The name of this asymmetrical rounded triangle shawl is inspired by Kyanite crystals, which come in various shades of blue, with elegant elongated crystals.
The distribution of the eyelets along the entire body of this elongated shawl also reminds of the inclusions in this beautiful gem.
The shawl grows from one point, with increases on one edge and decreases on the other edge.
The eyelets start and progress along one edge with decreases, while new columns are formed along the other edge.
The pattern repeat is easy and can be repeated as many times as you want for a small scarf or a large, cozy shawl.
You can use any weight of yarn, from lace to worsted, to get shawls of different thicknesses.
Contents
Print-friendly PDF pattern with charts
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Notions
- Yarn: about 600-1000 meters or 75-100 grams of size 2 or size 3 yarn of your preference 200-400 meters per 100 grams;
- Hook – 5 mm Tunisian crochet hook with 80-100 (32″-40″) cable or hook that gets you gauge;
- Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure;
- Stitch markers – at least 1;
- Tools for blocking (iron with steam or other steamer), blocking mats and pins.
- Sample made in 1 cake of Katia Infinity Shawl yarn (600 m per 150 g cake), 100% single ply merino, colorway 310.
Shape and measurements
This shawl can be made larger or smaller, depending on the row you stop on or the yarn weight and hook size.
For a larger shawl, use thicker yarn with the recommended hook size, or continue working more pattern repeats.
The sample made in the mentioned yarn has 58 rows, including the edge, and measures 272 cm or about 108″ across the outer edge and 64 cm or 25″ in width, after blocking.
The pattern includes instructions for 12 more rows beyond those shown in the sample.
Abbreviations
- Ch – Chain;
- Ls – last stitch: insert hook behind the two vertical bars at the end of the row, YO and pull up a loop;
- M1 – increase: insert hook in the return pass chain and pull up a loop;
- R – regular return pass: Ch1, Rep [YO and pull through 2 loops on hook] until 1 loop remains;
- Rep – repeat;
- RM – replace marker;
- Sl St – slip stitch;
- SM – stitch marker;
- Sp – space;
- St(s) – stitch(es);
- Tfs – Tunisian full stitch: insert hook in the space between the current stitch and the next, pull up a loop;
- Tss – Tunisian simple stitch: insert hook under the vertical bar of the next St, YO and pull up a loop;
- Tss2Tog – Tunisian simple stitch 2 together: insert the hook under the front vertical bars of the next 2 Sts, YO and pull up a loop;
- YO – Yarn over.
Skill level
Intermediate, due to working with increases, decreases, eyelets and simple stitches.
Video tutorials
Observations
The project is worked from one point, in rows that grow on one end and decrease on the other end, also known as an asymmetrical rounded triangle shawl construction.
When you encounter an eyelet and need to make a Tss, insert the hook through the eyelet and draw up a loop.
After a YO, you always skip a stitch in this pattern.
Stitch makers are useful for keeping track of pattern repeats. Place each stitch marker in the last stitch of a repeat.
Repeats are shown in [square brackets].
Stitches worked in the same space are shown in {curly brackets}.
At the end of each row, after the — symbol, you have the loop counts for the current row after the forward pass.
The chart in the PDF version includes special symbols that are explained in the legend and the instructions accompanying the chart.
Gauge swatch
Gauge for this pattern is not essential, as you work until you run out of yarn.
If you want to get the same size as the sample (151 rows), make a gauge swatch by following these instructions.
Row 1. Ch 26, pick up 26 loops in the back bumps of the chains, R
Row 2. 25 Tss, Ls, R
Repeat Row 2 another 23 times for a total of 25 rows. Measure a 10 by 10 cm (4″ by 4″) square in the middle of the swatch and count the stitches and rows.
19 stitches by 18 rows should measure 10 cm.
If you get fewer stitches and rows, go down a hook size (0.5 mm), if available, and make another swatch.
If you get more stitches and rows, go up a hook size (0.5 mm), if available, and make another swatch.
Instructions
Setup rows.
Start with a magic ring. Here is how to start a Tunisian crochet project in a magic ring.
Row 1. 3 Tss in MR, R — 4 loops
Row 2. 2 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 6 loops
Row 3. Tss2Tog, 2 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 7 loops
Row 4. Tss2Tog, 3 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 8 loops
Row 5. Tss2Tog, 4 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 9 loops
Row 6. Tss2Tog, 5 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 10 loops
Row 7. Tss2Tog, 6 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 11 loops
Row 8. Tss2Tog, 7 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 12 loops
Row 9. Tss2Tog, 8 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 13 loops
Row 10. Tss2Tog, Tss, YO, Sk 1, 7 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 14 loops
Row 11. Tss2Tog, 10 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 15 loops
Row 12. Tss2Tog, Tss, YO, Sk 1, 9 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 16 loops
Row 13. Tss2Tog, 12 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 17 loops
Row 14. Tss2Tog, Tss, YO, Sk 1, 7 Tss, YO, Sk 1, 3 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 18 loops
Row 15. Tss2Tog, 14 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R — 19 loops
Pattern repeat
The stitch count increases by 1 for each row.
Repeat the following 8 rows a total of 16 times or continue making repeats until you reach the desired length.
Row 1. Tss2Tog, Tss, YO, Sk 1, 5 Tss, Rep [2 Tss, YO, Sk 1, 5 Tss] until the end of the row, PM, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R
Row 2. Tss2Tog, Tss across until SM, RM, 2 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R
Row 3. Tss2Tog, Tss, YO, Sk 1, 3 Tss, Rep [4 Tss, YO, Sk 1, 3 Tss] until SM, RM, 4 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R
Row 4. Tss2Tog, Tss across until SM, RM, 6 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R
Row 5. Tss2Tog, Tss, YO, Sk 1, Tss, Rep [6 Tss, YO, Sk 1, Tss] until SM, RM, 8 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R
Row 6. Tss2Tog, Tss across until SM, RM, 10 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R
Row 7. Tss2Tog, Tss, Rep [YO, Sk 1, 7 Tss] until SM, RM, YO, Sk 1, 7 Tss, YO, Sk 1, 3 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R
Row 8. Tss2Tog, Tss across until SM, RM, 14 Tss, {Tfs, M1} in last Sp, Ls, R
Bind off by making a slip stitch in each stitch. Block to remove the curl.
After you made one pattern repeat, this is what your project should look like, ready for a new pattern repeat.
Once you are finished with your shawl, whether you reached your desired size or you ran out of yarn, stop on an even row.
Bind off by making a slip stitch in each stitch.
Block to remove the curl, if needed.
Final remarks
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial for an asymmetrical rounded triangle shawl in Tunisian crochet and that you explore more similar patterns for future projects.
Here are some more free patterns on the blog:
- Free Tunisian crochet shawl pattern for beginners
- Free textured Tunisian crochet shawl pattern
- Beginner friendly lacy rectangle shawl video tutorial
- Free video tutorial for Tunisian crochet capelet
- Free Tunisian crochet pocket shawl pattern with lace motifs
- Tunisian crochet lace pattern for a rectangle shawl video tutorial
- Rainbow love – free Tunisian crochet lace shawl pattern
And you can find more links and tutorials on the dedicated page where all Tunisian crochet resources on this website are indexed.
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I hope you enjoy wearing your beautiful shawl and that I’ll see you around here soon!
Hugs,
Andrea
