If you love watching colors melt softly from one shade to the next, the Ombre Shawl is the perfect project to add to your crochet collection. This beautiful triangular wrap is worked from the center outward, allowing the yarn to naturally reveal its gradient flow. The result is a delicate laceweight shawl that drapes effortlessly, making it ideal for spring, cool summer days, or layering during fall.

Whether you’re a confident beginner ready to explore shaping or an experienced crocheter looking for a relaxing and visually stunning pattern, this shawl delivers both beauty and simplicity. Plus, the design is easily adaptable—if you have more or less yarn, you can simply adjust the number of rows to customize your final size.

Below is the full written pattern, including tension, measurements, notes, and detailed instructions. Enjoy creating your own ombre masterpiece!

Yarn Alternatives

You may use any laceweight yarn with similar yardage and thickness. Gradient yarn cakes work especially well, allowing the ombre effect to develop naturally as you crochet.

Tension (Gauge)

Work 23 stitches and 19 rows of Section 1 to measure 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) before blocking, using a 4 mm crochet hook, or the size required to obtain correct tension.

Measurements

The finished shawl will measure approximately:

• 123 x 60 cm (48 x 24 in) after blocking.

Special Stitch

Reverse Double Crochet / Crab Stitch (rdc):
Do not turn at the end of the previous row. Work double crochet stitches going from left to right, moving backward across the row. This creates a beautiful twisted edge.

Pattern Notes

• The shawl is crocheted in rows, beginning from a central ring.

• If you are short on yarn or wish to make a larger shawl, simply adjust the number of rows in Section 2.

• All stitches in Section 1 are worked between the posts of the stitches for a smooth, structured fabric.

• This pattern pairs beautifully with gradient yarns—perfect for color transitions.

Ombre Shawl Crochet Pattern

SECTION 1

Make 4 chains and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Row 1:

Ch 3 (counts as first tr throughout), (3 tr, 2 ch, 4 tr) in ring, turn — 10 sts.

Row 2:

Ch 3, 2 tr between posts of first 2 tr of previous row, 1 tr between each of next 2 tr posts until the 2-ch space,
(2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr) in 2-ch space,
1 tr between each of next 2 tr posts,
end with 2 tr between last 2 tr posts,
1 tr in top of turning ch. Turn — 16 sts.

Rows 3–34:

Repeat Row 2 — 208 sts by the end of Row 34.

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SECTION 2

Row 35:

Ch 3, 2 tr in next st, 1 ch, skip 1 st,
* 1 tr in next st, 1 ch, skip 1 st; repeat from * to 2-ch space.
(2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr) in 2-ch space.
1 ch, skip 1 st,
**1 tr in next st, 1 ch, skip 1 st; repeat from ** to last 2 sts.
2 tr in next st, 1 tr in top of turning ch. Turn — 214 sts.

Row 36:

Ch 3, 2 tr in next st,
* 1 tr in next st, 1 tr in 1-ch space; repeat from * until 2 sts before 2-ch space.
1 tr in each of next 2 sts,
(2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr) in 2-ch space,
1 tr in each of next 2 sts,
** 1 tr in 1-ch space, 1 tr in next st; repeat from ** until 2 sts remain.
2 tr in next st, 1 tr in top of turning ch. Turn — 220 sts.

Rows 37–62:

Repeat Rows 35 and 36 — ending with 376 sts.

SECTION 3

Row 63:

Ch 3, 1 tr in each stitch until 2-ch space,
(2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr) in 2-ch space,
1 tr in each stitch to end.

Row 64 (Edging Row):

Ch 1, work 1 rdc (crab stitch) in each stitch until you reach the 2-ch space,
2 rdc in 2-ch space,
continue with rdc in each stitch to the end.

Once blocked, your shawl will open beautifully, showing off airy stitches and smooth color transitions. This project is wonderful for gifting, selling at craft fairs, or simply adding a handmade touch to your wardrobe.