Is your yarn stash starting to take over? Have lots of odds and ends and bits of yarn? Half used skeins that have no project? Whether you are brand new to crochet or you’re a seasoned artist, the Step Up Shawl will be a new favorite pattern for sure! Choose specific colors to create the perfect striped piece or let your scrap basket choose for you and see what beautiful creation you end up with! This easy crochet shawl pattern will not disappoint!

The Step Up Shawl is a very simple pattern with a stunning result. The pattern is perfect for beginners that are just starting to crochet or veteran crocheters that need to use up some scraps! Did I mention there is NO sewing of ends? None! Changing colors has never been easier! All of the tails will be incorporated into fringe from either end of the shawl!

You can find the basic free pattern below or you can grab the PDF on Ravelry. The PDF is ad-free, written in easy to read bullet point format with lots of step by step photos added after the pattern for easy printing! You will also receive a printable hang tag specific to this wrap and printable care-cards that are super handy when you are gifting or selling your makes!

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Supplies

• Yarn:  medium/4/worsted weight yarn
  • Color A (Main color): 403g/720yds
  • Color B: 338g/602yds total
    • 13g/row
  • “I Love This Yarn” by Hobby Lobby used in the pattern
• 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge

Following  stitch pattern:

4” x 4” = 13 rows x 13 stitches

Notes

• This pattern is written using standard US terms.
• Final length (not including fringe): 72”
• Adjust the length by adding or subtracting from the starting CH in multiples of 2.  Final CH should be an ODD number.
• Final width: 18”
• Adjust the width by adding or subtracting repeat rows.
• CH 1 at the beginning of rows does NOT count as a stitch.
• Substitute any yarn by adjusting your hook size and adjusting the stitch counts as mentioned above.
• Leave a long tail at the end of each row that will be incorporated into the fringe.
• Stitch counts are noted  at the bottom right of each row in [ ].
• Instructional photos are added after the pattern.

Stitch Abbreviations & Symbols

CH– chain

ST– stitch

SC- single crochet

DC- double crochet

HDC- half double crochet

*- repeat instructions starting at this point

**– marks extra notes/tips

Pattern

Starting with Color A, CH 231

Row 1:

• HDC into 2nd CH from hook
• HDC in each CH across

[230]

Row 2: CH 1 (does not count as ST), turn

• SC in same ST
• DC in next ST
• *SC in next ST
• DC in next ST
• Repeat from * across

[230]

Row 3: With Color B, CH 1, turn

• SC in same ST
• DC in next ST
• *SC in next ST
• DC in next ST
• Repeat from * across.

[230]

Rows 4-56: Repeat Row 3, alternating Color A/Color B every row

[230]

Row 57: With Color A, CH 1, turn

• HDC in same ST
• HDC in each ST across.

[230]

Fasten off.  

Finishing

Option 1: Weave in ends. 

Option 2: Fringe

• Cut yarn (coordinated to the color of each row) that is double the length of your desired fringe.
• Working one row at a time, fold coordinating yarn in half.
• Insert hook in the edge of the row.
• Pull the folded end through the edge.
• Yarn over with the fringe ends plus the tail and pull through the loop.
• Pull fringe to tighten.
• Repeat across both edges.