have lots of videos to help you learn new stitches and patterns. You can find them on my YouTube channel, and I’ve linked to a couple related ones right here on the page too!
I have tried to download the cart several times I keep getting an error message. The file is not a pdf file and it will not download
Thank you for this lovey pattern and the chart as well. I love chart patterns. I create them myself, if it is not supplied with the crochet pattern; it makes crocheting go faster! I don’t understand how anyone would have trouble reading charts; they are so SIMPLE. And, for the other person below, this IS a PDF file and does download.
The link to the pattern is not working.
https://www.yarnspirations.com/products/red-heart-sidewalk-shawl is a link
Thanks for the PDF chart for this beautiful pattern. The chart downloaded quickly and easily (I love Dropbox!) and opened with no trouble.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE CHARTS SOOOOOOOO MUCH EASIER THAN READING ALL THOSE ABREVIATIONS! SINCE I HAVE DISCOVERED CHARTS I’M ON FIRE FOR CREATE ANYTHING I CAN GET MY HANDS ON! THANK YOU! LOVELY SHAWL!
I love this shawl and was making it for my sister’s birthday but I had to stop after row 17 because I don’t understand the chart or the written directions where it says’ for rows 18-45: Repeat rows11-17 four more times’. If you follow rows 11-17 as they are printed, they don’t increase the shawls width. I think you said to repeat the repeat on another site but I don’t understand what that means either. Is there a site where all the directions are printed out including rows 18 thru 50 or even 18 thru 25? I just need a little help understanding how the rows are crocheted. By what mechanism are the rows increased? Is it ‘repeat row 11 2 times from start to finish then repeat row 12 3 times from start to finish. I don’t know why I don’t get it.
Thank you for your help
Niki
I don’t get it either Niki. I really wish Marly Bird would answer your question publicly so we could all move forward on this project.
Hello, the link (tried 4 different ones) to the chart is not working. It says it has been moved/deleted. Is it possible for you to upload it again? Thanks in advance; I look forward to making the shawl.
So sorry about that. I had an issue with dropbox. It should be working now.