Crochet Batkus Mesh Shawl

 Crochet Baktus Mesh Shawl

This is a quick and easy shallow triangular shawl that has stripes without using different colored balls of yarn. The secret is to use a self-striping yarn, not a multi-colored yarn.

There are two versions, one using DC and one using shells.

OPTION 1: 

FREE PATTERN

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Designed By: Suzanne Cowles (Sassy Catt) ©

Skill Level: Easy, beginner

Technique: Crochet, worked in rows

Terms: US

Category: Shawl

Hook Size: Clover H (5.0 mm)

Yarn: Ice – Antipiling Acrylic – Green Brown Shades. 100% Acrylic

Yarn Weight: Size 3, 100 grams

Yarn Required: 1 full skein plus ¼ ball (365 yards)

Finished Size: 62” wide, 15” long

Stitches: HDC (Half Double Crochet), CH (Chain), DC (Double Crochet), T (Turn), INC (Increase), SP (Space), DEC (Decrease)

Gauge: Will be determined by the hook chosen.

Notes: The double crochets stack in line. Increase/decrease on one side only. On HDC rows in rectangles, only do 1 CH for turning. On HDC rows on increase/decrease portion, do 2 CH for turning. On increase portion, make last DC in space of turning CH. On decrease portion, make 2togDC for last stitch. When doing HDC in CH SP, go under bar.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Foundation: Ch 17, T.

Row 1: HDC across (15), CH 1, T.

Row 2: CH 5 (counts as DC, CH), SK 1, DC in 3^rd stitch, *CH 5, SK 1, DC* repeat to end, CH 1, T.

Row 3: HDC across (15), CH 1, T.

Row 4 - 13: Repeat rows 2 & 3, X 5.

Row 14: Repeat row 2, but INC last DC.

Row 15: Repeat row 3.

Row 16 – 53: Repeat row 14 & 15.

Row 54 – 59: Make rectangle. Same two rows but don’t increase.

Row 60 – 96: DEC last DC.

Row 97 – 109: Make rectangle.

Here is the overall shape. If you want a point at the center, just continue increasing then start decreasing.

Here is the pattern chart. The "C" on the end of rows is an optional picot.

I gathered the ends and added a pom pom.

Free pattern available as PDF download at my Ravelry Store. Please favorite and post your own version as a project.

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OPTION 2: Baktus Shells Shawl

 

Hook Size: Clover 7 (4.5 mm)

Yarn: Ice – Color Fine. 100% Acrylic.

Yarn Weight: Size 3, 50 grams

Yarn Required: 1 full skein plus ¼ ball (153 yards)

Finished Size: 32 shells wide X 16 shells long, 45” wide X 13 ½” long

Stitches: CH (Chain), DC (Double Crochet), T (Turn), SC (Single Crochet)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Foundation: Top down. Ch 193 (Multiples of 6 + 7), T.

Alternate rows 1 & 2 on chart.