If you’ve been looking for the perfect lightweight layer, the Willow Drift shawl crochet pattern might be exactly what your hook has been craving. This soft, airy triangle shawl is designed with drape in mind—making it ideal for spring days, cool summer evenings, or that effortless layered look year-round.
Whether you call it a triangle shawl or a triangle scarf, this piece is beginner-friendly, relaxing to make, and endlessly wearable.
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Why You’ll Love This Shawl Crochet Pattern
This easy crochet shawl pattern was created to feel as calming as it looks. The stitches flow naturally, creating a fabric that feels light without losing structure.
- Beginner-friendly and easy to memorize
- Lightweight with beautiful drape
- Perfect for layering in spring and fall
- Works up beautifully in a variety of yarns
- A relaxing, rhythmic project
I’ve created a helpful video tutorial for this pattern as well. You can find that further down in this post or access it straight away on YouTube here.
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🌿 Eco-Friendly Crafting
What makes this crochet pattern eco-friendly and sustainable?
THE YARN: I use only sustainable and eco-friendly yarn that has been ethically grown/raised and processed, putting the people and the planet first. This is why I chose 100% natural yarn for this pattern.
HANDMADE FOR LONGEVITY: Creating your own sustainable apparel promotes mindful consumption. This durable, handmade shawl reduces the need for mass-produced alternatives.
THE SLOW YARN MOVEMENT: I’m participating in the Slow Yarn Movement. There’s far too much to talk about here, but please take a few minutes to learn about what this means by reading the article I wrote about the Slow Yarn Movement as part of my 6-part Sustainable Crochet Series.
If you’re interested in learning more about sustainable crochet you can read all about it in the 6-part series I wrote covering everything about Sustainable Crochet and how to implement it into your own crafting starting today!
Materials you will need for this shawl crochet pattern
Yarn
Malabrigo Caprino
80% Merino Wool | 20% Cashmere
2/Sport/DK | 164y (150m) per hank (Malabrigo describes this as a weight between Sport/DK and I would agree! Its a lighter DK)
Color DIANA: x4 (you’ll need 656 yards of Sport or DK weight yarn)
Yarn Substitutes
I chose the yarn recommended in this pattern because it so soft, gorgeous and makes the drape of this shawl absolutely unbeatable. However, if you’re looking for substitutes, here are some that would work well with this pattern:
- Lion Brand Yarn Truboo (Bamboo) DK Yarn
- Lion Brand Coboo (Cotton/Bamboo Blend) DK Yarn
- Lion Brand Mandala DK (Acrylic)
Crochet Hooks needed
Additional Supplies Needed
- Tapestry Needle (bent tips make all the difference!)
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
Willow Drift Shawl Crochet Pattern Video Tutorial:
Sizing
Gauge
In my opinion, gauge isn’t critical with this shawl since the size is so highly modifiable. However, I’ll include it here if you’re looking for the exact same size:
4″ x 4″: 21 st x 9 rows of double crochet
Abbreviations used in the shawl crochet pattern
This pattern is written in English, using US terms. If needed, you can find a handy term conversion chart right here in my Resource Library.
ch – chain
st – stitch
hk – hook
sk – skip
mc – magic circle/magic ring
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
rep – repeat
(…) x – repeat instructions indicated number of times
[…] – number of stitches in row/round
PH – photo reference number
Skill Level
Beginner/Advanced Beginner
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The Willow Drift Shawl Crochet Pattern:
NOTES:
- The shawl is worked in turning rows using a 2-row repeat method
- Stitch counts by row can be found on the next page
- The size of the scarf can be easily modified by adding or removing rows
| Row 1: | make a magic circle, then ch 3 (counts as a dc here and throughout), make 6 more dc into the mc, close the mc, turn | PH 01 | |
| Row 2: | ch 5 (counts as a dc + ch 2 here and throughout), dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2; into next st: dc + ch 4 + dc (that makes the center), ch 2, sk 2; into final st: dc + ch 2 + dc, turn | PH 02 | |
| Row 3: | ch 3, dc in next st, *dc 2 in next ch 2-sp, dc in next dc; repeat from * until you reach the center ch 4-sp; into the center: dc 2 + ch 2 + dc 2, dc in next dc, *dc 2 in next ch 2-sp, dc in next st; repeat from * to end of row, make another dc in final st, turn | PH 03 | |
| Row 4: | ch 5, dc in next st, *ch 2, sk 2, dc in next st; repeat from * across until you reach the center ch-2 space; into the center: ch 2 + dc + ch 4 + dc + ch 2, dc in next st, *ch 2, sk 2, dc in next st; repeat from * to end of row, ch 2, make another dc in final st, turn | PH 04 | |
| Row 5-43: | repeat rows 3 & 4 until you reach a total of 43 rows, or until you reach the desired size (ending with a double crochet row, not an eyelet row). Then, move on to the border. | |
| Border: | ||
| Row 1-2: | ch 3, dc in each st across to the center, into the center: dc 2 + ch 2 + dc 2, dc in each st across stopping short of the final st, make 2 dc in the final st, turn | PH 05 & 06 | |
| You do not have to turn on the final row. Fasten off and weave in ends. Block shawl. | ||
Stitch Counts By Row
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