Step: 1

SIZE: One size fits most. Finished width 64 inches approx. Length 35 inches, not including fringe.

Step: 2

GAUGE: 9 sts + 6 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) with size N (9 mm) crochet hook. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

Step: 3

NOTES: Chain 3 at beg of each row counts as hdc and ch 1.

Step: 4

SHAWL: Chain 4, slip stitch in 1st chain to form circle, ch 3.
Row 1 Work 3 hdc into circle, ch 1, 1 hdc into circle, ch 3, turn - (5 hdc, 2 ch-1 space).

Step: 5

Row 2 Skip ch-1 space, 2 hdc into next hdc, 1 hdc into hdc, 2 hdc into next hdc, ch 1, hdc into ch-3 space, ch 3, turn - (7 hdc, 2 ch-1 space).

Step: 6

Row 3 Skip ch-1 space, 2 hdc into next hdc, 1 hdc into each of next 3 hdc, 2 hdc into next hdc, ch 1, hdc into ch-3 space, ch 3, turn - (9 hdc, 2 ch-1 space).

Step: 7

Row 4 Skip ch-1 space, 2 hdc into next hdc, 1 hdc into each of next 5 hdc, 2 hdc into next hdc, ch 1, hdc into ch-3 space, ch 3, turn - (11 hdc, 2 ch-1 space).

Step: 8

Cont in pattern, increasing 1 hdc at beg and end of each row (2 hdc per row) until shawl measures 35 inches from lower edge.

Step: 9

FINISHING: Cut yarn for fringe 16 inches long. Add fringe in spaces along side edges of shawl.