Crochet Emmeline Vintage Shawl Free Pattern

Crochet Emmeline Vintage Shawl Free Pattern

Hi everyone, today I am bringing to you the crochet Emmeline Vintage Shawl (free pattern). This crochet project is perfect for expert and beginner crocheters. It is a very stylish shawl that is part of  my Vintage Crochet Series, as it is inspired by the Victorian Era.

The video tutorial for this shawl can be found here:

Crochet Emmeline Vintage Shawl Free Pattern: A Vintage Pattern

This crochet shawl is part of my Vintage Crochet  Series. This shawl is very feminine and features a lovely open shell stitch. I love this series so much! Indeed, it features lovely and feminine crochet patterns inspired by times gone by, from Medieval times all the way to the 1970s and 1980s.

Recently I crocheted the Victorian Cape, which is also inspired by the Victorian Era. Elegant and stylish, this cape is perfect in the cooler months. The Angeline Vintage Shawl is also part of the Vintage Crochet Series; it is inspired by the French aesthetic of the 19th Century.

The Esther Shawl that I crocheted a few months ago is also part of my Vintage Crochet Series. It is a very feminine shawl that is inspired by none other than Queen Esther from The Bible. Make sure you have a look at this delicate and intricate vintage project.

Crochet Emmeline Vintage Shawl Free Pattern: A Feminine Wrap

It is no secret that I love the 19th Century. Indeed, 19th Century French Romanticism was the subject matter of my thesis for my Master’s Degree in History Of Art. I do love to look to art and paintings for inspiration for my creations.

This new crochet shawl which I have called The Emmeline Shawl is inspired by the Victorian Era. This era covers the time span from 1820 to 1914 in England, according to the Britannica Encyclopedia. 

This shawl is very elegant. The rectangular shape is very feminine and perfect as an easy cover up in all seasons. The stitch is intricate yet very easy to crochet. This is an open shell stitch that is a simple four row repeat.

For this project, I used a 4 ply yarn, which is also called fingering or sport weight yarn. This is a very delicate yarn that I purchased from Fantasy Yarns, a UK based yarn retailer. I love this delicate yarn so much! I will definitely be using this yarn again. This yarn is made from 50% bamboo and 50% cotton, and it is very delicate too.

This lovely yarn features a myriad of colors that range from lavender to mint. It is so pretty and I can’t wait for you to give me your feedback!

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Crochet Emmeline Vintage Shawl: The Pattern

You can purchase the ad free, large print, PDF pattern for this project in my Etsy store here: Crochet The Victorian Emmeline Shawl PDF Pattern

You can purchase the ad free, large print, PDF pattern for this project in my Ravelry store here: Crochet The Victorian Emmeline Shawl PDF Pattern

Level: Easy

I will be using US terms for this project (British terms in brackets).

Gauge

4” (10 cm): 12 rows

4” (10 cm): 2,5 fantail repeats

Size of finished shawl

12” (30 cm) x 59” (150 cm)

Materials

700 grams of Fantasy Yarns 4 ply/fingering yarn 50% bamboo & 50% cotton yarn (purchased from Etsy)

A 3 mm crochet hook

Tapestry needle

A pair of scissors

Abbreviations

I will be writing in US terms (British terms in brackets)

Ch: chain

Sk: skip

Sp: space

Sl st: Slip stitch

St: stitch

SC: Single Crochet (UK Double Crochet)

DC: Double Crochet (UK Treble Crochet)

HDC: Half Double Crochet (UK Half Treble Crochet)

EOR: End of row

Pattern

Please note this pattern is a multiple of 10+2 stitches for base chain.

Make a slip knot, chain 312.

Row 1: SC into 2^nd ch from hook, SC into the next ch; *sk 3 ch, work a fan of [3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] into next ch, sk 3 ch, SC into next ch* *, ch 1, sk 1 ch, SC into next ch. Repeat from * until you end your last repeat at* *, SC into last ch, turn your work.

Row 2: Ch 2 (=HDC), HDC into same first stitch. *Ch 3, SC into ch sp at center of Fan from previous row, ch 3* *, HDC, ch 1, HDC (=V stitch) into next sp from previous row. Repeat from * until you end your last repeat at **. Place 2 HDC into last stitch, turn your work.

Row 3: Ch 3, 3 DC into same first stitch. *SC into next ch arch from previous row, ch 1, SC into next ch arch from previous row* *, crochet a Fan (3DC, ch 1, 3 DC) into sp at center of next V stitch from previous row. Repeat from * until you end last repeat at **, place 4 DC into last stitch, turn your work.

Row 4

Row 4: Ch 1, SC into same first st. *Ch 3, HDC, ch 1, HDC (V stitch) into next sp from previous row, ch 3, SC into sp at centre of next Fan from previous row. Repeat from * until you end last repeat into the top of the last stitch, turn your work.

Row 5: Ch 1, SC into same first stitch, * SC into next arch from previous row, 3DC, ch 1, 3DC (=Fan) into space at center of the next V stitch from previous row, SC into next arch from previous row * *, ch 1. Repeat from * until you end your last repeat at * *, SC into last SC from previous row, turn your work.

Row 6-50 (or until project measures 12”): Repeat rows 2, 3, 4, 5.

Fasten off.

Create the 2 “sides” of the shawl

As seen in photograph below, attach yarn to first corner of project and place 82 Single Crochets across the “narrow” side of the shawl (= row 1).

Row 2-14: Repeat rows 2 to 5 of pattern as explained above.

Fasten off, and tidy up all loose ends.

Repeat process on the other side of shawl, do not fasten off this time.

Single Crochet border

With yarn still attached to shawl, chain 1 (=SC).

Place Single Crochets all around the shawl, starting across the first side, then going around placing Single Crochets evenly all across the next 3 sides.

Once you have reached the beginning chain 1, slip stitch through that chain to close off round.

Fasten off, tidy up all loose ends.