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Q: What does worked from the center out mean in crochet?

Center-out crochet means you start your shawl at the very center back of the neck and the fabric grows outward and downward at the same time. You are not seaming anything and not picking up stitches later. The shawl builds itself in one piece from a tiny 4-chain foundation at the top. The opposite approach is top-down, where the whole top edge of the shawl is the foundation row.

Q: Can I substitute Red Heart Soft with another yarn for the Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl?

Yes. Any worsted weight (CYCA #4) yarn with around 256 yards per skein will work. Recommended substitutions include Red Heart Soft (the original, affordable and widely available), Lion Brand Pound of Love, Caron Simply Soft, Berroco Vintage, and Cascade 220 Superwash if you want to go all-wool. Always swatch first to check gauge... gauge matters more than yarn brand.

Q: What is working in the third loop in crochet?

When you make a half double crochet stitch, the stitch has three loops on top, not two. The third loop is the horizontal bar sitting just behind or below the front two loops. On the Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl, you work into the third loop on a couple of the edging rows because it creates a corded, ribbed texture that looks like a decorative ridge running along the color-change line.

Q: What size hook do I need for worsted weight yarn?

For the Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl, the pattern is written for a size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook with Red Heart Soft, the hook size most worsted weight yarns suggest on the label. If you crochet tight you might need to go up to a J/10 (6 mm), and if you crochet loose you might come down to an H/8 (5 mm). Swatch and check your gauge to know for sure.

Q: How do you block a crochet shawl?

Two methods work for the Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl: steam blocking (fast) and wet blocking (deeper set). For steam blocking, lay the finished shawl flat on blocking squares, pin to the finished measurements of 62 by 30 inches, then hover a steam iron or steamer about an inch above the fabric and let the steam open up the chain spaces. For wet blocking, soak the shawl in cool water with a little wool wash, gently squeeze out water without wringing, pin to size, and air-dry overnight.

Q: How many yards of yarn do I need for this shawl?

About 1,280 yards total across all four colors. Color A (charcoal main body) needs around 512 yards (2 balls of Red Heart Soft), and Colors B (teal), C (navy), and D (coral) each need around 256 yards (1 ball each). One ball of each accent color is more than enough for the edging, which makes Coral Ridge a great stash-buster project.

Q: What is the difference between a shawl and a wrap?

The shortest answer is shape. A shawl is typically triangular (like Coral Ridge), and a wrap is typically rectangular or asymmetrical. Both drape over the shoulders, both keep you warm, and both look beautiful. Coral Ridge is technically a shawl by that definition, but because of its size it also wears like a wrap when you fold it on the diagonal.

Q: How long does it take to crochet a triangle shawl this size?

For an intermediate crocheter at a comfortable pace, plan on 15 to 25 hours for the Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl from start to finish. Most of that time is the main body... the 33 rows of dc plus ch-1 mesh are the longest part of the project. The colorblock edging actually goes quickly because the color changes every couple of rows and the rhythm changes keep things interesting. Spread across a few weeks of evening crochet sessions, this is a very doable project.

Q: Can the Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl really be worn as a sarong?

Yes. At 62 inches across, Coral Ridge wraps beautifully around the waist as a beach coverup or vacation sarong. Wrap the long edge across your front, take the two side points around to the back, cross them, and tie at the front or off to one side. The open weave of the dc plus ch-1 mesh body is light enough to breathe in warm weather, and the colorblock Greek-key edging frames the top of your hip line.

Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl – Free Colorblock Triangle Pattern

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The Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl is a free colorwork crochet shawl pattern… an architectural center-out triangle crochet shawl with a Greek-key colorblock border. It's an intermediate crochet shawl pattern designed by Marly Bird and Robyn Chachula, worked at a 16 sts × 9 rows = 4″ × 5″ gauge in CYCA #4 worsted weight yarn, with a finished wingspan of 62″ and a depth of 30″. This crochet wrap pattern doubles as a shawl, a scarf wrap, and (genuinely) a beach sarong. Free pattern on the blog. Ad-free PDF available.

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Looking for a free triangle crochet shawl pattern that wears beautifully… feels architectural without being fussy, and lets you play with color in the most satisfying way possible? Coral Ridge is the one. A modern crochet shawl in worsted weight, accessible yarn, traditional center-out construction, and a colorblock Greek-key border that makes the whole thing read like art when it's done. Designed by me and my best friend and business partner Robyn Chachula, this is one of those patterns I keep wearing every time I leave the house.

Hey, bestie 💛 If you've ever wanted a handmade crochet shawl that doubles as a crochet wrap, a crochet scarf wrap, and (genuinely) a beach sarong… this is it. Big enough to actually use, small enough to finish in a few weekends of evening crochet, and the colorblock border is the kind of crochet accessory detail that has strangers asking you about it at the grocery store.

⚡ Quick Answer: The Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl is a free triangle crochet shawl pattern… a colorwork crochet shawl + crochet wrap pattern designed by Marly Bird and Robyn Chachula. Center-out construction, 62″ wingspan by 30″ depth, charcoal body with a coral, teal, and navy Greek-key colorblock border. Intermediate skill level (a strong next step for any crochet shawl beginner who's finished a basic triangle shawl). Uses CYCA #4 worsted weight yarn (Red Heart Soft) and a size I/9 (5.5 mm) hook. Free pattern below.

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Free crochet triangle shawl pattern with colorwork border — Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl by Marly Bird, modeled close-up to show gray body, blue, and coral Greek-key stitch detail

What You Will Love About This Free Crochet Coral Ridge Shawl Pattern 💖

🌊 Worsted weight, accessible yarn. Coral Ridge is designed in Red Heart Soft… a CYCA #4 worsted weight 100% acrylic you can buy at Michaels, JoAnn, or Walmart. No specialty yarn hunt, no expensive substitution math. Affordable and machine washable, which is exactly what a shawl you'll wear constantly needs to be.

🌊 One-piece, no-seam construction. The shawl is worked from the center out in one continuous piece. The diagonal edges build themselves, the bottom point is built in, and there is absolutely nothing to seam at the end. You bind off, weave in ends, block, and you're done.

🌊 Architectural colorblock border. Fourteen rows of edging give you a clean Greek-key motif framed by teal and navy bands. The colorwork is structured so the color changes happen at the rhythm of the rows… not in the middle of stitches, which means no tapestry crochet learning curve.

🌊 Wears four ways. Drape it as a classic shawl, wrap it scarf-style, tie it as a sarong over a swimsuit, or pin it as a poncho-style cover-up. At 62″ across, it's actually big enough to wear in real life… not just over the back of a chair.

🌊 Stash-friendly accent colors. The main body is one solid color from start to finish, and each of the three accent colors only takes one ball. If you've already got a sweater quantity of a solid color in your stash, you're more than halfway there.

🌊 A handmade crochet shawl with real visual impact. If you've been making easy crochet shawl patterns and you're ready for something that looks more advanced than it actually is, Coral Ridge is the bridge. It's the kind of modern crochet shawl that gets photographed at every gathering… a one-of-a-kind crochet accessory pattern you'll reach for every season.

Woman models a gray crochet shawl with blue and coral trim, showing triangle shape and detailed edging. Coral Ridge Shawl.

Quick Pattern Overview

📐 Skill level: Intermediate. You'll need to be comfortable working into the third loop of a half double crochet, working a dc into a stitch two rows below, and moving stitch markers as your work grows. If you've made a top-down triangle shawl before, the rhythm here will feel familiar.

📏 Finished size: 62″ wingspan × 30″ depth. One size, designed to drape generously across the shoulders and down the back.

🧶 Yarn: Red Heart Soft CYCA #4 worsted weight, 100% acrylic, 256 yds / 141 g per ball. 2 balls Color A (#9010 Charcoal), 1 ball each of Color B (#9518 Teal), Color C (#4604 Navy), Color D (#9251 Coral).

🪝 Hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm)… or whichever hook you need to hit gauge.

📐 Gauge: 16 sts (dc + ch-1 sp) × 9 rows = 4″ × 5″ blocked.

🪡 Construction: Worked from the center back of the neck outward in dc + ch-1 mesh, with increases at both side edges and at one center spine stitch on every row. Fourteen rows of colorblock edging finish the bottom and side edges with a Greek-key motif.

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Is This Crochet Coral Ridge Shawl Pattern Right for You?

This pattern is perfect for you if…

✅ You're an advanced-beginner or intermediate crocheter who's comfortable reading written instructions, moving stitch markers as you go, and working into the third loop of a half double crochet. If you're a crochet shawl beginner who's already made a basic triangle shawl or a granny square blanket, this is the perfect next pattern to graduate into.

✅ You want a free triangle crochet shawl pattern that's big enough to actually wear. At 62″ across, Coral Ridge is generous enough to drape across both shoulders, wrap as a sarong, or fold scarf-style around your neck as a crochet scarf wrap.

✅ You love the satisfaction of colorblock crochet without the learning curve of tapestry crochet. The Greek-key motif here is a colorwork crochet pattern that's created with stripes and slip stitches, not by carrying colors across the row.

✅ You want a worsted weight crochet shawl worked in machine-washable yarn so you can finish quickly and wear it constantly.

✅ You're shopping for a handmade crochet shawl with a border that does the visual heavy lifting. Coral Ridge is the rare crochet shawl with border detail that frames the entire piece without overwhelming it.

This might NOT be the right pattern for you if…

❌ You're brand new to crochet. Save this one for after a few projects. (Try the Stoney Creek Sleeveless Tee if you want a simpler beginner-friendly garment first.)

❌ You want a lacy, lightweight summer wrap. This is a worsted weight crochet shawl with structured colorwork… beautiful, but more substantial than a fingering weight lace shawl. (For lacy, try the Bluebonnet Crochet Lace Shawl.)

❌ You don't want to block your finished piece. (Blocking is non-negotiable for this one… the colorblock edging chain-2 spaces need to open up evenly for the Greek-key motif to read.)

Coral Ridge free crochet triangle shawl pattern detail — flat-lay showing the heathered gray body and blue and red Greek-key geometric colorblock border

Meet the Designers: Marly Bird & Robyn Chachula

Marly Bird

I'm Marly… a yarn artist, designer, and teacher who's been designing knit and crochet patterns since 2007. I'm best known for the BiCrafty method (teaching knit and crochet together as one practice), for being host of one of the longest-running fiber arts podcasts and YouTube channels in the industry, and for genuinely believing that crochet and knit patterns should be free, accessible, and sized for every body. Coral Ridge is part of an ongoing series of architectural shawl collaborations I've been doing with Robyn Chachula.

Robyn Chachula

Robyn is my best friend and my business partner… the Robyn to my Batman. She's a vital designing partner to me and my business, and she claims marlybird.com as her home too. Her brain works like an engineer's (because before she came to crochet, that's exactly what she was), so when Robyn drafts a pattern, every stitch has a job and every shaping decision has a reason. Coral Ridge is the latest in a series of architectural shawl collaborations we've designed together, and there are more on the way.

Coral Ridge crochet shawl free pattern modeled in a yarn-filled craft room — gray triangle shawl with teal and red textured border by Marly Bird

Understanding Center-Out Triangle Shawl Construction

Coral Ridge is what's called a traditional center-out triangle shawl. You start at the center back of the neck with a tiny 4-chain foundation, then increase symmetrically on both side edges and at one center “spine” stitch on every row. The shawl grows outward and downward at the same time, forming a wide, generous triangle that drapes evenly across both shoulders.

If you've made a top-down shawl before (like the Farrago Crochet Shawl), the rhythm here will feel familiar… rows get longer as you go, you're working on the right side and wrong side alternately, and the marker in the center stitch is your best friend. The difference is what's happening at that center stitch… in Coral Ridge, you increase through the spine each row, which is what gives the finished shawl its symmetric triangle shape rather than a sloped boomerang.

What I love about this construction is that there's nothing to seam. The shawl comes off your hook in one piece, ready for blocking. The diagonal edges already match each other, the bottom point is built in, and the colorblock edging frames the whole thing like a picture frame around a painting.

Coral Ridge free crochet triangle shawl pattern — handmade crochet shawl in gray with blue and coral colorwork border, styled in a cozy craft room

The Color Palette: Why Charcoal, Teal, Navy & Coral Work So Well Together

The name Coral Ridge came out of the colorway itself. Charcoal, teal, navy, and coral… it's the palette you'd see standing on a rocky shoreline at low tide, where the water shifts between deep blue-grey and sun-warmed teal, and a flash of coral pokes out from a tide pool. We wanted the shawl to feel like the ocean wearing its colors all at once.

Here's what makes the palette work technically… charcoal anchors the whole body of the shawl, so the eye stays calm across all those rows of double crochet mesh. Then the border builds outward through teal and navy (both cool, both close in value, which keeps the transition smooth) before the coral steps in as the Greek-key motif itself. Those bright coral keys on a navy ground are what make the shawl read as striking instead of matchy. It's the one true contrast in the design, and it's saved for the most visible part of the border.

Four colors sounds complicated. It isn't. This is a colorwork crochet pattern where the main body stays one solid color from start to finish (no color changes, no carrying yarn) and then all the colorwork happens in fourteen rows of edging at the end. By the time you're working those edging rounds, you've already crocheted enough of the shawl that the color changes feel like the fun reward at the end of the project. It's the gentlest way I know to make a crochet shawl with border colorwork that looks far more complicated than it actually is.

Coral Ridge free crochet triangle shawl Pinterest pin — three poses showing how to wear this handmade crochet shawl with colorblock teal and coral border

See Coral Ridge in Twelve Different Colorways

The sample shawl is charcoal / coral / teal / navy, but the honest truth is… Coral Ridge wears just about every palette you can think of. So we rendered the shawl in twelve different color combinations to help you choose. Cool blues. Warm berries. Autumn neutrals. Jewel-tone coastal. Take a look and tell me which one is calling your name.

Colorwork crochet shawl in six blue and green colorways — Coral Ridge triangle crochet shawl in icy aqua, teal sage, cobalt black, slate teal, turquoise denim, and navy olive

Free crochet triangle shawl pattern in six cream-body colorways — Coral Ridge by Marly Bird in berry, peacock teal, browns, mustard, lavender plum, and emerald teal jewel-tone

If you're not sure where to start, here are the four palettes I keep coming back to…

Icy aqua monochrome (top-left, grid 1): Pale ice blue body with white, aqua, and sky blue in the border. Reads like a soft winter morning. This is the one to make if you've been hoarding pastels.
Cream + berry (top-left, grid 2): Cream body with raspberry, dusty rose, and burgundy in the border. Romantic, warm, and exactly the kind of shawl I'd wrap up in with a glass of wine.
Cream + mustard (middle-right, grid 2): Cream body with golden mustard, soft tan, and deeper goldenrod. Pure sunny autumn… the harvest-table version of Coral Ridge.
Emerald jewel-tone (bottom-right, grid 2): Cream body grading into a deep teal triangle with emerald, aqua, and medium teal in the border. Mermaid-coded, jewel-tone, and the most dramatic of the bunch.

If you've got a sweater quantity of one solid color in your stash already, you're more than halfway to a Coral Ridge of your own. The colorblock edging only takes one ball of each of the three accent colors… which makes this a perfect project for those single skeins of “I had to have it” yarn that have been waiting for the right pattern. Tell me in the comments which colorway you're reaching for. I'll happily play yarn-shop matchmaker.

Coral Ridge free crochet triangle shawl draped over the shoulders of a model in a black sweater — colorblock red and teal border frames the collarbone

How to Wear Coral Ridge: Shawl, Wrap, Scarf, Sarong

At 62 inches across, Coral Ridge is big enough to actually wear in real life, not just drape over a chair back. This is the kind of crochet accessory pattern you'll style four different ways before the season is out… here are the four I keep reaching for.

Drape It Over Your Shoulders

The classic shawl move. The point hangs down at center back, the wingspan covers your shoulders and upper arms, and the colorblock border frames your collarbone. Pin it at the front with a shawl pin or a brooch for cooler weather.

Coral Ridge free crochet triangle shawl — Marly Bird modeling the gray crochet shawl with colorwork border in her colorful craft room

Wrap It Scarf-Style

Fold the long edge in half on the diagonal, then wrap once around your neck like a chunky infinity scarf. The colorblock edging shows on the front of the loop, and the point tucks neatly behind you. This is my fall transition outfit cheat code.

Handmade crochet shawl styled as a crochet scarf wrap — Coral Ridge worsted weight crochet shawl in gray and teal with colorblock Greek-key border, layered over a black cardigan

Tie It as a Sarong (or Beach Coverup)

Here's the secret I wasn't expecting when we designed Coral Ridge… it doubles as a sarong. Hold the long edge across the front of your waist (so the colorblock border runs along the top), wrap the two points around your hips toward the back, cross them, then tie them at the front or side. The triangle drape becomes a flattering A-line skirt over a swimsuit or shorts, and the open weave breathes beautifully in warm weather. If you're packing for a coastal vacation, this is the project I'd put on the needles first.

Pin It Poncho-Style

Drape Coral Ridge across your shoulders so the long edge sits at your collarbone, then pin the two points together at your shoulders to create a poncho silhouette. Wear it over a fitted black turtleneck and dark jeans for an instant Saturday-coffee outfit.

Yarn & Materials

Yarn Needed for Coral Ridge

Red Heart Soft (100% acrylic, 256 yds / 234 m, 5 oz / 141 g, CYCA #4 worsted weight). Machine washable and tumble dry. Available at most major craft retailers.

Color A: #9010 Charcoal — 2 balls (main body)
Color B: #9518 Teal — 1 ball (inner and outer edging bands)
Color C: #4604 Navy — 1 ball (Greek-key ground)
Color D: #9251 Coral — 1 ball (Greek-key motif)

Approximately 1,280 yards total across all four colors.

Yarn balls and a woman wearing a crochet shawl; close-up shows soft yarn texture, stitch detail, and color variety.

Hook & Notions

Crochet hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm), or any size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Tape measure
Blocking squares
Blocking pins
Steam iron or steamer for blocking

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Yarn Substitution Guide: Can I Use a Different Yarn for Coral Ridge?

Absolutely. The pattern was designed in Red Heart Soft because it's accessible and affordable, but any worsted weight (CYCA #4) yarn with about 256 yards per skein will work. A few substitutions I'd recommend if you want to switch…

Lion Brand Pound of Love: same fiber (acrylic), more yardage per ball (which means you might only need 1 ball of the body color instead of 2), wide color range.
Caron Simply Soft: slightly silkier hand, drapes a bit softer for a more elegant feel.
Berroco Vintage (worsted): wool/acrylic/nylon blend if you want a more breathable, slightly fancier finished shawl. Still machine washable.
Lion Brand Heartland: beautiful heathered colors for a more rustic palette, same gauge as Red Heart Soft.
Cascade 220 Superwash: if you want to go all-wool while keeping the wash-and-wear ease. Slightly heavier hand, blocks beautifully.

Whatever you substitute, please do a gauge swatch first. The pattern is designed at 16 sts and 9 rows = 4″ × 5″ in dc + ch-1 space, and if your gauge is off, the wingspan will land somewhere quite different from 62 inches.

Video Tutorials

How to Weave or Bury in Ends

Coral Ridge has eight color changes through the colorblock border, which means eight pairs of ends to weave in at the finish. This quick video shows the two-step method I use to bury ends so they stay buried, even after washing.

How to Wind a Hank with a Swift and Ball Winder

If you're substituting a hand-dyed or specialty yarn that comes in a hank rather than a center-pull ball, this is the fastest way to get it ready for crochet without ending up with a tangled mess on your lap.

Blocking Made Easy with the Right Tools

Coral Ridge free crochet triangle shawl pattern detail — gray crochet body with colorwork blue, red, and pink Greek-key colorblock border

Free Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Measurements

Shawl is 62″ [157.5 cm] in wingspan by 30″ [76 cm] in depth.

Gauge

16 sts (dc + ch-1 sp) by 9 rows = 4″ [10 cm] by 5″ [12.5 cm]; use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Abbreviations

Ch — Chain(s)
Dc — Double Crochet
Hdc — Half Double Crochet
RS — Right Side
Sc — Single Crochet
Sl st — Slip Stitch
Sp(s) — Space(s)
St(s) — Stitch(es)
Tch — Turning Chain
WS — Wrong Side

Special Stitches

⭐ Third Loop: Also known as the middle loop or back bar. The horizontal strand located just under the top two loops of an hdc. When working in turned rows, the third loop is on the front side of the fabric facing you.

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Notes

Shawl is worked from the center out.
Place a stitch marker in the center stitch and end stitches throughout. Move the center marker as the shawl grows.
Do not skip blocking. The chain-2 spaces of the colorblock edging need to open up for the Greek-key motif to read.

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Free Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl Pattern Instructions

Main Body

With Color A, ch 4.

Row 1 (WS): Skip 3 ch (counts as dc), (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in last ch, turn — 5 dc, 2 ch-1 sps.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in first dc (this makes 2 dc in first st), ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc) 3 times in next dc, place marker in center dc of last 3 dc made for corner, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, 2 dc in top of tch, turn — 9 dc, 6 ch-1 sps.

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in first dc, (ch 1, dc) in each dc to marked corner dc, (ch 1, dc) 3 times in marked corner dc and move marker to center dc of last 3 dc made, (ch 1, dc) in each dc to last st, ch 1, 2 dc in top of tch, turn — 13 dc, 10 ch-1 sps.

Repeat Row 3 only 30 more times — 33 total rows worked, 133 dc total, 66 dc on either side of center st, 247 sts total, 123 sts on either side of center st. Change color to B, fasten off Color A.

Coral Ridge free crochet triangle shawl pattern detail — gray mesh body with the start of the blue and pink Greek-key colorblock border

Edging

Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in each dc and ch-1 sp across to marked corner dc, 3 hdc in corner dc, move marker to center st, hdc in each dc and ch-1 sp across, turn — 124 hdc each side of center marked st, 249 hdc total.

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first hdc, sc in third loop of each hdc across to marked hdc, 3 sc in marked corner hdc, move marker to center sc, sc in third loop of each hdc across to tch, 2 dc in top of tch, change color to C, fasten off Color B, turn — 126 sc each side of center marked st, 253 sc total.

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to marked sc, 3 sc in marked corner sc, move to center sc, sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn — 128 sc each side of center marked st, 257 sc total.

Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to marker, 3 sc in marked corner sc, move marker to center sc of 3 sc just made, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, change color to D, turn — 130 sc each side of center marked st, 261 sc total.

Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, *sc in next 3 sc, [ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next 5 sc] 15 times, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next 3 sc*, 3 sc in marked sc, move marker to center sc of 3 sc just made, repeat from * to * once, 2 sc in last sc, turn — 32 ch-2 sps + 100 sc each side of center marked st.

Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each st and ch 2 over each ch-2 sp across to marker, 3 sc in marked sc, move marker to center sc of 3 sc just made, sc in each st and ch 2 over each ch-2 sp across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, change color to C, turn — 32 ch-2 sps + 102 sc each side of center marked st.

Row 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, *ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next 3 sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, [dc in next sc 2 rows below (in front of prev ch-sps), sc in next sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next 3 sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc] 16 times*, 3 sc in marked sc, move marker to center sc of 3 sc just made, repeat from * to * to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn — 34 ch-2 sps + 32 dc + 70 sc each side of center marked st.

Row 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each st and ch 2 over each ch-2 sp across to marker, 3 sc in marked sc, move marker to center sc of 3 sc just made, sc in each st and ch 2 over each ch-2 sp across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, change color to D, turn — 34 ch-2 sps + 104 sc each side of center marked st.

Row 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, *sc in next 2 sc, [dc in next sc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next 3 sc] 16 times, dc in next sc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next 2 sc*, 3 sc in marked sc, move marker to center sc of 3 sc just made, repeat from * to * to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn — 34 ch-2 sps + 34 dc + 72 sc each side of center marked st.

Row 10: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each st and ch 2 over each ch-2 sp across to marker, 3 sc in marked sc, move marker to center sc of 3 sc just made, sc in each st and ch 2 over each ch-2 sp across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, change color to C, turn — 34 ch-2 sps + 108 sc each side of center marked st.

Row 11: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, *[sc in next 5 sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below] 17 times, sc in next 5 sc*, 3 sc in marked sc, move marker to center sc of 3 sc just made, repeat from * to * to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn — 34 dc + 110 sc each side of center marked st.

Row 12: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each st across to marked sc, 3 sc in marked corner sc, move to center sc, sc in each st across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, change color to B, turn — 146 sc each side of center marked st, 293 sc total.

Row 13: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in first sc, hdc in each sc across to marked sc, 3 hdc in marked corner sc, move to center hdc, hdc in each sc across to last sc, 2 hdc in last sc, change color to B, turn — 148 hdc each side of center marked st, 297 hdc total.

Row 14: Ch 1, 2 sc in first hdc, sc in third loop of each hdc across to marked hdc, 3 sc in marked corner hdc, remove center marker, sc in third loop of each hdc across to tch, 2 hdc top of tch, change color to A, turn — 150 sc each side of center marked st, 301 sc total.

Edging Round: Ch 1, sc in each sc across each side to diagonal edge, sc evenly across diagonal edge, sl st to first sc, fasten off all colors, weave in ends.

Coral Ridge free crochet triangle shawl pattern modeled — gray shawl with blue and red Greek-key colorblock border by Marly Bird and Robyn Chachula

Blocking Tips

Blocking your finished Coral Ridge is the difference between “really pretty shawl” and “I cannot believe I made that.” Don't skip it. The chain-2 spaces in the Greek-key motif need to open up evenly for the colorwork to read the way it does in the sample photos, and the diagonal edges need a chance to settle into a true triangle.

Here's how to block Coral Ridge two ways… steam blocking (fast) and wet blocking (deeper set):

Steam blocking (my go-to for acrylic): Lay the finished shawl flat on blocking squares, pin to the finished measurements (62″ wingspan × 30″ depth) using blocking pins. Hold a steam iron or steamer about an inch above the fabric and let the steam open up the chain spaces. Don't press… just steam. Let the shawl cool and dry completely before you unpin.
Wet blocking (deeper set, longer dry): Submerge the shawl in cool water with a touch of no-rinse wool wash like Eucalan. Squeeze out excess water without wringing, then roll in a towel like a burrito to wick away more moisture. Pin to size on blocking squares, smooth with your hands, and let it dry completely (usually 24 hours).
🚨 Use extra care to avoid overstretching! The dc + ch-1 mesh body will happily grow another six inches if you let it. Pin to the schematic measurements, not as far as the fabric will go.
Never block in direct sunlight (it can discolor acrylic), and never use a hot iron directly on acrylic fibers (you can melt them).

(If you're new to blocking, the full step-by-step is in my Blocking Made Easy guide.)

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More Free Crochet Shawl & Wearable Patterns You'll Love

🌊 Farrago Crochet Shawl… top-down construction, single self-striping yarn, textured mixed stitches. The cozy meditative counterpart to Coral Ridge.

🌊 Bluebonnet Crochet Lace Shawl… another collaboration with Robyn, lacy and delicate, perfect for fingering weight if you want a lightweight counterpart to Coral Ridge.

🌊 Lyvia Crochet Ruana… a free crochet ruana wrap with a similar drape-it-everywhere wearability factor.

🌊 Sookie Crochet Cardigan… a free size-inclusive crochet cardigan in XS through 5X if you're ready to graduate from shawls to a full layering piece.

🌊 Stoney Creek Sleeveless Tee… a beginner-friendly free crochet sweater pattern if you'd like to add a simple top to your warm-weather rotation.

🌊 Floral Motif Summer Crochet Tee… a free size-inclusive crochet sweater pattern from S/M to 4X/5X using join-as-you-go motif construction.

🌊 Sunday Sideline Crochet Shawl… a free one-skein triangle crochet shawl pattern that's the easy-crochet-shawl on-ramp before you graduate into Coral Ridge.

🌊 Goldenrod Crochet Cardigan… a size-inclusive Tunisian crochet cardigan in a sunny goldenrod yellow that pairs beautifully over a Coral Ridge shawl on a cool day.

🌊 Northwoods Crochet Cardigan… a cozy free crochet cardigan in heathered Lion Brand Heartland… perfect layering piece for the colder-weather rotation.

Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl free pattern FAQ banner — common questions about this triangle shawl with colorblock border answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “worked from the center out” mean in crochet?

So here's the thing… “center out” just means you start your shawl at the very center back of the neck and the fabric grows outward and downward at the same time. You're not seaming anything. You're not picking up stitches later. The shawl literally builds itself in one piece from that tiny 4-chain foundation at the top. The opposite approach is top-down (where the whole top edge of the shawl is the foundation row, like the Farrago Crochet Shawl). Both are beautiful… they just give you different shaping and a different rhythm to crochet.

Can I substitute Red Heart Soft with another yarn?

Yes… easily. Any worsted weight (CYCA #4) yarn with around 256 yards per skein will work. My top picks for substitutions are Red Heart Soft (the original, affordable and widely available), Lion Brand Pound of Love, Caron Simply Soft, Berroco Vintage, or Cascade 220 Superwash if you want to go all-wool. The full sub guide is in the Yarn & Materials section above. Whatever you pick, swatch it first… gauge matters more than yarn brand.

What is “working in the third loop” in crochet?

Great question, because this one comes up a lot. When you make an hdc, the stitch has three loops on top, not two. The “third loop” is the horizontal bar sitting just behind (or below) the front two loops. On Coral Ridge, you'll work into the third loop on a couple of the edging rows… and the reason is that working in the third loop creates a beautiful corded, ribbed texture along the row. It looks like a little decorative ridge running along the color-change line, which is exactly what we wanted in this shawl.

What size hook do I need for worsted weight yarn?

Honestly, it depends on you. For Coral Ridge, the pattern is written for a size I/9 (5.5 mm) hook with Red Heart Soft, and that's the hook size most worsted weight yarns suggest on the label. But everyone's tension is different… if you crochet tight you might need to go up to a J/10 (6 mm), and if you crochet loose you might come down to an H/8 (5 mm). The only way to know for sure is to swatch and check your gauge.

How do you block a crochet shawl?

Two methods work for Coral Ridge… steam blocking (the one I use, because it's fast) and wet blocking (deeper soak, longer dry time, sets the stitches even more). For steam blocking, lay the finished shawl flat on blocking squares, pin to the finished measurements (62″ × 30″ for this one), then hover a steam iron or steamer about an inch above the fabric and let the steam open up the chain spaces. Don't press… just steam. Let it cool and dry completely before you unpin. For wet blocking, soak the shawl in cool water with a little wool wash, gently squeeze out the water (don't wring), pin to size, and let it air-dry overnight.

How many yards of yarn do I need for this shawl?

About 1,280 yards total across all four colors. Color A (charcoal/body) needs around 512 yards (2 balls of Red Heart Soft), and Colors B, C, and D each need around 256 yards (1 ball each). One ball of each accent color is more than enough for the edging… you'll likely have leftovers, which makes Coral Ridge a great stash-buster project too.

What is the difference between a shawl and a wrap?

Honestly, the shortest answer is shape. A shawl is typically triangular (like Coral Ridge), and a wrap is typically rectangular or asymmetrical. Both drape over the shoulders, both keep you warm, both look beautiful… it really is mostly a shape distinction. Coral Ridge is technically a shawl by that definition, but because of its size it also wears like a wrap when you fold it on the diagonal.

How long does it take to crochet a triangle shawl this size?

For an intermediate crocheter at a comfortable pace, plan on 15 to 25 hours for Coral Ridge from start to finish. Most of that time is the main body… the 33 rows of dc + ch-1 mesh are the longest part of the project. Once you get to the colorblock edging, it actually goes quickly because you're switching colors every couple of rows and the rhythm changes keep things interesting. Spread across a few weeks of evening crochet sessions, that's a very doable project. Some people will finish it in a long weekend.

Can Coral Ridge really be worn as a sarong?

Yes… and honestly, this is the part I'm most excited about. At 62 inches across, Coral Ridge wraps beautifully around the waist as a beach coverup or vacation sarong. You wrap the long edge across your front, take the two side points around to the back, cross them, and tie at the front or off to one side. The open weave of the dc + ch-1 mesh body is light enough to breathe in warm weather, and the colorblock edging frames the top of your hip line like the design was made for it. Skip the swimsuit coverup at Target and crochet your own.

Final Thoughts

Coral Ridge is one of my favorite collaborations with Robyn… architectural and accessible, structured and wearable, with the kind of colorblock detail that makes you feel like you're wearing something genuinely special when you put it on. Make it for yourself, make it for a friend, share the pattern with someone who's been searching for the perfect free triangle crochet shawl pattern in worsted weight… a handmade crochet shawl that wears like a modern crochet shawl should. Please come back and tell me how it turned out. I love seeing your makes 💛

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❤️ Your BiCrafty Bestie,
Marly Bird

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Pieces of You: Free Single Crochet Entrelac Wrap Pattern

May 5, 2026 By Meg Leave a Comment

This free crochet entrelac pattern teaches you single crochet entrelac… a beginner-friendly version of the “scary” knit technique you’ve probably heard about. The Pieces of You crochet entrelac wrap is worked in tiers of squares with a single crochet you already know, finished in triangles for a clean straight edge, and shown off in a gorgeous gradient cake yarn. Designed by Marly Bird as part of Spring Fling 2026.

Here’s the thing nobody tells you about entrelac… single crochet entrelac is NOT the scary knit version. It’s NOT Tunisian entrelac either. It’s plain old single crochet… the very first stitch you ever learned… worked in a clever order that builds up interlocking woven blocks. If you can sc, you can do this. The Pieces of You wrap is the perfect way to fall in love with the technique.

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Hey, bestie 💛 If entrelac has been on your “someday when I’m braver” list, today is your day. This free crochet entrelac pattern uses one stitch (single crochet), one gorgeous gradient cake yarn (Red Heart It’s a Wrap Rainbow), and one repeating set of tier instructions to build a 68″ wingspan wrap that looks like you’ve been crocheting forever. I wrote it specifically to be the friendliest entry point into entrelac that exists on the internet… and I’m so excited for you to try it.

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A woman wears a crochet entrelac wrap in beige, tan, and gray, showing its texture and drape; “Pieces of You Crochet Shawl” text below.

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🌸 Spring Fling 2026: Pieces of You debuted as Day 3 of Spring Fling 2026, my 20-day spring crochet and knit pattern celebration. Browse all 20 patterns on the Spring Fling Hub.

What You Will Love About This Pattern 💖

✨ Only one stitch. Single crochet, start to finish. No Tunisian hook, no special technique you’ve never tried. If you can chain, single crochet, and slip stitch… you can crochet entrelac. Promise.

🌈 Gradient yarn does the heavy lifting. The Pieces of You wrap is designed for cake yarn… that magical self-striping yarn that shifts colors all on its own. You get a wrap that looks like you spent hours planning a color sequence… when really, the yarn did it for you while you watched Netflix.

🪡 Designer-intentional drape. I deliberately call for a hook one size larger than the yarn label suggests. That looser gauge is what gives this wrap its drapey, wear-it-everywhere feel. (More on the why down in the materials section… it’s one of my favorite teaching moments in this pattern.)

📐 Repeatable rhythm. Once you finish Tier 1 and Tier 2, every interior tier follows the same rhythm. It becomes meditative… the kind of project you pick up after dinner and don’t put down until you’ve added another tier.

📏 Generous, wearable size. 68″ wingspan by 34″ deep… big enough to wrap, drape, and feel like a real shawl, not a scarf pretending to be one.

A crochet entrelac wrap in neutral tones is worn over blue jeans, highlighting its textured stitches outdoors in bright sunlight.

Quick Pattern Overview

🧶 Skill Level: Intermediate (advanced beginner with patience can absolutely do this)

📏 Finished Size: 68″ [172.5 cm] wingspan x 34″ [86.5 cm] deep

📐 Gauge: 18 sc by 19 rows = 4″ x 4″

🌈 Yarn: Red Heart It’s a Wrap Rainbow (CYCA #2 sport, 632 yds / 5.29 oz cake), Foggy colorway, 2 balls *sadly this yarn has been discontinued

🪝 Hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm)… yes, bigger than the ball band suggests. On purpose. Trust me.

🎨 Construction: Worked in tiers of squares from corner to corner; final tier worked in triangles for a clean straight edge.

Is This Crochet Wrap Right for You?

This pattern is a beautiful fit if you’ve crocheted a few projects beyond a granny square and you’re ready to try something that looks impressive without actually being hard. You should be comfortable working single crochet, slip stitch, and reading row-by-row instructions. Each square is just sc… but the connection between squares (the sc2tog into the previous tier + slip stitch turn) takes a few rounds of practice before it clicks.

If you’ve been intimidated by entrelac on knitting Instagram or by Tunisian entrelac videos… this is your gateway. SC entrelac is genuinely the most approachable version of the technique that exists. And once you’ve made one, you’ll see entrelac everywhere and want to make ten more.

If you’re a brand-new beginner who has never finished a project? Save this for your second or third make. You’ll enjoy it so much more once basic single crochet feels automatic.

A woman models a neutral-tone crochet entrelac wrap, showing textured blocks, worn over black in a colorful room.

What Is Single Crochet Entrelac?

Entrelac is a technique where small geometric shapes (usually squares) are worked one at a time and connected to the previous row of squares as you go. The result is fabric that looks woven, like a basket or a tile floor, even though it’s all one continuous piece worked with one tool.

A single crochet entrelac pattern uses only single crochet stitches plus slip stitches to build those interlocking blocks. There’s no Tunisian hook, no special equipment, and no new stitch to learn. The “magic” is in the order you work the squares… you work into the edges of previous squares to anchor the next row of blocks, which is what creates the woven illusion.

That’s literally the whole secret. Stitches worked into edges of previous squares = interlocking blocks. The fabric does the impressive part for you.

A woman models a vibrant knitted wrap in purple, pink, and orange patchwork; “Wildberry Wrap” appears vertically in pink text.

SC Entrelac vs Knit Entrelac vs Tunisian Entrelac

If you’ve Googled “entrelac” before and ended up overwhelmed, here’s why… most of the entrelac content online is one of two intimidating versions. Let me break down all three so you can see exactly where SC entrelac fits.

Knit entrelac. Worked with two knitting needles using a combination of pick-up stitches, short rows, and constant turning. Beautiful, but a real commitment of brain power. Most “entrelac is hard” reputations come from knit entrelac. But I am here to tell you, as somebody who literally wrote a book for How to Knit Entrelac, you can do this! (If you also knit, I have a stunning Dragonscale Knit Entrelac Blanket here on the blog that’s worth bookmarking once you’ve conquered the crochet version.)

Entrelac knit blanket in blue, green, and yellow squares with woven texture; yarn skeins beside the folded project.

Tunisian entrelac. Worked with a Tunisian (Afghan) hook… the long one with a stopper on the end. Tunisian crochet has its own learning curve before you even get to entrelac, and many crocheters never use a Tunisian hook at all. My friend Mikey of The Crochet Crowd just released a beautiful Tunisian entrelac workshop, and it’s gorgeous work… but it’s a different skill set.

Single crochet entrelac (this pattern). Worked with a regular crochet hook using single crochet, slip stitch, and sc2tog. The same tools you already own. The same stitches you already know. That’s it. That’s the whole technique. SC entrelac is the friendliest version of entrelac (imho) that exists, and it produces a fabric just as beautiful as the other two.

Woman models a beige, cream, and gray crochet entrelac shawl in four poses; “Pieces of You Crochet Shawl” text shown.

This is the differentiation that matters: when you see “entrelac” in the wild and feel a little flutter of fear… remember, the Pieces of You wrap is single crochet. Just single crochet. You’re already qualified.

Why Single Crochet Entrelac Is Easier Than You Think

1. You only need one stitch. Single crochet… the first stitch every crocheter learns. Plus the slip stitch to turn. That’s the whole stitch vocabulary. No double crochet, no trebles, no special texture stitches.

2. Each square is independent and tiny. On this pattern, 18 stitches by 19 rows. That’s a few minutes of crocheting per square. If you mess up a square, you frog one little block, not a whole row. The mental load of entrelac is way smaller than it looks.

3. The pattern is repeatable. Tier 3 establishes the rhythm. Tiers 4 through 10 repeat that exact same rhythm. Once you’ve worked one full tier, the next seven feel like muscle memory.

4. The yarn does the visual work. Gradient cake yarn means you don’t have to plan a single color change. You crochet… the colors shift on their own… and the finished wrap looks intentional and designer-y. Effort vs. reward on this pattern is one of the best in my entire catalog.

A smiling woman with glasses holds up a large, hand-knit blanket made of beige, tan, and gray squares in a cozy, colorful room.

The Corner to Corner Connection

If you’ve ever made a corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet blanket, you already know more than you think about entrelac. Corner to corner entrelac crochet is essentially what we’re doing here… building the fabric diagonally, one block at a time, from one corner outward. The Pieces of You crochet shawl is structured exactly the same way, just with single crochet squares instead of double crochet C2C blocks.

If you fell in love with C2C and want to level up… entrelac is your next stop. The construction logic is identical; the texture is just more sophisticated.

Curious about corner-to-corner entrelac crochet but not sure where to start? Think a shawl is too much? Not a problem!

Get this fun and easy crochet corner to corner single crochet entrelac block that can be turned into a afghan square, or pot holder, or throw pillow, or cushion, then simply sign up for the Marly Bird Newsletter and get the free downloadable pdf pattern for the C2C Single Crochet Entrelac Block

(Want to see what I more? Head over to my free corner-to-corner crochet patterns roundup for inspiration on where C2C and entrelac overlap.)

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Yarn & Materials

Designer Yarn: Red Heart It’s a Wrap Rainbow

This wrap was designed using Red Heart It’s a Wrap Rainbow in the Foggy colorway… a 55% acrylic / 45% cotton blend that comes in a generous 632-yard cake. The acrylic gives it body and durability; the cotton gives it that lovely soft drape. And because it’s a self-striping cake, you get all the gradient color shifts without ever cutting yarn for a color change. Two cakes is all you need for the full 68″ wingspan.

Designer Tip… Why the bigger hook? The ball band on It’s a Wrap Rainbow recommends a smaller hook than I’m asking you to use. That’s intentional. A size I/9 (5.5 mm) hook with this CYCA #2 sport-weight yarn creates a slightly looser fabric… and that looseness is what makes the wrap drape instead of stand stiff. If you go down to the ball-band-recommended hook, you’ll end up with a sturdier fabric that wears more like a placemat than a wrap. Trust the bigger hook. (Same logic applies to many shawl and wrap patterns… designer-chosen gauge is almost always optimized for drape, not for matching the ball band.)

Yarn Substitutions

If you can’t find Red Heart It’s a Wrap Rainbow (it’s been popping in and out of stock), or you want to play with a different gradient, here are my go-to substitute options for cake yarn projects:

Other gradient cake yarns to consider: Lion Brand Mandala String (size 1 weight yarn, new to us but might be great), Lion Brand Mandala (DK weight, comes in beautiful color stories; you may need 3 cakes for the full yardage), Caron Cakes (worsted weight; go down a hook size and check gauge carefully), Premier Sweet Roll (similar weight to It’s a Wrap, gorgeous self-striping), and the Facets™ Yarn by Loops & Threads (worsted weight, 100% Acrylic, similar drape behavior).

💕 The Chevron Waves Crochet Wrap – Another Lace Weight Crochet Shawl Free Pattern

If you want to swap to a non-cake yarn and choose your own colors, you’ll need approximately 1,250 yards of CYCA #2 sport-weight yarn. Just be aware that without the self-striping element, you’ll be doing your own color-change planning… which is its own kind of fun.

A woman models the Pieces of You wrap, highlighting its colorful geometric knit pattern and soft textured stitches.

Tools & Notions

Beyond yarn, here’s what you’ll want on hand:

Crochet hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm)
Stitch markers… you’ll use these on the last stitch of every Row 19 to mark the corner of each finished square. They’re essential, not optional.
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Blocking mats and pins (or blocking wires)… entrelac fabric blooms beautifully when blocked. Pick up blocking wires here if you don’t have them yet.
Wool wash… I love Eucalan for blocking, no rinse needed.

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