Free Triangle Shawl Crochet Pattern – The Riverside Wrap

The Riverside Wrap is an oversized triangle shawl that features rows of textured stitches and rows of open stitches for a unique pattern that’s light and airy without losing it’s warmth or style! This crochet wrap is beginner-advanced beginner friendly. It features an easy 4 row repeat and uses double crochet and chains worked in different ways to create the unique look. Continue scrolling to find the free crochet shawl pattern or check out the printable ad-free version available in the shop for a small fee.

The printable-ad free version includes detailed color photos for each step, printable hang tags and care cards that work out great when selling or gifting your wraps! Find the paid version here: Riverside Wrap. The free crochet pattern can be found below.

Supplies

• Yarn:  2x  Roll With It Melange (approximately a total of 780 yds/800m/300g) or another worsted/aran/weight 4 yarn
• 5 mm (H) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors 
• Optional: stitch markers

Gauge

Exact gauge is not necessary for this project. (Following the pattern: Row 4 = 4” along each side)

Finished size: Approximately 32” x 60”

Notes

• This pattern is written using standard US terms. 
• This pattern is worked back and forth in rows. 
• Ch3 at the beginning of the row counts as a DC 
• Each row will end with 2DC worked into the turning chain from the previous row. 
• Adapt the pattern by adding or subtracting sets of repeat rows. 
• To easily find proper stitch placement use stitch markers on the first stitch of each row and each of the two inner DC  at the center point. **See instructional photos for reference.
• Stitch counts are noted in ( ) at the bottom of each row.

Stitch Abbreviations & Symbols

ch- chain

st- stitch

sl st- slip stitch

Sk- skip

Sp- space

DC- double crochet

FLO- front loop only:  work under the loop closest to you

BLO- back loop only: work under the loop farthest from you

✱- marks a section to repeat

[ ] – work everything within the brackets into one st/ch sp

Pattern

Ch 4,  join with a sl st to form a ring // or start with a magic circle

1. Ch3.  Working into center of ring

• 4DC 
• Ch 2 ** creates center point
• 5DC

(10DC + ch 2)

2. Ch 3. Turn.

• DC in same st
• FLO DC in next st and each st across until reaching center point.

• [2DC, ch 2, 2DC] in ch 2 sp. 

• FLO DC in next st and each st across.
• 2DC in 3rd ch.

(16DC + ch 2)

3. Ch 3, turn. 

• DC in same st
• BLO DC in next st and each across until reaching center point.

• [2DC, ch2, 2DC] in ch 2 sp.

• BLO DC in next st and each across.
• 2DC in 3rd ch.

(22DC + ch 2)

4. Ch 3, turn. 

• DC in same st.
• ✱DC in next st [ch1, sk next st]
• Repeat from ✱ until reaching center point
• [2DC, ch 2, 2DC] in ch 2 sp.
• ✱[Ch 1, sk next st] DC in next st

• Repeat from ✱ across. 
• 2DC in 3rd ch.

(18DC  + 10 ch + ch 2 )

5. Ch 3, turn. 

• DC in same st
• DC in each st and ch sp until reaching center point. 

• [2DC, ch 2, 2DC] in ch 2 sp.

• DC in next st and each st and ch sp across. 
• 2DC in 3rd ch. 

(34DC + ch 2)

6. (Same as row 2)  Ch 3, turn.

• DC in same st
• FLO DC in next st and each st across until reaching center point. 

• [2DC, ch 2, 2DC] in ch 2 sp.  

• FLO DC in next st and each st across.
• 2DC in 3rd ch.

(40DC + ch 2)

7. (Same as row 3) Ch 3, turn. 

• DC in same st
• BLO DC in next st and each across until reaching center point.

• [2DC, ch2, 2DC] in ch 2 sp.

• BLO DC in next st and each across. 
• 2DC in 3rd ch. 

(46DC + ch2)

8-51   Repeat rows 4-7 (11 times)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing:

Triangle shawls and wraps always tend to get a “stingray shape” for me.  

This shape can be corrected through blocking.  However, I choose not to block my wraps.  Because of the way I style mine I don’t find that shape to be noticeable.  Acrylic yarn does not tend to block well, which is another reason I choose to skip blocking. 

If you are working with natural fibers you may choose to block your wrap.

If you choose to block, keep in mind that different fibers require different blocking methods.

Try out different weights of yarns and different hook sizes to create a whole new look! You may absolutely sell the items you make from this free crochet pattern!! I just ask that you tag or link back here when possible. Use #carlieflo or #riversidewrap to show off your work!