Crochet Victorian Hooded Shawl Free Pattern

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Crochet Victorian Hooded Shawl Free Pattern

Hi everyone, today I am bringing to you this crochet Victorian hooded shawl (free pattern). This crochet project is perfect for beginner and expert crocheters. Crocheted with a lovely beautiful yarn, this new shawl features a simple yet stunning design.

The video tutorial can be found here:

Crochet Victorian Hooded Shawl Free Pattern: The Inspiration

This new shawl design is part of my Vintage Crochet Series. I love vintage crochet shawl designs, especially those inspired by the 19th Century and the Victorian Era. Indeed, that era is one of my favorite and I actually wrote my Master’s thesis on Romanticism in French painting during the 19th Century.

The Victorian Era is a very long time span that goes from 1837 to 1901 in England. It was a very interesting period when a lot of changes happened in Europe and across the world. Fashion was of course very popular, and featured elegant and feminine designs. Shawls and wraps were very popular in all of Europe.

These lovely and feminine shawls were made in lots of different shapes and colors. The most popular shape for a shawl during this time was either a a long rectangle shape, or a triangular shaped shawl. The Fantine Shawl I designed a few years ago is a great example of a triangular Victorian inspired shawl.

Crochet Victorian Hooded Shawl Free Pattern: The Yarn

As I stated above, I used a lovely and delicate yarn for this new crochet project. Indeed, I used Caron Cloud Cake for this project, which I absolutely adore. Sadly, I have just found out that this yarn has been discontinued! If you are looking to substitute this yarn, I recommend using Lion Brand Feels Like Butta yarn. Indeed, both these yarns are similar in texture and in category, I believe. Both yarns are considered to be a medium 4 yarn, however I personally find that they are more of a mix between a DK (light 3) and a medium 4 yarn.

I actually crocheted this Victorian Shawl a few years ago using this very yarn. It was a delight to work with then, and it was a delight to work with now! I love crocheting vintage crochet designs, especially shawls!

For this shawl, I thought a hood and little side ties would look lovely. Indeed, these details add a beautiful and delicate element to an otherwise simpler design. I love adding little details to projects, such as hood and pockets, for example.

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Crochet Victorian Hooded Shawl: The Pattern

You can find the ad free, large print, PDF pattern in my Etsy store: Crochet Victorian Hooded Shawl PDF Pattern

You can find my ad free, large print, PDF pattern in my Ravelry store: Crochet Victorian Hooded Shawl PDF Pattern

Level: Easy/beginner

Gauge

4”x4” (10×10 cm)= 4 rows

Size of finished shawl

31” (79 cm) high x 61” (155 cm)

Notes

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

You can find the video tutorial for this project here:

You will need

2 skeins of Caron Cloud Cake in shade Coral; you can substitute with Lion Brand Feels Like Butta yarn (800 meters); or you can substitute with Lion Brand Mandala yarn (800 meters)

5 mm crochet hook

A pair of scissors

A tapestry needle

2 stitch markers

Abbreviations

Ch: chain

St: Stitch

Sl st: slip stitch

Sk: Skip

TC: Treble Crochet (UK Double Treble Crochet)

DC: Double crochet (UK Treble Crochet)

HDC: Half Double Crochet (Half Treble Crochet)

EOR: End of row

Begin pattern here:

To start, make a slip knot.

1: Ch 7, TC in 5^th ch from the hook and in each st along (=4 TC).

2: Ch 7, turn work, TC in 5^h ch from hook and in each st along (=4 TC); turn work to sl st in between the 3^rd and 4^th TC from the previous row; ch 4 (counts as a TC throughout), and add 3 TC in between the 3^rd and 4^th TC from the previous row to form a square.

3: Ch 7, turn your work, TC in 5^th ch from hook, TC in each st along (=4 TC); sl st to previous square in between 3^rd and 4^th TC; ch 4 (=TC), and add 3 TC in that space, sl st to previous square in between 3^rd and 4^th TC. Ch 4 (=TC), and add 3 TC in that space, sl st to previous square in between 3^rd and 4^th TC.

4-39: repeat row 3, adding the required number of squares as you go along.

Do not fasten off.

Create hood:

Place project on flat surface; we will be working our hood across the “straight” edge of the shawl (not the “V” sides of the shawl).

Measure 21” across the first side of the shawl, and place a stitch marker. Repeat process on the other side of the shawl. Between the stitch markers is where we will be crocheting our hood.

We will be slip stitching across the “straight” edge of the shawl until we reach the second stitch marker.

With yarn still attached to project, ch 1 (does not count as a stitch); slip stitch across the edge of the shawl, and continue to place slip stitches even after reaching the first stitch marker, until you reach the second stitch marker.

Once you reach the second stitch marker, you can stop the slip stitches (for information, I have 75 DC in total, but this is just an idea of how DCs you will need).

1: ch 3 (=DC), turn your work; DC into next stitch until you reach the stitch marker.

2-20 (or until hood measures 12”): repeat row 1.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the hood seam.

Create hood shape:

Fold the hood in two so as to form the hood shape (see photo). Once you have folded the hood over, sew both sides of the hood to create the hood with loose end and tapestry needle. For this seam you can use the mattress stitch.