Pixel Perfect Shawl (FREE PATTERN)
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Intro:
For the Pixel Perfect Shawl I wanted something that had colourwork—but without the work. I’ve created a pattern for you all that has endless possibilities. It’s up to you to find a gorgeous self-striping or variegated yarn that you absolutely love, that will do all the colourwork for you. Follow along with the square layout to get a cute pixelated-fade with classic granny squares.
This pattern is perfect for those of you who are beginners wanting to learn a few more tricks. This pattern uses triangles (half granny squares) and a JAYG (join as you go) method of joining squares which is a super fun because it uses less yarn and requires less “sewing in” of ends, on your part!
L, M
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Notions
US 5.00 mm (size H) crochet hook
Needle for weaving in ends
Scissors
Yarn
Kenyarn Stratus DK (231 yds/ 100g):
Colour A: Coral Reef (779 yds/ 337g) 4 skeins
Knit Picks Swish DK (246 yds/ 100g):
Colour B: Bare (719 yds/ 292g) 3 skeins
Gauge
5 mm hook: Granny square: 4 rnds = 3” (unblocked)
Finished Size
78” x 34” Blocked
Glossary (using US Crochet Terminology)
st(s)- stitch(es)
ch- chain
ch-sp- chain space
sl st- slip stitch
SC- single crochet
YO- yarn over
DC- double crochet
JAYG- join as you go
Rnd- round
Pattern Notes
Gauge is important! If squares are larger than 3” inches, you will require more yarn.
Please adjust hook size to meet gauge of pattern.
Ch 2 counts as DC throughout pattern.
Wrap is constructed using JAYG-where each square is finished while attaching to the previous square. IF you wish to join using a different method-please note you will require more yarn.
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Schematic
Pattern: Granny Triangle
The fourth round will be completed during the “join as you go” section of pattern. Round 4 is written for those who wish to join squares differently.
Rnd 1
Ch 4.
Sl st into 4th ch from hook to create centre ring.
Ch 3, [3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC], 1 DC into centre ring.
Ch 3, turn (do not fasten off).
Rnd 2
In between first and second DC sts, work 3 DC.
[3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] into ch-1 sp.
In between the last DC st and ch 3, work 4 DC.
Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 3
In between first and second DC sts, work 3 DC.
3 DC in next sp.
[3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] into ch-1 sp.
3 DC in next sp.
In between the last DC and ch 3, work 4 DC.
Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 4 (JAYG Rnd)
In between first and second DC sts, work 3 DC.
3 DC in next sp, twice.
[3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] into ch-1 sp.
3 DC in next sp, twice.
In between the last DC and ch 3, work 4 DC.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Please see the YouTube video tutorial below on how to make the Granny Triangle:
Pattern: Granny Square
The fourth round will be completed during the “join as you go” section of pattern. Round 4 is written for those who wish to join squares differently.
Rnd 1
Ch 4.
Sl st into 4th ch from hook to create centre ring.
Ch 2, work 2 DC into centre ring, ch 1.
[3 DC, ch 1] three more times into the centre of the circle.
Join with sl st to first DC (not the ch 2).
Ch 2, turn (do not fasten off).
Rnd 2
2 DC into ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 DC into same sp.
*[3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] into next ch-1 sp.*
Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Join with sl st to first DC (not the ch 2).
Ch 2, turn.
Rnd 3
2 DC into sp.
[3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] into next ch-1 sp.
*3 DC into next sp.
[3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] into next ch-1 sp.*
Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Join with sl st to first DC (not the ch 2).
Ch 2, turn.
Rnd 4 (JAYG Rnd)
2 DC into sp.
[3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] into next ch-1 sp.
*3 DC into next sp, twice.
[3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] into next ch-1 sp.*
Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
3 DC into next sp.
Join with sl st to first DC (not the ch 2).
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Please see the YouTube video tutorial below on how to make the Granny Square:
Assembling Granny Squares and Triangles (JAYG)
With hook size 5mm (or size needed to obtain gauge): Start in the top right corner of shawl. The first triangle will be completed from Rnd 1-4.
Every square/triangle afterwards will be joined to the previous one. Work Rnds 1-3, then use the 4th Rnd to join the square/triangle to the previous work.
Work across the top length of shawl (20 squares, 2 triangles) completing the row before joining the row below.
Following the layout in the schematic above to create your pixel perfect shawl!
***Please see the YouTube video tutorial below for the JAYG method of joining these squares/triangles:
~The End~
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