Granny Stitch Shawlette: A Quick And Easy Crochet Project
This granny stitch shawlette pattern is a really quick crochet project that you can work up in just a few hours. It is named Harpier, which is a nod to its cousin, the Wayward Sisters shawl. It is very similar but with a few small differences. These little tweaks create a completely new look.
Both names are taken from Shakespeare, not that I’m a major fan or anything, but I did study Macbeth at school and always liked the witchy element. The rest of the story, well, I won’t tell it here. This is about the granny crochet!
Yarn To Crochet a Shawlette Pattern
For the main section of my granny shawlettes, I used 150 grams of DK merino yarn. But you can use any yarn you like for a simple crochet idea like this. If you want something a bit daintier, why not try a 4ply or sport-weight yarn?
I made a 4ply version using Drops Alpaca – I use Drops a lot at the moment, this is not sponsored, it’s just really cheap for what you get, so I bought a lot this year! When I made the navy version in the picture below, I worked as many rows as I could with one ball. I left just enough to work a foundation of US sc stitches all the way around.
I have no idea where this little crochet neckerchief has gone. Where is it?! I want it so I can count the number of rows I worked. Arghhhh, how can it be missing?!!
Granny Shawlette Pattern
Things You Need To Crochet a Granny Shawlette
- 150g DK yarn – I used 3 balls of Drops Daisy for the main colour -100% Wool (110m/120yd/50g). Marzipan is the neutral shade, and I think Brown was the other.
- 1x 50g ball of contrasting colour for the edging. You won’t use it all.
- If using 4ply, you can make a slightly smaller version with one 50 gram ball of the main colour, plus another shade for the border.
- 4mm crochet hook. Or, if you are using a different weight of yarn, match your hook size to the yarn.
- The granny shawlette pattern is written in US terms.
You can buy a PDF version of Harpier, this granny shawlette, here on Ravelry. And if you don’t use Rav, it is also in my Etsy store. It also comes with charts for the shawl, plus the crochet edgings.
Granny Shawlette Pattern
Chain 4 and join with a slip stitch. (I don’t use a magic circle for this, as I will work into the chained ring when it comes to the border).
Row 1: Ch4 (counts as 1dc and 1ch here & throughout), 3dc, 1ch, 1dc, turn. [1 cluster of 3 dc + 1 st at either side]
Row 2: Ch4, 3dc in first ch-sp, 1ch, (3dc, 1ch, 1dc) in last ch-sp, turn. [2 clusters + 1 st at either side]
Row 3: Ch4, 3dc in first ch-sp, 1ch, 3dc in next ch-sp, 1ch, (3dc, 1ch, 1dc) in last ch-sp, turn. [3 clusters + 1 st at either side]
Row 4: Ch4, 3dc in first ch-sp, 1ch, *3dc in next ch-sp, 1ch; rep from * to last ch-sp, (3dc, 1ch, 1dc) in last ch-sp, turn. [4 clusters + 1 st at either side, increasing by 1 cluster each row]
Rows 5 – 40: Rep Row 4.
Which Crochet Edging Will You Choose?
There are two options here for adding crochet edgings to your granny stitch shawlette. But there is nothing to say you have to use either of these edgings. You could add crab stitch, a camel stitch would look great, or perhaps some dainty picots. Keeping it simple works best in a pattern like this.
Below, I have provided two crochet edgings to add to your little granny shawls. First up, if you fancy a fuss free crochet I-Cord, I’ve got you covered. And if that’s not your bag, let’s go full-on classic crochet with a scallop border.
For both edgings, I chose to use contrasting yarn colours. You can use the same colour as the main part of the granny shawl if you prefer.
Crochet I-Cord Edging
For a modern twist in crochet, try this easy crochet I-cord edging. Essentially, it is a double slip stitch, and it is like a cheat’s crochet i-cord. Compared to other crochet methods for creating an I-Cord, it is super quick and easy. Below is the link to a video tutorial as well.
Here is how to work a double slip stitch (dsl st): *Insert hook in first st, yo & pull through (2 loops on hook), insert hook into next st, yo, pull through all loops; rep from * starting in st just used.
Rnd 1: With main colour, join yarn to any st, work 3sc in each end of granny stripe rows, 1sc in each st along top, and 3sc in beg circle made at the bottom point of the triangle, join with sl st to first st, turn. – 486 sts approx. Don’t worry if it’s a stitch or two different – To be honest, I didn’t even bother to count mine as life is too short.
Rnds 2 – 5: With a contrast colour, dsl st around in a continuous round.
A Simple Scallop Edging
If you’re not ready to crochet I-cord edging, or it’s not as pretty for what you have in mind, let’s go for a crochet scallop edging instead.
I haven’t bothered with a round of foundation stitches; I just work the scallops directly between the granny clusters. Note that “clus” means clusters, representing the three stitches of a classic granny.
Rnd 1: Join a contrast colour to end of Row 39, 1sc, *5dc in next row end, 1sc in next; rep from * down 1st side to point, 7dc in point, 1sc in next row end up 2nd side of shawl, rep from * to last row of 2nd side, 7dc in end of Row 40, miss 3 sts, **1sc in sp between clus, 5dc in next sp between clus; rep from ** to end, 7dc in end of Row 40, join to first sc with sl st. Fasten off and sew in ends.
Blocking a Crochet Shawl
This is the sort of crochet project that comes to life after blocking. It looks OK before, too, but honestly, blocking takes it to another level. In fact, this is a dead simple crochet project to try blocking for the first time.
Here’s blocking in a nutshell: Blocking means to wash or steam your yarny items and then (gently or aggressively, depending on the situation) pin out to stretch the item as it dries. It will then be fixed in its new state. It adds drape and softness, and can make the yarn in your crochet project bloom into life.
However, if you want to learn more, I have a blog post about blocking crochet that I think you’ll learn a lot from.
A Knitted I-Cord Tie
I recently bought a knitting dolly. I remembered having one when I was a little girl and suddenly wanted to try it again. They are less than a tenner, so I added one to my basket at a recent yarn buying session. A few inches of “knitting” and you have an I-Cord to tie your granny shawlette! I think it’s cute.
The “knitted” cord produced by the doll matches the i-cord edging of the granny shawlettes. They are ideal for tying a crochet kerchief around the neck, and it looks very cute.
If you have enjoyed making a granny stitch shawlette of your own, please let me know. You can add your cool new crochet project to Ravelry, I’ll definitely spy it there. And if you want to try another of my free crochet patterns, you can!
Cheers!
